GAMES La Louvière is inviting Anderlecht to the inauguration of their new stadium on June 28. Although the meeting between the two teams has not yet been officially confirmed, purple and white are interested in the occasion. Of particular note is that several prominent former RSCA players, including Enzo Scifo, Nicolas Frutos, Silvio Proto and Jean-François Lenvain, now play roles within La Louvière's organization. Read more »
TRANSFERS Brazilian defender Adryelson will not stay with Anderlecht. As expected, the option to buy has not been exercised. Adryelson is now in talks with several clubs for the coming season. One of the interested parties is Brazilian Grêmio, with whom negotiations have already begun. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal won the second match of the playoff final against a weakened Charleroi by supremacy. With a convincing 7-1 victory, the team led by coach Luca Cragnaz took an important step towards the title. Players Raul, Edu, Darlan, Luiggi, Sekulic, Grello and De Kerf were responsible for the goals. Anderlecht is now ready for the decisive match, which will take place Monday evening in Roosdaal. Read more »
OTHER Top scorer Bertaccini of STVV does not seem to be coming to Anderlecht. The striker has a market value of three million euros, but the Limburg club is currently asking for five. That amount is beyond what Olivier Renard can and wants to spend. So it seems that Bertaccini will not play in the purple and white next season. Whether Sint-Truiden, which still maintains solid relations with Anderlecht after Patris' transfer, will lower the price remains to be seen. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri and Het Nieuwsblad, a decision would be made to continue with Besnik Hasi as head coach next season. The news would be confirmed next week. Read more »
OTHER After an unexpected defeat against Charleroi in the first game of the playoff final, RSC Anderlecht Futsal faces a crucial challenge tonight in Roosdaal. To still have a chance of winning the title, a victory is essential. Manager Lieven Baert has increased the pressure on the players by warning of possible budget cuts and salary reductions if they miss the title. Charleroi, which is missing two key players, could opt for a cautious approach. Indeed, if RSCA wins, a third game awaits. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Ruben Lopez, a 20-year-old midfielder from Deportivo La Coruña, who currently plays on a rental basis with Barca Atlétic. Lopez, who can also function as a left winger or left back, has played 35 games this season, in which he scored two goals and provided two assists. The Spanish press reports that Barca Atlétic has a purchase option for Lopez, but the option will not be exercised due to being too expensive. The player's value is estimated at 200,000 euros, but Deportivo is expected to ask for a higher price, given his contract that runs until June 2028. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Marc Coucke confirmed in a broadcast on VTM that Romelu Lukaku will play for the club again in the future. The exact date of his return is not yet known and may not even happen for another three years. For now, however, Lukaku will focus on the Champions League, which he will participate in next season with Napoli alongside Kevin de Bruyne. Read more »
OTHER Aston Villa are said to be open to negotiating a final transfer of Leander Dendoncker. A 7 million purchase option was provided for in the midfielder's rental contract, but that is a touch too high for Anderlecht. However, Aston Villa would like to get rid of the player and is therefore willing to negotiate. Dendoncker might even be allowed to leave for free, but the player would have to divide his salary by three if he wants to stay at Anderlecht. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian U17 lost the European Championship semifinals to France 3-2. Despite strong dominance in large parts of the match, the young Belgians were punished for their lack of precision in finishing, while the French made efficient use of their chances. The disappointment is great for the Belgians, who had hoped to make history with this promising generation. They have never reached the final of the Euro U17, and this match was a chance to capture that milestone. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht held its final Fan Board of the season yesterday. Chairman Wouter Vandenhaute was absent as he will no longer get involved in sporting decision-making, something fans have long been calling for. The final sporting responsibility lies entirely with Tim Borguet and Olivier Renard. This change should bring clarity both internally and to the fans. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian U17 will face France today at 6 p.m. in the semifinals of the European Championships. So after previous matches against England and Italy in the group stage, another tough challenge awaits Nathan De Cat and his teammates. De Cat, Anderlecht's 16-year-old midfielder, has already gained experience in the playoffs and also scored against Antwerp. Under coach David Hubert, he made his European debut against Fenerbahçe in February. Read more »
YOUTH Jan-Carlo Simic is one of the hundred nominees for the Golden Boy Award. With this trophy, Italian Tuttosport rewards the greatest talent under the age of 21. Simic is ranked 24 in the list. Read more »
GAMES In a friendly game against Nigeria, Majeed Ashimeru played 83 minutes with Ghana yesterday. Ghana lost 1-2. Ashimeru played in the midfield triangle. Read more »
TRANSFERS César Huerta, the Mexican winger who came to Anderlecht in the winter, can already count on considerable foreign interest especially from Girona, which made an offer of 8 million euros. However, this offer was rejected by Anderlecht, as Huerta has only been with the club for a short time. The 24-year-old player, who moved from Pumas to Anderlecht in January 2025, has a contract until June 2029. Read more »
INTERVIEWS At Serbian medium Mozzart Sport, Mihajlo Cvetković has explained his transfer to Anderlecht. “Since last summer a lot of clubs inquired,” he explained. “The contacts with Anderlecht date back to January. I visited Malmö, but Anderlecht convinced me the most.” Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht previously attracted Hatenboer in midfield, but will also see some players leave. The club is now showing interest in Niko Sigur (21), a defensive midfielder from Hajduk Split. Sigur is versatile and can also play in the back. Apparently, he was also already scouted by Anderlecht. His market value is around 4 million euros and the player is fixed until 2028. Read more »
OTHER The list of coaches who have applied to RSC Anderlecht has been shortened to a shortlist, according to the press. Besnik Hasi is even mentioned in the media as the favorite to extend his position at the club. Hasi's in-depth knowledge of the club and the players is an important advantage in this consideration. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht's interest in Zoumana Keita is indeed very concrete. Het Nieuwsblad writes based on German sources that purple-white will soon undergo medical tests and that he can then sign a contract. The central defender would immediately join the A-team. Read more »
OTHER The KDB Cup 2025, which will take place on 31 May and 1 June in Drongen, promises to be a high-level event for young football talents from Europe. The tournament attracts prestigious clubs, including Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and PSV, in addition to Anderlecht's U15s. Anderlecht, led by coach Stéphane Stassin, will face challenging opponents such as Chelsea and LOSC Lille in Group C. Read more »
OTHER Yari Verschaeren has proposed to his girlfriend Zoë Ghaïlani while traveling. His Instagram reads, “United by God, connected forever.” Read more »
OTHER Union will play Champions League next season. Initially, OHL's King Power at den Dreef stadium was considered to host those matches and the club has an agreement on that as well. There is also an agreement to play matches at the Heysel, but Union may now also want to negotiate with Anderlecht to play the Champions League at the Lotto Park. Read more »
OTHER The broadcast Play4 will stop the program 'Sports Late Night' which featured summaries of matches from the Jupiler Pro League and foreign leagues. The channel has confirmed the news. Read more »
OTHER Today Enzo Sternal celebrates his birthday! He becomes 18 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
INTERVIEWS Philippe Albert judges RSCA's season as insufficient. Anderlecht recorded 19 defeats in all competitions, which is far too many. The fact that there has been a succession of three coaches this season is also a reason cited by the former player.
