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 31-08-2006 

Still Spanish interest for Mpenza

Still Spanish interest for Mpenza

According to an article in the Spanish press, Real Club Deportivio de Huelva, Primera Division's number 11, is interested in Mbo Mpenza. Mpenza's agent would be in Huelva to negotiate about a possible contract. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Sébastian Siani has to take it easy the next few days. An echo showed that he has some troubles with his muscles. Cristian Leiva joined the group today. Frutos is still a bit injured and trained individually. Read more »

 30-08-2006 

Zitka warns for euphorical reactions

Zitka warns for euphorical reactions

Daniels Zitka seems to be one of the few players who keeps his feet on the ground concerning the Champios League. "Against Lille we have to pay attention for Odemwingie, the only player I know there." Read more »

Pareja: I've still got a lot to prove

Pareja: I've still got a lot to prove

Pareja has already showed some good things. A lot of people are very positive about him. The defender could play a full game for the first time against Bruges. Pareja himself stays calm with all the attention he gets. Read more »

Vanden Borre left training

Vanden Borre left training

Bad news for Vanden Borre: the player had to leave the training for the national team. He's suffering from an injury he got during the game against Bruges. He'll be able to resume trainings on Friday or Saturday though. Read more »

Baseggio to Standard after all?

Baseggio to Standard after all?

Standard de Liège are negociating with Treviso about a transfer of Walter Baseggio. Baseggio is still under contract for Anderlecht, but he's hired to Treviso until 2008. Read more »

Supercup not on September 1

Supercup not on September 1

Several newspaper reported that the Supercup will be replayed on September 1, but those messages are incorrect. There is nothing planned yet and both sides are still trying to find a feasible date. Read more »

Van Steenberghe cannot leave

Van Steenberghe cannot leave

First division team Mouscron is looking for a new goalkeeper and wants to land Jan Van Steenberghe. Anderlecht already refused a transfer. The Mauves want him, after his carreer, as keeper trainer for the youth teams. Read more »

Two days left to find a defender

Two days left to find a defender

The transfer period is almost over. There are two days left for Anderlecht to find a new right back. Van Holsbeeck: "We only want a player who's an immediate reinforcement. The ones we were interested in, choose another club." Read more »

Mpenza: "I'm not leaving"

Mpenza:

A remarkable quote of Mbo Mpenza in the newspapers today. The stirker declared that he's going to stay in Anderlecht. Apparently he took this decision because there was no real interest from other clubs. Read more »

New incident around Vanden Borre

New incident around Vanden Borre

Anderlecht allowed Vanden Borre to talk to the press again, for the first since the incidents at the beginning of the season. Yesterday there was supposed to be a press conference, but the player did nog show up. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Mark De Man received good news. His ankle injury is getting better and in three weeks he can start training with the ball. He can start with running sessions next week. Read more »

 29-08-2006 

Brugian fans misbehaved

Brugian fans misbehaved

The behaviour of several Brugian "fans" was absolutely outrageous during Sunday's game. They were shouting "Islamites parasites" and "Boussoufa parasite". Also other foreign players were dealt with in this way. Read more »

Vercauteren invited on UEFA congress

Vercauteren invited on UEFA congress

Trainer Vercauteren has been invited for a UEFA-congress for top coaches. It will take place in Geneva on Thursday and Friday. One of the guest speakers is Marcello Lippi, former coach of the Italian national team. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Frutos has undergone an X-ray which revealed that the Argentinian player has a muscle problem, as it was expected previously. But he should recover for the match against Mouscron. Read more »

Small stage for the players

Small stage for the players

Next Sunday, Anderlecht play a friendly game against Lazio Roma. Vercauteren has programmed a tiny training stage for this match, in order to prepare the match against Mouscron. Read more »

Kuffour to Anderlecht?

Kuffour to Anderlecht?

