The Irish-Belgian Business Association is set to score even if Ireland doesn't this weekend. In collaboration with Guinness and the many Irish pubs in the city, the association will distribute some 10,000 free guides to Brussels through hotels to show thirsty fans their way around.
The Irish EU Commissioner, Mr Padraig Flynn, in a message to the Irish team and supporters, has said "may Saturday be Belgium's Waterloo".
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