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DAMES Fran Meersman, 22, has extended her contract with Anderlecht until 2027. She can play in central defense or on the left wing, and has an excellent left foot. Read more »
YOUTH The Mauve U14s are taking part in the IBN BATTUTA CUP international tournament in Morocco from May 28 to June 1. Anderlecht is in Group A alongside Esperance Paris, IRT and CF Saaidia. 16 teams will be competing for a coveted trophy, particularly for loyal coaches Benoit Haegeman and Sergio Figueira, who are sadly spending their final weeks in Neerpede. Read more »
OTHER Colin Coosemans is recognized as Anderlecht's best player this season, but disappointment over the number of wins in the Champion's Play-Offs lingers. The goalkeeper describes the season as tumultuous, with too many fluctuations and a lack of consistency, especially in the league. Despite a reasonable European run and a good cup campaign with admittedly a disappointing apotheosis, the disappointment in the league is great. Coosemans points to the change of three trainers as a major factor in the instability within the club. Read more »
OTHER The future of Besnik Hasi as coach of RSC Anderlecht remains uncertain. An evaluation of his performance during the Champion's Play-Offs will take place before the end of the week, after which a final decision is expected. Olivier Renard and Tim Borguet are making the decision and want to consider their choice carefully. So all options remain open for the moment, including the possibility of keeping Hasi on board. Read more »
OTHER Romelu Lukaku is considering a return to RSC Anderlecht, but his plans extend beyond just his role as a player. According to Le Soir, Lukaku has held several talks with Marc Coucke and is also sharing his ideas with others involved at the club. His goal is to make Anderlecht competitive again at both national and European level, with a focus on developing talents from the club's own academy. In addition, Lukaku is considering a possible financial investment in the club, although there are still uncertainties about the feasibility and involvement of other investors. Read more »
YOUTH Nathan de Cat has qualified for the semifinals of the European Championship with Belgium's U17 team. The young Devils did lose to defending champion Italy 1-2, after leading 1-0 themselves, but the Czech Republic lent a hand. It came back from 0-4 in the last minute to 2-4 against England, allowing Belgium to finish with equal points but a better goal difference than the English. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Portuguese media, Anderlecht is interested in Uros Racic, a Serbian defensive midfielder. Racic is currently leased to Braga by Sassuolo. The Portuguese could acquire him for 2.5 million euros, but do not seem to be able to pay his wages. Anderlecht are said to be aiming to bring the player in, although it remains very doubtful that purple-white will be able to meet those wage demands. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Adriano Bertaccini are in talks about a possible transfer. The STVV striker confirmed this tonight in La Tribune on RTBF. “But it's not like I'm going to sign tomorrow,” he nuanced. “We'll see what happens next month.” Read more »
OTHER Yesterday, the Pro League presented its awards for the 2024-2025 season. Ardon Jashari was voted 'Player of the Season'. Kasper Dolberg finished tenth in this vote.
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OTHER Robbie Rensenbrink is one of two players who were additionally inducted into the Pro League Hall of Fame yesterday. The Dutchman played for Anderlecht between 1971 and 1980. In 2007, he was named the best foreigner ever in Belgium. Read more »
OTHER Today it's exactly 117 years ago that the club was founded. Happy birthday Anderlecht and some more beautiful years! Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS Anderlecht has acquired 18-year-old right-back Joël Putu from Charleroi. Putu went from Genk to Charleroi last summer and will thus join the RSCA Futures next season. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht finished the season in fourth place in the championship, qualifying for the second preliminary round of the Europa League. The draw for the second qualifying round is scheduled for June 18, 2025. Anderlecht is series leader. Loss would send purple and white to the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. Read more »
WEBSITE The season is over and Anderlecht finished fourth and lost the cup final. So the goals were not met as the club was aiming for a place in the top three. And also cup winning, after reaching the final, was marked as very important. But what is your opinion? Vote in our web poll. Read more »
OTHER Besnik Hasi, the coach of RSC Anderlecht, doesn't know anything yet about his future at the club. He leaves the decision to the club management, who have not made any statements so far. Hasi stressed that they have identified the club's problems and that solutions are available. One of the club management's priorities is to reduce injuries among the players, while also improving the tactical approach. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will be seeded in the second Europa League preliminary round. Not all the teams are known yet, but the status of series head cannot escape Anderlecht. We explain how that works. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht did not manage to end the season in a nice way. It lost 2-1 in Genk after playing quite a decent match. Verschaeren gave Anderlecht an early lead, but El Ouahdi was able to take advantage of a lot of space twice to guide Genk to 2-1. Anderlecht had several more good chances and deserved the equalizer, but the lack of scoring ability once again proved a stumbling block. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has made a bid for 23-year-old Brazilian striker Rômulo, currently under contract to Göztepe, according to Turkish media. The player, who can also function as a second striker, has a height of 1.93 meters and was trained at Athletico Paranaense. This season, Rômulo has played a total of 33 games, in which he has scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists. The striker's value is estimated at seven million euros, and he has a contract that runs until June 2028. Read more »
OTHER French club Lille OSC has confirmed that Canadian striker David will leave the club. In anticipation of his departure, management has already begun the search for a suitable replacement. Two attackers from the Jupiler Pro League are on Lille's radar. The club is considering Ivanovic from Union and also Kasper Doberg. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht is in talks with Edward Still for a position on the technical staff next season. Still is currently under contract at French Lens, where he was T2 under his brother Will. The latter recently announced his departure from Lens to assist his sick wife. Read more »
OTHER Today Lilian Vergeylen celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
INTERVIEWS Zeno Debast admits that RSCA has gone through a lot of changes this season, new players but three coaches for one season which is huge. He'd like to see his parent club find some stability and start looking forward. Read more »
INJURIES Killian Sardella decided to undergo surgery a few weeks ago to reinvigorate his career. He expects to be back on the field in mid-August in preparation for the upcoming season and hopes to be at his best in September. Sardella is currently uncertain about his future. He is open to a longer stay with Anderlecht, but does not rule out a transfer during the summer transfer period. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht suffered a disappointing defeat last night in the first leg of the final of the playoffs. Despite an early opening goal from Edu, the team went down 3-2. To defend their title as champions, RSCA Futsal must now win in Roosdaal on Friday and win the deciding match again at home a few days later. A few tickets are still available for the return match, which takes place on May 30 at 8:30 p.m. Read more »