According to the Walloon press, Samuel Kuffour, defender in AS Roma and in Bayern München before, might be transferred to Anderlecht. It is unknown if this piece of information is correct. Read more »

Changes in calender

Changes in calender

There are a few changes in the calender. The home game against Racing Genk will kick-off on the same day as planned, but at 6pm in stead of 8pm. The same goes for the game in Zulte Waregem. Read more »

Kolar happy with his transfer

Kolar happy with his transfer

Martin Kolar is happy with his transfer to France. "I've been here for a week and everything looks great. Also the weather is very nice. Ajaccio wants to go to the highest division. This is the moment for me to show what I've got" Read more »

Is Mbo on his way to Spain?

Is Mbo on his way to Spain?

It's almost certain that Mbo Mpenza will leave the club. Many strikers joined Anderlecht during the summer and Mbo was sent to the reserves. Currently, his manager is negociating in Spain about a contract. Read more »

New contract for Zitka

New contract for Zitka

Zitka has been playing several great games for Anderlecht lately. He saved his club from losing points in many games. "He's the best in Belgium", says his manager. "We hope that the club will be fair towards him". Read more »


 28-08-2006 

Inter negative about Anderlecht

Inter negative about Anderlecht

Inter Milan seem to have a very negative view on RSC Anderlecht. They are in the Champions League in a group with Bayern Munich, Sporting Lisbon and Spartak Moskow. Chairman Massimo Moratti gave his opinion about the draw. Read more »

Players on international duty

Players on international duty

Many players from Anderlecht are called up for their national teams. Among them are Roland Juhasz for Hungary, Mbark Boussoufa for Morocco and Ahmed Hassan for Egypt. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck is happy

Van Holsbeeck is happy

Herman Van Holsbeeck seemed really happy after the game against Bruges. “This is an incredible week for us, with the victory as a climax. Pareja gives us a lot of possibilities for the defence.” Read more »

Kolar moves to France

Kolar moves to France

The Czech Martin Kolar will join French side Ajaccio for one season on loan. Previously he also tested for Greek side Iraklis and Dutch Twente, but in vain. He signs a contract for one year, with an option on purchase. Read more »

Reactions after the victory

Reactions after the victory

There is no need to say that the Anderlecht players were very happy after the victory against Club Bruges. They did not make a great performance, but with this win they are six points ahead on Bruges. We caught some reactions. Read more »

Selection Red Devils

Selection Red Devils

Vandereycken, coach of the national team, announced his selection for the qualification game against Armenia. The match will take place the 6th of September in Yerevan. A few players of Anderlecht are in the selection. Read more »

Reactions Van Damme and Vanderhaeghe

Reactions Van Damme and Vanderhaeghe

Jelle Van Damme who took place on the bench until the 70th minute admits that he’s disappointed about the fact that he wasn’t in the team from the start. Vanderhaeghe is happy with the 12/12. Read more »

Draw for AEK

Draw for AEK

Champions League-opponent AEK Athens couldn't win from Heraklion. The club from the Greek capital obtained a draw (1-1) and is ranked 8th after two matchdays. Nalitzis scored the goal for Athens. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Bruges with 1-0

Anderlecht beat Bruges with 1-0

Anderlecht-Bruges, it's the game of the year. The expectations were high, but the game disappointed. There was a hard clash on the midfield and both teams struggled to create chances. The good part is that RSCA eventually won. Read more »

 27-08-2006 

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - Club Bruges KV

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - Club Bruges KV

The clash between Anderlecht and Club Bruges is usually the most exciting game of the season, and is a guarantee for sensation and tension. The Anderlecht lineup is still a mistery, and some players are still uncertain. Read more »

CL opponent Lille beat Bordeaux

CL opponent Lille beat Bordeaux

Champions League opponent Lille left a good impression in their domestic league. The club defeated Bordeaux with 3-0. Bordeaux are qualified for the Champions League too. Lille are second behind Lyon. Read more »

