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Belgian striker Sterchele killed in car crash

May 8, 2008

BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - Belgian striker Francois Sterchele was killed on Thursday morning in a car crash, local media reports said.

The 26-year-old, leading scorer in the Belgian top flight with Germinal Beerschot in the 2006-2007 season, was also leading scorer for Club Bruges this term with 11 goals.

Sterchele made his international debut in March 2007.


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