YOUTH The Belgian U17 won their second match at the European Championships. They defeated the Czech Republic 3-1. Nathan De Cat played the entire match in the center of midfield. He received a yellow card. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Two days before the last game of the season, Besnik Hasi spoke to the press one more time. The Anderlecht coach was asked questions about his future, that of Mario Stroeykens and that of the club. “Guys like De Cat, Kanaté, Goto and De Greef can bring a bright future to the club, but then they have to be well surrounded,” he said. Read more »
OTHER Belgian security services have bugged a box in the RSC Anderlecht stadium used by Chinese tech giant Huawei for lobbying activities on MEPs. The activities are part of a major investigation. Huawei rented the lodge this season for about 50,000 euros. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS According to German media, RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on Zoumana Keita, a 19-year-old Malian defender from Viktoria Cologne with a height of 1.89 meters who possesses both German and Malian nationality. This season he has played 12 games in the third German division, although he previously suffered an injury to his ankle ligaments. He has been fit again since mid-March and has managed to secure a starting place. Read more »
TRANSFERS The RSCA Woman have acquired Nia Elyn from AA Gent. The 20-year-old defender and freshman Red Flame signed a three-year contract. Furthermore, 17-year-old goalkeeper Louise Vervoort has signed a first professional contract. Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures won a friendly game against Olympique Marseille 3-2 this afternoon. Through Jaydon Onia-Seke (photo) and an own-goal, the Futures led 2-0 after the after and half hour of play. Keisuke Goto scored the third goal for purple and white. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mats Rits still has a one-season contract but has not yet received a new proposal. So there is a chance that Rits will leave Lotto Park this summer in favor of De Cat and Hatenboer. Mario Stroeykens and Theo Leoni were offered a new contract, but have not yet accepted. Read more »
OTHER Adriano Bertaccini is on Anderlecht's radar, but in an interview, the striker seems to indicate that Union's style of play would suit him, especially because of the formation in which Union plays. Union will likely face a number of departures, even if it plays champion. So there is certainly a chance that the neighbors from Saint-Gilles could become a competitor for Bertaccini. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht's current focus is mainly on strengthening its defense, especially after the departures of Jan Vertonghen and Adryelson. The club needs experience in the heart of the defense, where currently only Lucas Hey and Jan-Carlo Simic remain as reliable but young options.
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TRANSFERS Anderlecht are said to be interested in 18-year-old Swiss striker Winsley Boteli from Borussia Mönchengladbach. At least that is what local media in Germany are whispering. Boteli impressed in the youth teams, but will not get any chances in the first team for the time being. A departure this summer is therefore possible. St. Gallen is also showing interest, although Boteli is still under contract until 2028. Read more »
TRANSFERS The chances seem to be growing that Stroeykens will leave Anderlecht. West Ham currently have the best papers on the young Anderlecht player's arrival. They see him as a replacement for Lucas Paqueta. Paqueta, who is in the final weeks of a match-fixing trial, could potentially face a lifetime suspension if found guilty. If he is acquitted, a sale to a Brazilian team seems most likely. West Ham is struggling with a lack of creativity and wants to find a replacement for Paqueta quickly. Read more »
1B - GAMES On Thursday, May 22, Anderlecht's U23 will play a friendly match against Olympique Marseille. The game will take place in the stadium of Deinze, with kick-off at 11.30 a.m. Tickets for this match are available through the official ticket sales of Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht. Read more »
YOUTH On Wednesday, May 21, friendly matches are scheduled in Neerpede for two elite teams of RSC Anderlecht. In preparation for the KDB Cup, the team of Stéphane Stassin will play against the young players of Abidjan City FC at 3 pm. In addition, Anderlecht's U16 will also be in action. They will play short matches of 40 minutes against Luxembourg at 4 p.m. and against Standard at 6 p.m. Read more »
DAMES The Red Flames host Spain on May 30 in Den Dreef. They travel to Portugal on June 3 in a bid to retain their place in League A. Belgium must aim for 3rd place to stay in League A. Read more »
OTHER Joren Dom put an end to his career after a season with RSCA Futures, but this season he was struck by the talent of Ibrahim Kanaté, who arrived in January. The Malian has adapted directly to Anderlecht,” he says, ”and has been a direct addition to the group". Read more »
GAMES - YOUTH The Belgium U17 team has a golden generation.and is competing in the European Championships. Belgium played a 1-1 draw against one of the top teams, England. The English took the lead, but not very much later the Belgians evened the score through Fernandez. Belgium had just a little less ball possession, but would eventually force more chances than the English. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to various reports, the rsca board have already asked two coaches.
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OTHER To be crowned Belgian champions, RSC Anderlecht Futsal will have to overcome FT Charleroi, who eliminated FULL Hasselt in the semi-finals. The Carolos finished 3rd in the classic phase of the championship, and the Mauve et Blanc are the obvious favourites. Read more »
GAMES After a good season and play-offs that ended with a perfect record, Anderlecht's U14s travelled to the Netherlands this weekend for the Roosendaal tournament. For this tough annual event, which is their penultimate duty before closing their season with a competition in Tangiers, the mauves put in a solid tournament, winning their first 7 matches to reach the semi-finals. Unfortunately, they stalled a little towards the end, losing twice to drop back to 4th place. Read more »
OTHER Jan Vertonghen enjoyed what RSCA had planned for his final match. As a result, emotions were running high, adds the Purple defender. However, he remained focused on the match and that didn't stop him from enjoying this emotional moment. Read more »
GAMES Bram Van Driessche has been appointed as referee for Sunday's 6:30 p.m. match between Genk and Anderlecht. He will be assisted by assistant referees Yves De Neve and Quentin Lesceux. Kevin Van Damme fills the role of fourth official. Read more »
OTHER According to media reports, Bram Geers could soon return to RSC Anderlecht's medical staff. Geers, who previously worked under coach Vincent Kompany, is currently active at Bayern Munich. With a desire to return to Belgium, RSC Anderlecht seems to be a serious option for the former staff member. In addition, the club has decided to increase the budget for the medical department, which could facilitate Geers' return. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht's position for this season is fixed: fourth. Purple-White thus fails to meet the goals set beforehand and may speak again of a disappointing season. On July 24, the team from Brussels will have to play their first European match. Anderlecht will play in the second preliminary round of the Europa League. The return match is scheduled on July 31. In case of elimination, Anderlecht will return to the third preliminary round of the Conference League (followed by a play-off). Read more »
OTHER Today Nicholas Rutgeerts celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Besnik Hasi noted that Brugge and Union have beaten RSCA several times this season because they have more quality and character. RSCA lack both these ingredients, according to the coach, and the purple team needs to move on.