 26-08-2006 

Selection RSCA - Bruges known

Selection RSCA - Bruges known

After the training Vercauteren announced the 20 names of those who will be playing tomorrow against Bruges. They trained behind closed doors today and afterwards they went on seclusion. Tomorrow they will train again at 10am. Read more »

Preparation Champions League

Preparation Champions League

The competitors of Anderlecht in the Champions League are revealed, so the scouting tasks can begin. Anderlecht scouts are attending the games of Lille (against Bordeaux) and of Athens (against Kreta) this weekend. Read more »

Ajax reject Anderlecht offer

Ajax reject Anderlecht offer

Anderlecht were interested in right defender Grygera from Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam, but they rejected the offer. The Czech is not allowed to leave the team. The Mauves are searching for other candidates now. Read more »

Ujkani: "Anderlecht want to invest in me"

Ujkani:

Young goalie Ujkani seemed disappointed after the decision to sign Davy Schollen on loan, but he is positive now. "I signed a contract for three years. This means that Anderlecht are willing to invest in me", states Ujkani. Read more »

Zetterberg officialy scout

Zetterberg officialy scout

Pär Zetterberg will attend the game against Bruges as a member of the scouts. "I've attended the game a couple of times from the bench, when I was injured. I'm les nervous now, then I was as a player." Read more »

Cup draw on August 30

Cup draw on August 30

On August 30th, there will be a draw for the 16th finales of the Cup of Belgium. From then on, all clubs will have to participate, except Bergen, who lost against US Centre. Games will be played 21 and 22 October. Read more »

200th game for Goor

200th game for Goor

Anderlecht - Bruges is a special game for captain Bart Goor. It's his 200th game in the jupiler league. Only Yves Vanderhaege (318) and Mbo Mpenza (203) played more games. Read more »

Boussoufa: "I'll never go to Bruges"

Boussoufa:

3-4 against Westerlo, 2-1 against Real after a fabulous second half and a group in the Champions League that has possibilities to go to round 2. Anderlecht has known a wonderful week. And top of the bill, the game against Bruges. Read more »


 25-08-2006 

Prices Champions League already known

Prices Champions League already known

Despite RSCA's website mentioned that they wouldn't announce the prices yet, they were already put online. A season ticket for 3 games will cost between €90 and €170. Sales start on Thursday, September 7. Read more »

How do the opponents react?

How do the opponents react?

The Anderlecht team agreed that group H ,with Milan, Athens and Lille, is a group where Anderlecht might have a chance to go to round 2. We talked to their opponents and below you can read what they have said. Read more »

Real Madrid are impressed

Real Madrid are impressed

Anderlecht showed something in Madrid this Wednesday, and Real Madrid seems to be impressed. Ruud van Nistelrooy: "We knew that Anderlecht had qualities, but we didn't expect them to be this strong." Read more »

Siani: “It’s unbelievable”

Siani: “It’s unbelievable”

The young Siani is still speechless if he thinks about the goal he made against Real. Everyone praises him after his goal in the 2nd half. “To realize this at the age of 19 is wonderful.” Read more »

Reactions from the players

Reactions from the players

The Argentinean Pareja: "It's totally not a disappointment to play in this group because every group is difficult. The drawing doesn't change and our task won't be easy in this group. Read more »

 24-08-2006 

New offer for Mpenza

New offer for Mpenza

The Spanish club Alaves made a new offer on Mbo Mpenza. A few days ago the same thing happened. The striker is able to go to Alaves on loan. Tomorrow there will be new negotiations. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck is optimistic

Van Holsbeeck is optimistic

Herman Van Holsbeeck reacted optimistic after the draw in Monaco. “I think we have to be glad that we’re not in group A. We can be ambitious in group H. It’s simple; we have to make a difference in the home games." Read more »

Calendar Champions League

Calendar Champions League

The calendar for the games in the Champions League is known. Anderlecht will play the first game against Lille in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium on September 13. Afterwards they will challenge Athens and AC Milan are next. Read more »