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OTHER Anderlecht would have knocked on Mark van Bommel's door again, according to certain media. So it looks like Hasi will be on the bench for the last time at purple and white next week. Van Bommel had been probed once before, but refused at the time. The Dutchman wanted to be able to lead a full preparation and bring along his entire staff. Those conditions could possibly be met today. Van Bommel was previously coach of Wolfsburg, PSV and Antwerp and seems ready to start again as a trainer. Read more »
GAMES In the match between Charleroi and KV Mechelen, Alexis Flips played once again: He was allowed 9 minutes in the match that ended 1-1. Charleroi is first in playoff 2 and guarantees a barragematch for European soccer. Read more »
YOUTH Ismael Baouf played the entire final of the U20 Africa Cup with Morocco against South Africa. Baouf got a yellow cardboard in injury time and could not prevent his team from losing the final ven 1-0. Morocco must therefore be satisfied with second place. Read more »
OTHER Analyst Alexander Teklak expresses concern about Anderlecht's condition. “Hasi should be disappointed with his team considering a clear gap was visible again anyway,” he felt. Teklak especially sees a mental problem with purple and white: “Players are hampered by fear of failure,” he believes. He immediately takes two example: Huerta, who started excellently and now seems to have a fear of making mistakes. Read more »
OTHER In yesterday's match against Club Brugge, Mario Stroeykens saw his team create several good chances in the first half. “But despite all these opportunities, however, we lacked efficiency and that was the big problem for us today,” he said after the match. “The three goals conceded in the first half determined the outcome of the match early on. In the second half, we were also unable to capitalize on our chances and make it a game again,” he said. Read more »
GAMES Zeno Debast has become champion with Sporting CP in Portugal. It was an exciting battle with Benfica, but Sporting won its last match with 2-0. Read more »
GAMES In a decisive match, Club Brugge secured their fifth win of the season against Anderlecht, showcasing a blend of direct and efficient football. The West Flanders team quickly established a commanding lead, scoring three goals before halftime. Although Anderlecht's Stroeykens managed to score in stoppage time, the home side struggled to create significant threats in the attacking zone, leaving them largely ineffective aside from Dolberg's efforts. Brugge opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Vanaken set up Vermant, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Anderlecht. Read more »
OTHER Due to Antwerp's defeat yesterday against Union, Anderlecht is mathematically certain of European football. It will enter the 2nd qualifying round of Europa League. Purple White will thus play two more games this season. Read more »
OTHER Thomas Chatelle believes that Besnik Hasi's record is not good enough, yet he has the profile to shake up the Anderlecht dressing room. The first three games were all defeats, which didn't help the coach, but Hasi regained some stability when he reverted to four defenders. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Philippe Albert considers RSCA's defeat in the Belgian Cup final to be Besnik Hasi's dark spot since his return to Neerpede. The Anderlecht coach would have had to win this bet to speak of a winning return, but that's not the case. Read more »
OTHER Nordin Jbari gives Besnik Hasi a 70% since his return to RSCA, Hasi has been able to change some things but not everything says the consultant. Anderlecht's T1 has made the players face up to their responsibilities, and this was very clear in the case of Leander Dendocnker, according to Jbari. Read more »
DAMES The RSCA Women failed to become champions for the eighth time in a row. OHL won 2-0 from Anderlecht on the last matchday. Because OHL finished the regular competition as the leader, it is champion. Read more »
YOUTH In the U20 match between Morocco and Egypt, Ismael Baouf played the entire match He received yellow at the end of the match, but Morocco did win the match 1-0, which qualifies them for the final. This final will take place on May 18 against South Africa. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal qualified for the final of the playoffs tonight by defeating FAL Soumagne 7-4 in the second round of the semifinals. After an earlier 2-6 victory in Liege, the team was in a seat for qualification in Roosdaal. Still, it was shaky for a while with a deficit of 0-1, 1-2 and even 2-4 at the beginning of the second half. Read more »
GAMES Despite the banning of Club Brugge supporters by the mayor of Anderlecht, authorities remain alert to prevent possible disturbances. Police are working closely with clubs and supporters' associations to discourage Brugge fans from coming to the stadium. These precautions were prompted primarily by the incidents of violence that took place during the cup final two weeks ago. To ensure security, coordination has been established between different police zones, with a special security plan and deployment of drones and a helicopter. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi is facing his last two games as Anderlecht coach. “A final decision on an extended stay will only be made after the season. There is more work than I thought, but it is a challenge I want to take on,” Hasi said. The evaluation talks with CEO Sports Tim Borguet and sporting director Olivier Renard are scheduled after the last game against Racing Genk. Read more »
OTHER The Lotto Park is completely sold out for the upcoming topper against Bruges, but season ticket holders who cannot attend have the opportunity to resell their seats through RSCA Resale. This provides an opportunity for other supporters to secure a ticket and contributes to a full stadium. For security reasons, only Mauve+ members who attended a game before Jan. 1, 2020, can purchase tickets for this match. Read more »
OTHER After a convincing 2-6 victory in the first round of the semifinals of the playoffs, RSC Anderlecht Futsal faces FAL Soumagne tonight in Roosdaal. A win will qualify the team for the final of the playoffs. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m. in the Alfasun Indoor Arena. Tickets are still available for those interested. Read more »
OTHER The RSCA Academy is organizing a Goalkeeper Talent Day on Wednesday, May 21 at the training center in Neerpede. This event targets young goalkeepers born in 2013 who have the ambition to become part of Anderlecht's academy. Registrations are open until Tuesday, May 20, but may close earlier if the maximum number of participants has been reached. Interested parties can sign up through this registration link. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht had Abdel Camara sign his first professional contract today. The 15-year-old midfielder has committed to purple-white until 2028. "Abdel was a late bloomer on a physical level, but on a mental level he was mature early on," is how Anderlecht describes the player Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht's sports director Olivier Renard has a lot of work ahead of him this summer in terms of transfers. However, a possible transfer of Omar Rekik, a 23-year-old central defender from NK Maribor, no longer seems feasible. He recently extended his contract at Maribor until 2027. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is asking fans to take their seats in the stadium as early as half an hour before kickoff. The club is planning a grand farewell for Jan Vertonghen and will thus begin it 30 minutes before kickoff. The farewell will also include interactive elements. So be on time! Read more »
OTHER Ex-Anderlecht player Lior Refaelov is retiring from soccer after a 20-year career. The 39-year-old Israeli midfielder played the past few seasons with Maccabi Haifa in his home country. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht intends to tie Mario Stroeykens to the club for longer, but is facing interest from several top foreign clubs. Stroeykens has been offered a contract extension, but his future remains uncertain due to interest from clubs such as Olympique Marseille, West Ham, Olympique Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt. Anderlecht hopes to receive 15-20 million euros in the event of a sale. Read more »
OTHER It is still the management's intention to lay a new pitch at Lotto Park, even if the current one is in better condition following the return of good weather. The work will take place over two years, according to press reports. Read more »