Champions League draw

Champions League draw

A couple of minutes ago, the draw for the first stage of the Uefa Champions League took place. RSC Anderlecht are in group H, a feasible group with AC Milan, Lille and AEK Athens. Read more »

Biglia: "I can still do better"

Biglia:

Lucas Biglia was the best player for Anderlecht against Madrid yesterday, but he stays modest. "I feel well. It goes better and better. But I'm not playing at 100% yet", he said. Read more »

Anderlecht scout defenders

Anderlecht scout defenders

According to the Flemish press, Anderlecht are scouting two defenders. It's not known who those two players are, but it's likely that the Mauves already scouted them before. Juan Valesco is probably Anderlecht's best option. Read more »

Kompany out for Armenia

Kompany out for Armenia

Vincent Kompany is out for the game with Belgium against Armenia on September 6. The defender is having medical examinations today. He caught a groin injury in the game against Osasuna last Tuesday. Read more »

CL draw: Anderlecht probably in fourth pot

CL draw: Anderlecht probably in fourth pot

Standard failed to qualify for the Champions League against Steaua Bucharest tonight. As a result, Anderlecht will probably end up in the fourth pot of the Champions League draw. This will be broadcast live on Kanaal 2 at 6 pm. Read more »

 23-08-2006 

Serhat joins the team to Madrid

Serhat joins the team to Madrid

Frutos will probably get some minutes to play. Also Serhat is fit again and will join the team to Madrid. There is a chance that he will play for a while. But someone will have to get out of the team then. Read more »

Jena Amand mascot on Sunday

Jena Amand mascot on Sunday

The 5-year-old Jena Amand will be the mascot this Sunday. The members of the Ketjes Club have chosen her. The girl will walk on the pitch with the captains. Afterwards she will receive a picture of her favourite player, Bart Goor. Read more »

Red Devils until 2010 on VT4

Red Devils until 2010 on VT4

VT4 has a contract to broadcast all the official games of the Red Devils. It is a contract until 2010. They also have the rights to broadcast the UEFA-cup and de Champions League preliminary rounds. Read more »

Selection for exhibition game

Selection for exhibition game

Tomorrow morning, 23 Anderlecht players will go to Spain to play in the exhibition game against Real Madrid in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Madrid will certainly play with their strongest formation. Read more »

Schollen is ambitious

Schollen is ambitious

On Sunday evening it looked like Schollen was going replace Zitka. The goalie from Anderlecht got injured during the game against Westerlo. Perhaps Wednesday's game brings good news for Schollen. Read more »


 22-08-2006 

Boussoufa wants Ronaldo's shirt

Boussoufa wants Ronaldo's shirt

Westerlo's defence wasn't able to catch Mbark Boussoufa. Mbark himself looks forward to the game against Madrid. He hopes to get Ronaldo's shirt, but he has some competition: Anthony Vanden Borre. Read more »

Diarra possibly against Anderlecht

Diarra possibly against Anderlecht

There was a lot of doubt about whether or not Diarra would play against Anderlecht during the game Real - RSCA this Wednesday. There were some problems between Lyon and Madrid concerning the transfer. Read more »

Legear happy in Brussels

Legear happy in Brussels

Jonathan Legear made a strong performance on the right wing against Westerlo, and he was clearly happy after the match. "I'm nineteen and I play in the first team of Anderlecht, isn't that great?", stated Legear. Read more »

Tchite eager to become Belgian

Tchite eager to become Belgian

Mohammed Tchite made a great début for Anderlecht after five goals in only three games, and the next ambition for him is to become Belgian. He started the procedure for that, but without any success up until now. Read more »

 21-08-2006 

Injury report

Injury report

The game against Westerlo didn't cause to many injuries, only Juhasz had to leave the field earlier. The injury isn't that bad, within a couple of days he can train with the team again. Read more »

Leiva: "Hope to play against Real"

Leiva:

Christian Leiva was happy with his performances against Westerlo. "We all hope to play against Real Madrid," he says. "We can estimate whether or not we can handle the level of the Champions League." Read more »

Real with Lopez as keeper

Real with Lopez as keeper

Real's trainer will probably put the young Lopez in the goal, and not Casillas. The young keeper performed really well during the preparation. As a result, he was chosen instead of Casillas. Read more »

Juhasz out for a while

Juhasz out for a while

Coach Franky Vercauteren seems to have serious problems with his defense. Roland Juhasz sprained his ankle against Westerlo and will be out for a while. Read more »

Frutos in starting line-up?