DAMES RSC Anderlecht Women are on the verge of writing history in the Belgian Super League, where they can become the first team to win eight titles in a row. This can become true by playing at least a draw against OHL. Unfortunately, the team must do without captain Laura De Neve, who will miss not only the upcoming game but also the European Championships in Switzerland due to a knee injury. Nevertheless, De Neve remains optimistic and will cheer on her team from the stands. OH Leuven will have to win again if it wants to keep a view on the title. Read more »
OTHER The Futsal playoffs, usually a highlight of the year, are in danger of fading into the shadows due to organizational shortcomings. The current situation is regularly characterized by impossible playing schedules, raising questions among fans, clubs, players and policymakers. Back in December 2022, criticism was voiced about the late start times of matches, which often begin around 9:15 or 9:30 p.m. It was suggested then that games should be played earlier in the evening, but the practice is different. Read more »
1B - GAMES On Friday, May 16, Anderlecht's U23 (RSCA Futures) will take on Jong Genk in a friendly match. The encounter will take place at the Deinze stadium, with kickoff at 15:30. Tickets are available through the official ticket sales of Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht. Jong Genk had a terrible season and finished at the bottom of 1B. The Futures also battled for a long time to get away from the relegation zone, eventually finishing thirteenth with a wide lead over Genk. Read more »
OTHER Mauves Army announced yesterday that it will organize a 'farewell party' for president Wouter Vandenhaute. This ‘event' will take place in tribune 1 prior to the match against Club Brugge. The action is intended as an ironic expression of discontent, with supporters holding Vandenhaute responsible for the club's current situation. In the home game against Union, they already unfolded a banner announcing this ‘event'. Read more »
OTHER Recently, a new stadium for RSC Anderlecht was in the news again. The plans are not concrete, as they depend on the effective location and available budgets. But chairman Vandenhaute is thinking of a multifunctional complex, which would also have space for concerts. This would also allow external funding to be raised through partners. Cora's location was mentioned as a possibility, just off the Brussels Ring in Anderlecht. This option was mentioned but other plans are still being studied. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Marvin Ongujimi has been working in the shadows at Mechelen and is about to arrive at RSCA to coach the strikers, it was Besnik Hasi who informed the Purple management of his name, who appreciated the work done by the coach. Read more »
DAMES - TRANSFERS Alyssa Van De Poel, a promising young goalkeeper, has made the move from Westerlo Ladies to RSC Anderlecht. Van De Poel has already gained experience this year with Westerlo's U19 and now signs for three years in Brussels. She is also a Belgian youth international and hopes to make it to the Red Flames. Read more »
TRANSFERS There is interest in Kasper Dolberg from the Premier League and Bundesliga. Fulham are said to be considering a bid for the striker. Anderlecht hopes to capture between 10 and 15 million for the top marksman. But a departure is far from certain. Read more »
OTHER There will definitely be no Bruges fans at the stadium on Sunday. On Tuesday, Mayor Cumps made his decision formal. The West Flemish fans threatened a lawsuit at the Council of State. Lawyer Walter Van Steenbrugge in particular took a firm stand. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is showing interest in Adriano Bertaccini. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that sporting director Olivier Renard already spoke with the 24-year-old Belgian's entourage. With 21 goals, Bertaccini is currently top scorer in the top division. Read more »
OTHER Jan Vertonghen is getting prepared for a very last starting place. One more time the defender wants to give everything before saying goodbye as a player. In all likelihood Vertonghen will be in the starting eleven for the match against Club Brugge this weekend.
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OTHER Referee boss Lardot returned to the much-discussed stages of the match between Union and Anderlecht. Lardot does not think Anderlecht should have been awarded a penalty after Mac Allister's “foul”. "The defender makes no movement and Angulo makes an extra jump," it sounds. So the VAR intervention and the ref's final decision were wrong. What Lardot did find correct was the yellow for Burgess after a foul on that same Angulo. "I could have lived with red, but in the end the integrity of the player is not compromised," he said. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mario Stroeykens has received a new contract proposal from the club. Anderlecht would like to bind Stroeykens longer and is also putting in the necessary financial resources to do so. The player's management is currently reviewing the improved contract proposal. Meanwhile, several foreign clubs, including Marseille, have shown interest in Stroeykens. Read more »
OTHER According to some sources, Anderlecht would like to terminate Thomas Foket's contract. Since his arrival, he has failed to convince and is now the third choice behind Killian Sardella and Ali Maamar. The club management would even like to facilitate a free departure for Foket, in order to end his two remaining years of contract and ease the pressure on salary costs. His entourage points to the lack of playing time as the reason for his disappointing performance. Read more »
YOUTH In an exciting match, Morocco's U20 soccer players, with Ismael Baouf in the starting lineup, secured victory against Sierra Leone. After an evenly matched game, they managed to make the difference in the extension and won 1-0. This victory means that the Moroccan team qualifies for the semifinals of the CAN U20. In the next round, they will face Egypt. Read more »
GAMES Erik Lambrechts has been appointed as referee for the match between Anderlecht and Bruges, which takes place Sunday at 1:30 p.m. He will be assisted by assistant referees Jo De Weirdt and Kevin Monteny. Lawrence Visser has been appointed as the fourth referee for this encounter. Read more »
WEBSITE In a new poll we ask your opinion about the coaching next season. Should the club continue with coach Besnik Hasi for another year after the lost cup final and the all in all disappointing playoffs? Read more »
INJURIES - DAMES Laura De Neve, captain of the RSCA Women, has torn the posterior cruciate ligament of her knee. As a result, she will miss next weekend's title game against OH Leuven and next summer's European Championship with the Red Flames. Read more »
TRANSFERS Fabrice Cumps, the mayor of Anderlecht, has now also signed a formal mayoral decision banning Sunday the presence of Club Brugge supporters in the away section and on the territory of the Anderlecht municipality. Bruges fans may take legal action against this. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Philippe Albert has expressed his concerns about RSC Anderlecht's performance after the disappointing defeat in the final of the Cup of Belgium and the home game against Union. "Specific players, such as Yari Verschaeren and Moussa N'Diaye, did not live up to expectations, while Thorgan Hazard also failed to convince with his play," Albert observed. Albert was also not set up with Wouter Vandenhaute's interview. He called it "a smokescreen for the supporters." Read more »
DAMES Tinne Broeckaert and Slovak Ludmila Matavkova are leaving RSCA Women after the season for KV Mechelen and an Austrian first division club, respectively. Both players were mostly substitutes this season. Read more »
OTHER Cedric Hatenboer did not play in Excelsior Rotterdam's match against Jong AZ, in which his team lost 2-1. The player's absence is attributed to an ankle injury, according to press reports. Despite his injury, Hatenboer was present to say goodbye to his supporters. With Excelsior's promotion to the Eredivisie, Hatenboer has achieved his goals for the season. Read more »
YOUTH Anderlecht took part in a U16 tournament organized by Arsenal in London this weekend. The purple-white U16, reinforced with four players from the 2008 generation, lived up to their international reputation by reaching the final. In this, however, they had to acknowledge their superiority to Sparta Prague, which won 2-0. Prior to the tournament, Anderlecht decided to forfeit their final U18 playoff match. Read more »