Frutos in starting line-up?

It's likely that Argentinian striker Nicolas Frutos will be in the starting line-up against Real Madrid. Mémé Tchité is looking forward to play together with Frutos. Read more »

Tchité best striker in the league

Tchité best striker in the league

Match winner Mémé Tchité scored a hattrick against Westerlo. With 5 goals in 3 games, he's also the best striker in the league now. Despite his great performance, the striker stays calm: "A nice debute", he reacted briefly. Read more »

Thursday Champions League draw

Thursday Champions League draw

Thursday is D-Day for Anderlecht, then they will know who they have to play against in the Champions League. This means also that the players made a list again with their dream teams. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Westerlo: 3-4

Anderlecht beat Westerlo: 3-4

Anderlecht has beaten Westerlo this evening with 3-4. Mohammed Tchité was the hero of Anderlecht, he made a hattrick. Nicolas Frutos scored the fourth goal on penalty. Read more »

 20-08-2006 

Boussoufa: "Happy with result"

Boussoufa:

After the game Boussoufa was cleary happy with the result. The player got replaced in the final minutes for Leiva. "I am satisfied with the result and we brought good football, certainly the first 25 minutes." Read more »

Zitka: "Learn from our mistakes"

Zitka:

Daniel Zitka played one of his best games against Germinal Beerschot. The defence on the other hand wasn't that good. It isn't a lack of communication. "In the meantime I've learned how to deal with the defence," says Zitka. Read more »

RSCA follows Spanish player

RSCA follows Spanish player

According to some new sources, Anderlecht would be following a new right back. It would be the 29 year old Spanish player Juan Velasco, who still has a contract with his club Atletico Madrid until 2007. Read more »

Line Up: Westerlo - Anderlecht

Line Up: Westerlo - Anderlecht

Westerlo is always a difficult team for Anderlecht to beat. And all the injuries doesn't make the job easyier for Franky Vercauteren. Live on Sporza-Canvas at 17.45pm (GMT+1). Read more »


 19-08-2006 

Selection Westerlo – Anderlecht

Selection Westerlo – Anderlecht

Vercauteren has announced which players are selected for the game on Sunday. Vanden Borre is suspended. The Argentinean players Frutos en Pareja are fit. It’s the first official selection for Pareja Read more »

Leiva: "I want to prove myself"

Leiva:

Argentinian signing Cristian Leiva got the chance to proove himself against Panathinaikos Athens this week, but the midfielder will start on the bench against Westerlo anyway. Read more »

Diarra with Real against Anderlecht

Diarra with Real against Anderlecht

Real Madrid announced the transfer of Diarra. He will be transferred from Lyon to Real Madrid for 26 million. Diarra will make his first appearance for the Spanish club in the game against RSC Anderlecht. Read more »

 18-08-2006 

Reserves lost against Westerlo

Reserves lost against Westerlo

The reserves of RSC Anderlecht played tonight against Westerlo. The Mauves lost with 0-1. Cheik Tiote was the only player from the A-team who was lined-up, but he replaced after 30 minutes because he's still rehabilitating. Read more »

First day of work for Zetterberg

First day of work for Zetterberg

Zetterberg started his job as scout yesterday. The Swedish former-player of Anderlecht will be responsible for the Belgian and Scandinavian market. Later on, he'll become team manager. Read more »

Perisic is not coming

Perisic is not coming

Ivan Perisic, the 17-year-old attacking midfielder from Croatia has decided not to come to Anderlecht. He has just signed a contract for 4 years at the French club PC Sochaux. Read more »