OTHER In Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, the bus belonging to bus company Bell Tours, which is specially equipped for Anderlecht's futsal team, has once again suffered vandalism. This time supporters of Standard defaced the bus during an away game in Soumagne. This incident follows an earlier attack in which supporters of Club Brugge had removed the personalized license plate from the bus. Read more »
OTHER Today Devon De Corte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is still not certain of fourth place due to Antwerp's win in Ghent. The fourth in the standings avoids a barrage match in their own stadium against Charleroi, the winner of the Europe playoffs. Read more »
OTHER Francis Amuzu has finally scored his first goal for Gremio. At home against Bragantino, he put his team ahead in the 87th minute with a well-placed shot from just outside the box. Unfortunately for him, it still did not result in a victory. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht reportedly presented Theo Leoni with a significantly improved contract and made certain concessions. However, the player has still not agreed to this. So reports transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri on X. As Leoni's contract expires in 2026, a transfer is imminent if Anderlecht are to receive some money. No minimum amount would have been determined by the club yet. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Colin Coosemans noted that his team made too many individual mistakes against Union. "Our mistakes played a decisive role in the outcome of the game," he said. Coosemans stressed that the last two games should not be considered practice matches: "They are crucial to determine who can really prove themselves as a valuable player for Anderlecht." Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi saw his team get off to a very bad start in the game against Union. "That penalty for Union was absolutely avoidable," he said. "Union's aggressiveness allowed them to score the only goal of the match, which came from a ball loss by Yari Verschaeren," he continued. In the second half, Anderlecht improved its play somewhat, but this proved insufficient to turn the game around. Read more »
DAMES The good news of the evening today came from RSCA Women. They overcame Club Brugge 3-1. With co-leader OH Leuven's 1-0 loss at Standard, purple and white now take the lead alone with three more points than OHL. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has lost yet again to Union. It owed the 0-1 defeat to itself after losing the ball which was the basis of the goal and due to a missed penalty kick in the second half. Union, which also missed a penalty early in the match, otherwise easily held its own against a sloppy playing Anderlecht. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht is not yet completely sure of fourth place. Antwerp would have to get nine on nine and Anderlecht zero on nine. Despite the lost cup final, there is still something at stake. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht has installed a new executive committee, the most significant change being the appointment of Tim Borguet as CEO Sports, who will take charge of the sports department as of June 1. The committee also includes Kenneth Bornauw as CEO Non-Sports and Tim Vanheuverzwijn as CFO. Borguet will work with Olivier Renard, the Sports Director, Thibault Dochy, the Technical Director, and the Academy leadership. Together they will form a complementary sporting leadership, focused on a clear strategy and policy to lead the club to success. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht eventually wants to build a new multifunctional stadium, preferably in Anderlecht itself. The Cora site, near the Brussels Ring Road and close to the practice complex in Neerpede, is the most promising location. The club has expressed its interest, but there are still many obstacles, such as acquiring the land (owned by investor Mitiska REIM) and going through lengthy permit procedures. Read more »
OTHER At the press conference ahead of the Anderlecht - Union match, it was revealed that Jan Vertonghen is not fit for the match against Union. He is suffering a reaction from his performance in the cup final. He will probably play next week against Club Brugge. Nathan de Cat will miss the game against Bruges as he is going to the European Championship. He will be available tonight. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has two young players in its sights with whom it has already made contact. They are 20-year-old Ivorian Inao Oulai and barely 16-year-old Pole Oskar Pietuszewski. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will determine who becomes champion in the Belgian league this and next weekend with respective home games against Union and Club Brugge. It still plays for third place itself, but in terms of European tickets, that doesn't really make a difference. So: prefer the neighbors from Sint-Gillis or the archrival from Bruges? Read more »
INTERVIEWS In the media, Frank Boeckx, former Anderlecht goalkeeper, has expressed his praise for Colin Coosemans, whom he considers one of the best goalkeepers in the league. Boeckx emphasizes that Coosemans is particularly good at keeping his composure during crucial moments of the match. In addition, he praises Coosemans' skill with both feet, which makes him a valuable asset to his team as a co-footed goalkeeper. "His reflexes are of a high level and he shows great skill in one-on-one situations with attackers," he added. Read more »
OTHER On May 18, no Club Brugge supporters will be present at Lotto Park, due to a ban imposed by Mayor Fabrice Cumps (PS) following incidents during the final of the Belgian Cup. This decision has been criticized by several politicians and has led to legal action by Club Brugge towards the Council of State. But the Fan Council of RSC Anderlecht has also expressed its concerns. They call for targeted measures against misconduct, rather than collective punishments that also affect the responsible supporters. Read more »
OTHER The little daughter of RSCA Futsal player Felipinho had a brain tumor. The girl was rushed into surgery last week and is said to be recovering happily enough after successful surgery. Solidarity among the players was very high: in turn they kept watch at the hospital. RSCA Futsal will take on FAL Soumagne in the playoffs this weekend. We already wish daughter Alicia a quick and full recovery! Read more »
YOUTH From May 9 to 11, Arsenal Academy is hosting the Liam Brady Cup, a prestigious tournament for U16 teams. Eight teams are divided into two groups and compete for the trophy. RSC Anderlecht, known for its strong youth training, faces a tough task in London. The Belgian club has to face host team Arsenal in Group A, while Lech Poznań and Rosenborg are the other participants in this group. Read more »
GAMES Ismael Baouf played the full match for Morocco during their clash with Tunisia in the CAN U20. The young Moroccans secured a convincing 1-3 victory. Thanks to this win, Morocco finishes first in their group, ahead of Nigeria by two points. The Lions of the Atlas have thus secured a place in the next round, although the opponent is not yet known. Read more »
OTHER With the summer transfer period approaching, the question arises as to which former RSC Anderlecht players can still bring a financial benefit to the club. We start with Bart Verbruggen, the young goalkeeper, who is high on the wish list of top clubs such as Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan. His market value is between 25 and 30 million and Anderlecht could pocket another 15% of this. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is showing interest in Christian Kouamé, an Ivorian striker who currently plays on a rental basis with Empoli but is owned by Fiorentina. According to media house AfricaFootUnited, Kouamé, who previously played for Anderlecht between 2021 and 2022, could count on interest from Anderlecht and also SC Freiburg. Read more »
OTHER Club Brugge's largest supporter group, The Locals 78, is going to the Council of State to challenge the ban preventing Brugge fans from attending the away match against Anderlecht on May 18. That ban was imposed by the mayor of Anderlecht after riots at the cup final. Read more »
OTHER The mayor of Anderlecht, Fabrice Cumps, has decided to ban the presence of Club Brugge supporters during the match against RSCA on May 18. This measure is a reaction to the incidents that took place during the final of the Cup of Belgium. Club Brugge protests against this unilateral decision and stresses that both the Brussels South and Bruges police had recommended that supporters be allowed into the Lotto Park.
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OTHER Today Jayden Onia Seke celebrates his birthday! He becomes 16 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal has eliminated RWDM in the playoffs and now faces FAL Soumagne in the battle for a spot in the finals. The first match will take place on Friday, May 9, at 9:45 p.m. in Liege. FAL Soumagne qualified in the previous round at the expense of FT Antwerp after an exciting confrontation. The playoffs will be played in a best-of-three format, with the first match taking place at the lowest-ranked club of the regular competition. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSCA, according to press reports, has its eye on Joseph Nonge, a 19-year-old midfielder who trained in Neerpede before leaving for Juventus. Nonge is currently on loan with Servette Genève, where he has been playing since January. Before his time in Geneva, he was on loan to Troyes. This season, Nonge has played a total of 16 games, in which he has scored one goal. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht still has a chance to take third place in the league, currently held by Genk. However, regardless of the outcome, Genk has already secured the European ticket because Club Brugge won the cup and Genk finished first in the league. This means that Anderlecht must prepare for a challenging route in the Europa League anyway, with the team having to go through at least two preliminary rounds to qualify for the group stage.
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OTHER Not only was there destruction in the center of Brussels, but also the King Baudouin Stadium itself was damaged. There would be damage for some 70,000 euros, writes Het Laatste Nieuws. Toilets were broken down, seats torn off and the walls daubed. In addition, the athletics track would also have been damaged by the fireworks. The dressing rooms would have been left in a terrible state. The city of Brussels will already send the bill to Anderlecht and Bruges. Read more »
OTHER Fabrice Cumps, the mayor of Anderlecht, is banning Club Brugge supporters from attending the Anderlecht match on May 18. After Sunday's riots, the mayor does not want to risk new problems. Read more »
OTHER The tensions between Wouter Vandenhaute, the chairman of RSC Anderlecht, and the supporters continue. During a post-match interview at the King Baudouin Stadium, the familiar slogans of “Wouter Buiten” soon sounded in the background. The situation escalated when Vandenhaute's car was surrounded by disgruntled fans demanding his departure (further exacerbated by the defeat in the cup final against Club Brugge). Despite his efforts to modernize the club with an effective marketing strategy and financial input, Anderlecht was left without sporting results.
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GAMES Wim Smet has been appointed referee for next Saturday's match at 8:45 p.m. at Lotto Park, where Purple-White will take on Union. He will be assisted by assistant referees Gianni Seeldraeyers and Michiel De Cuyper. The role of fourth official has been assigned to Wesli De Cremer. Read more »
OTHER The Federal Prosecutor's Office has requested a game-day suspended suspension with suspension for Roel Clement (pictured) and Jonathan Alves. Both of Besnik Hasi's assistants were sent off in the closing stages of the cup final for protesting too heavily. They must also pay a fine of 500 euros. Read more »
OTHER Over the past 24 hours, there has been a lot of palaver over Hans Vanaken's handball during the cup final. Het Nieuwsblad took the trouble to bring in the international soccer rules (IFAB) and they are clear: referee Jasper Vergoote rightly did not award a penalty kick.
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GAMES Thorgan Hazard saw strong moments from both Anderlecht and Club Brugge in the cup final, but he admitted Club Brugge was more effective in front of goal than Anderlecht. “That was the most important factor in this match,” he said. Hazard was obviously disappointed after the defeat, but sees a positive evolution within the team. “We only really started playing offensively when it was already 2-0 and that was too late to turn the tide,” he added. Read more »
GAMES Excelsior Rotterdam has won the match against Jong PSV with supremacy. It became 5-0. Cedric Hatenboer played 57 minutes and contributed to the convincing victory. With this victory Excelsior remains in second place, but is still eight points behind leader Volendam. In Belgium, Alexis Flips remained on the sidelines during Charleroi's match against Standard. Charleroi won the Walloon derby 0-1 and remains in the lead in playoff 2. Read more »
YOUTH In the U20 match at the Africa Cup between Morocco and Nigeria, the young Moroccans played a 0-0 draw. Ismael Baouf played the entire match and contributed to the team's defensive stability. With this result, Morocco remains in the lead in their group along with Nigeria. Read more »
TRANSFERS Olivier Renard, the new sports director of RSC Anderlecht, quickly realized when he arrived that changes were necessary. He decided to bid farewell to David Hubert to bring a breath of fresh air to the club. The choice of Besnik Hasi as the new coach was strategic, given his experience with Belgian soccer and his knowledge of Anderlecht. Renard stressed that Hasi brings the necessary authority that is currently lacking in the dressing room.