Zewlakow: “Anthony will be fine”

Zewlakow: “Anthony will be fine”

Vanden Borre has a tough time, but Michal Zewlakow who has been a right back for years keeps supporting him. “He will be back very soon” predicts Michal.
“He is still very young. It’s normal at his age to have a hard time” Read more »

News from the internationals

News from the internationals

Yesterday evening a few international games were played in which some Anderlecht players were active. One of them was Ahmed Hassan, who lost with the Egyptian team with 0-2 against Uruguay. Read more »

Kolar tests in France

Kolar tests in France

Martin Kolar, the midfielder who has permission to leave Anderlecht, is staying in France at the moment. He will be testing at Ajaccio where Ruud Krol is coach. He also tested at the Greek Iraklis, with no success. Read more »

Injury news: Frutos fit again

Injury news: Frutos fit again

On Sunday RSCA meet co-leader Westerlo. Several players are returning from injuries. Also the internationals are coming back to Brussels. Goor, Vanden Borre, Van Damme & Juhasz are already back. Boussoufa & Hassan will arrive soon Read more »

 17-08-2006 

Van Damme suspended against Moeskroen

Van Damme suspended against Moeskroen

Jelle Van Damme will be suspended against Moeskroen. He got a red card against St-Truiden in the first game of the season. He is suspended for 1 match so he will be back for the game against Bruges. Read more »

Who will be the new right back?

Who will be the new right back?

There have already been a lot of players in whom Anderlecht was interested, but they never bought one of them. Van Holsbeeck even doubts if they’ll find a new right back. Read more »

Marco Van Basten wants to see Boussoufa

Marco Van Basten wants to see Boussoufa

Marco Van Basten will be in the audience during the game Westerlo - Anderlecht. The trainer of the Dutch national team wants to see how Boussoufa plays. Mbark only played some friendly games for the Moroccan national team. Read more »

Belgium – Kazachstan: 0-0

Belgium – Kazachstan: 0-0

The Red Devils couldn’t win against Kazachstan. The Belgian team thought that it was going to be an easy game. But they were wrong. They didn’t get much support from the audience. Read more »

 16-08-2006 

Legear: "I always want to replace someone"

Legear:

Jonathan Legear played a very good match against Panathinaikos on the right back position, but Vercauteren doesn’t think he’s a right back. Legear has the same opinion, but he always wants to replace someone for a while. Read more »

Offer from Levante for Mpenza?

Offer from Levante for Mpenza?

According to the Spanish press, Levante offered 1.25 million euros for Mpenza. But Anderlecht says they don't know anything about that. A lot of clubs are interested, but they only want to rent him. Read more »

Youth keeps winning

Youth keeps winning

Anderlecht have also won the Bart De Wispelaere tournament. A couple of days before , the 12 to 14 year olds and the cadets had also won 2 tournaments. Anderlecht beat Feyenoord with 3 - 2.
Read more »

 15-08-2006 

Forfaitscore against Grimbergen

Forfaitscore against Grimbergen

This afternoon Anderlecht won the game against Grimbergen with 0 - 5. Boateng, Mbo Mpenza, Sami Allagui, Nicolas Frutos and Mémé Tchité scored the goals for Anderlecht. Read more »

Next training behind closed doors

Next training behind closed doors

Fans who want to go to a trainig should postpone it until next week. Tomorrow it is a holiday and Wednesday they have the day off. The rest of the week they will train behind closed doors. Read more »

Today against Grimbergen

Today against Grimbergen

Today Anderlecht will play a game against Grimbergen. Franky can't count on several players because of the interland of the Red Devils against Kazachstan on Wednesday. Kick off at 4pm at the Prinsenbosstadium. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Today the players only ran a bit and in the afternoon they went to Neerpede where they played some games in the pooring rain. Frutos finished the training and is fit again. Read more »