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WEBSITE Yesterday Anderlecht lost the cup final to Club Brugge after a creditable game. The anger in the purple and white camp was enormous because Hans Vanaken touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area, a phase for which in the past the ball was almost always dotted. The explanation behind read, “Hans made no unnatural movement with the arm/hand and the ball was shot from close range against the hand. No penalty therefore.” In a web poll we poll for your opinion here. Read more »
GAMES Still a small consolation after the lost cup final. Vincent Kompany has managed to play champion with Bayern Munich after Leverkusen drew 2-2 at Freiburg. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht feels mugged after losing the cup. Especially the obvious handball of Hans Vanaken in the sixteen for which no penalty was given, can't sink in on the purple and white side. “The referee told us that he saw no movement toward ball from Vanaken and that's why he didn't think it was a penalty. We think so,” Hasi was clear. Read more »
GAMES Jan Vertonghen was the first to speak to the press after the cup final. The captain could not hide his disappointment. “When you play against this Club Brugge, everything has to be perfect,” he stated. “We worked so hard towards this. This is very disappointing.” Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht's quest for the Belgian Cup ended in disappointment as they succumbed to Club Bruges with a final score of 2-1. Despite a strong performance, Anderlecht was caught off guard twice by swift counterattacks from their opponents. The match began with Anderlecht's Jan Vertonghen starting on the bench, and they were fortunate in the opening minute when Bruges' Jutgla missed a clear chance. Although Bruges started strong, their limited opportunities were easily handled by goalkeeper Coosemans. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has announced a selection of no less than 25 players for tomorrow's cup final. This includes Jan Vertonghen, Adreyelson and Mario Stroeykens. The trio has digested the training sessions of the past few days well. Read more »
OTHER Tomorrow is D-day for Besnik Hasi. Cup winning was the big objective Anderlecht Hasi set when it appointed him as coach in March. “For me, that was a unique opportunity,” Hasi reflects on the phone call he received at the time. “By the way, I only wanted to do this for Anderlecht, the club where I had worked for 15 years.” Read more »
OTHER The Belgian league is nearing the end of the 2024-2025 season. Depending on the type, most subscribers will be able to renew their season ticket as early as May 12, 2025. Subscription prices will be increased by 3.4%, however. Read more »
INTERVIEWS On the eve of the cup final, Anderlecht captain Jan Vertonghen has spoken out about his preparation and expectations. Despite having played only six games this season, he feels ready to play. “Yes, I played on Thursday and felt good,” Vertonghen said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi states that his future at the club does not depend on a victory in the final of the Cup of Belgium. He has received no guarantees for a contract extension, but sees his return to Anderlecht as an opportunity to coach a top team. Hasi stressed that it is up to the club management to determine if he is the right man for the job: “If I achieve my goals, I will feel supported in my role at the club I love.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS Leander Dendoncker emphasizes that the final of the Belgian Cup has always been in the back of the players' minds since qualifying.For Anderlecht, it feels like a crucial moment; it has been too long since the club has won a trophy. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Het Nieuwsblad, Andi Zeqiri is on Anderlecht's list of candidate reinforcements. The 25-year-old striker is currently leased by Genk to Standard. There he scored ten goals and gave four assists in 28 games this season. Read more »
OTHER RSCA Futsal has qualified for the semifinals of the playoffs. In the return match of the quarterfinals, it won 10-1 against RWDM. Purple and White had already won the outward match 1-9. The winner of the game between FT Antwerpen and FAL Soumagne awaits in the semifinals. Read more »
YOUTH Yhanis Onehese is swapping Anderlecht's youth training for Standard's this summer. The Rouches announced that Thursday. Onehese is an attacker who will turn 16 in June. At Standard, he will immediately sign a professional contract. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht and Club Brugge will take on each other again Sunday in the Croky Cup final. This is only the fourth time this has happened in the cup final, actually relatively few given the history of both clubs. How did the previous finals go again? Read more »
OTHER Jan Vertonghen will be honored on June 9 at the King Baudouin Stadium for his impressive career with the Red Devils, prior to the World Cup qualifier against Wales. The 38-year-old record international (157 caps) will retire from professional football after this season. Read more »
OTHER Tomorrow, the Brussels transport company STIB increases the frequency of the metro on line 6 from 12 noon until the end of the service. This measure has been taken to make it easier to transport supporters attending the cup final. Supporters of Anderlecht are advised to get off at the Houba-Brugmann station. To ensure the safety of travelers, some metro entrances will be temporarily closed. Read more »
GAMES Ismael Baouf played the full match for the Moroccan U20 team against Kenya. The match ended in a 2-3 victory for the Moroccans. The victory came in the last quarter of the match. The match was part of the Africa Cup for U20 (CAN U20). Due to this win, Morocco is currently in first place in their group, equal in points with Nigeria. Read more »
TRANSFERS Killian Sardella appeared to be returning from injury but then suddenly had to undergo surgery. The club has since confirmed that his rehabilitation will take about three months, which is expected to see him recovered in time for preparation for the upcoming season. Despite his recovery, the possibility of a transfer for Sardella remains. According to press reports, the player feels he has exhausted his options at his training club. Thus, the likelihood of his leaving is high. Read more »
TRANSFERS Roland Nii Akwa Nunoo, a confidant of Majeed Ashimeru, has indicated in an interview that the player has been unlucky with injuries this season. According to Nunoo, Ashimeru's dynamic style of play is the cause, although he stressed that the midfielder was never injured at his previous club. “Nevertheless, Ashimeru takes good care of his body and lives like a professional soccer player. He shows a lot of motivation and is determined to live up to the trust Anderlecht has placed in him,” it sounds. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Obviously nothing but joy for Besnik Hasi after the match at Antwerp. His little plan worked out perfectly: key players got some rest and an important competitor for fourth place received a solid blow. “This was the perfect scenario,” he said. Read more »
OTHER With his first goal for Anderlecht's first team, Nathan De Cat joins an illustrious list. Since the introduction of professional soccer in the early 1970s, only six players were younger when they first found their way to goal for purple and white. At 15 years, 11 months and 16 days, Nii Lamptey remains the undisputed leader. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Nathan De Cat decided the match at Antwerp with his first goal for Anderlecht's first team. “Who was I thinking about after my goal? My girlfriend,” the 16-year-old midfielder said after the match. “I am very proud of this. I couldn't have imagined this beforehand, because I don't score often. I was already happy to play.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS On Thursday, fifteen minutes before the final whistle, Jan Vertonghen made his comeback. “I didn't have much training in the legs, but it was important to make minutes with an eye on the cup final and the rest of the season,” he said after the match. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht secured a convincing 1-3 victory against Antwerp, solidifying their position in the race for a top-four finish. With this win, Anderlecht now boasts an eight-point lead over their rivals, despite fielding a team with nine new players. Goals from Goto, De Cat, and Edozie after halftime propelled the visitors to victory, while Balikwisha managed a consolation goal for Antwerp. The match saw Antwerp reduced to ten men after Odoi received a second yellow card. Read more »
GAMES Besnik Hasi must shuffle with his eleven that plays the important match at Antwerp tomorrow afternoon. If Sporting White do not lose, the fourth place seems increasingly certain, but with a defeat it could still be in danger. Read more »
INJURIES Killian Sardella will not be back in action this season after all. The right back will undergo surgery on Friday and thus will no longer feature for Purple White this season. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht has invited about seventy former players to a VIP village set up at the Atomium. Paul Van Himst, one of the club legends, will be limited to attending the match at the stadium because of his age, press reports said. Those invited include Radzinski, Deschacht, Proto, Frutos, Gillet, De Wilde, De Boeck, Crasson, Baseggio, Stassin, Iachtchouk, Versavel, Walem, Vervoort, Thissen, De Groote and Ressel. In addition, Lozano, Biglia, Boussoufa, Suarez and Mbokani were also invited, but they have indicated their unavailability for the match against Club Brugge. Read more »
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