 14-08-2006 

New ticketing open

New ticketing open

The new ticketing has opened today. Tickets can now be bought on the place where the old fanshop used to be. Because there is more space, people will be helped in a better way. The ticketing will be open from 9am until 5.30pm Read more »

Goor: "We have to win this game"

Goor:

The day after tomorrow, the Red Devils will play their first qualification game for the EC 2008. After nog playing during the EC in Portugal and the WC in Germany, this is their last option. Captain Goor is clear: Read more »

Pujol visits ex - teammates

Pujol visits ex - teammates

A remarkable visitor at Anderlecht in the morning: Grégory Pujol. During the training he visited his ex - teammates. The French striker is playing for the French team Sedan at the moment. Read more »

Anderlecht win European cadet tournament

Anderlecht win European cadet tournament

Anderlecht's cadets have won the European cadet tournament in Overijse. They've won the last game with 7 - 1 against Beveren's cadets. Anderlecht have already won this tournament 2 times and also this time they were the best team. Read more »

 13-08-2006 

Red Devils lose from young ones with 4 - 1

Red Devils lose from young ones with 4 - 1

The Red Devils have lost their game against the young Red Devils. Because the Red Devils only had 9 players, 2 young ones joined them. The game lasted for 2 x 35 minutes and ended in a 4 - 1 score for the young ones. Read more »

Schollen probably out for 1 week

Schollen probably out for 1 week

Davy Schollen's injury isn't that bad. The goalkeeper would only by out for one week. Schollen got injured on Thursday, and couldn't play against Panathinaikos, and he can't play with the Red Devils. Read more »

Lazio Roma invites Anderlecht

Lazio Roma invites Anderlecht

The Italian club, Lazio Roma has invited RSC Anderlecht to play against them on the 3rd of September. The Italian league starts a few days later, and Lazio think that Anderlecht is a good team to practice against. Read more »

 12-08-2006 

Only nine players on training Red Devils

Only nine players on training Red Devils

Only nine players were present on the first training of the Red Devils for the EC-qualification game against Kazachstan. That were De Vlieger, De Decker, Defour, Dembele, Geraerts, Goor, Van Damme, Vanden Borre and Vandenberghe. Read more »

Doubts about Boussoufa's brother

Doubts about Boussoufa's brother

The brother of Mbark Boussoufa also made the trip to Greece, but he did not come on the pitch. He is staying in Anderlecht until the game against Grimbergen to earn a contract in Brussels. Read more »

Vercauteren: "Legear is no defender"

Vercauteren:

The press were very enthousiastic about the first game of Jonathan Legear on the right back-position, but coach Franky Vercauteren is very clear. He wants a new right defender to join the team. Read more »

AS Roma interested in Baseggio

AS Roma interested in Baseggio

According to the local press the Italian club AS Roma would be interested in Walter Baseggio. AS Roma wants Alou Diarra, but Olympique Lyon are also interested in him. AS Roma sees an alternative in Baseggio. Read more »

Appeal: Surprise for Munaron

Appeal: Surprise for Munaron

Jacky Munaron, goalkeeper - trainer of Anderlecht will turn 50. Because of his birthday there will be a suprise during the game against Bruges on 27th August. Read more »

 11-08-2006 

No official offer for Mbo

No official offer for Mbo

Manager Van Holsbeeck announced that no one has placed an offer for the striker Mpenza. Mpenza wants to leave Anderlecht because his chances on playing are not big since Anderlecht have a lot of players for his position. Read more »

Panathinaikos – Anderlecht: 1-0

Panathinaikos – Anderlecht: 1-0

Anderlecht wasn’t able to beat Panathinaikos. In the 38th minute the Greek player Papadopoulos scored a penalty. Anderlecht had a few chances but couldn’t score. 1-0 victory for the Greek team. Read more »

 10-08-2006 

Van Holsbeeck: “Mpenza has to stay”

Van Holsbeeck: “Mpenza has to stay”

Yesterday Mpenza announced all of a sudden that he wants to leave Anderlecht. Vercauteren says that Mpenza is not longer wanted in the first team. Manager Van Holsbeeck doesn’t agree with the coach on that. Read more »

120th interland for Hassan

120th interland for Hassan

Ahmed Hassan has been selected to play a game against Uruguay with the national team of Egypt. This can be Hassan's 120th interland. He is really proud of what he has achieved with the Egyptian national team. Read more »

Leiva: "Of course I'm disappointed"

Leiva:

Christian Leiva will probably play against Panathinaikos tonight. The opportunity to show his qualities. " I want to show that I'm able to play on European level, this match will be a challenge." Read more »

Strasser will not be transferred

Strasser will not be transferred

Anderlecht was following the defender Jeff Strasser. He plays at the German Mönchengladbach. Manager Van Holsbeeck announced that the club is not longer interested in the player. Read more »

Salou is Red Devil

Salou is Red Devil

Within a few weeks, Ibrahim will be officially Belgian. He also decided to play for the Belgian national team in the future, and not for his homeland, namely Ghana. Read more »

Red Devils know their referee

Red Devils know their referee

Next Wednesday is D-Day for the Red Devils: they play their first qualification game for Euro 2008, against Kazakhstan. The match will be whistled by North-Irish Mark Courtney. Read more »

Anderlecht-Panathinaikos

Anderlecht-Panathinaikos

Tonight, Anderlecht play a friendly game against Panathinaikos. Some players are absent because of international matches. Boussoufa's brother, being tested, is in the group. Read more »

Vandereycken calls up De Decker

Vandereycken calls up De Decker

Vandereycken has replaced injured Swerts by Wim De Decker in his selection for the match against Kazakhstan. This is a very painful decision, as you may imagine, for Olivier Deschacht... Read more »

 09-08-2006 

Mpenza: "I'm losing my time"

Mpenza:

Besides all the criticisms, Anderlecht also has to worry about Mpenza. "I"m losing my time here," the striker says. "I'm second choice," he complains. I don't know what's wrong, but I don't know whether or Read more »

Training news

Training news

Players who don't have to play with their national team had to train 2 times today. The medical staff also evaluated the injuries of Frutos, Serhat, Biglia, Pareja, Proto, Van Steenberghe and Tioté. Read more »

 08-08-2006 

Deschacht unhappy with non selection

Deschacht unhappy with non selection

As expected Olivier Deschacht wasn't chosen by Vandereycken. At the moment the defender refuses to give any comment, but clearly he is a bit unhappy. During the training Franky had to intervene, that's how hard it was for him. Read more »

Commotion around refs

Commotion around refs

The game RSCA - GBA is still a subject that is discussed. Colemonts would have had a bad report in January. By the way, he is a ref from the category B. Jean Clause Jourquin, president of the refs says it is nonsense. Read more »

Red Devils: Swerts out

Red Devils: Swerts out

National coach René Vandereycken will have to search for a replacement for Gill Swerts. The Red Devil caught a serious knee injury on training with his Dutch team Vitesse. He will probably be out for a long period. Read more »

Many absent players in Anderlecht

Many absent players in Anderlecht

No games in the Jupiler League are scheduled this weekend, and this is a very welcome break for Anderlecht. Many players are injured or absent, although they will challenge Panathinaikos. Read more »

Vanden Borre: "I'm fed up with this"

Vanden Borre:

Anthony Vanden Borre received a red card during the first half of the game against Germinal Beerschot, and was very disappointed after the game. "This was annoying for my team mates. I'm so fed up with this", said the midfielder. Read more »

Anderlecht games rescheduled

Anderlecht games rescheduled

The Belgian Football Federation announced today that several games in the Jupiler League have been rescheduled. Among them are three games of RSC Anderlecht, on the fifth, sixth and seventh match day. Read more »

 07-08-2006 

Selection young red devils

Selection young red devils

After René Vandereycken, also Jean - François De Sart has announced his selection. The game will be played on August 15th against France. Kick off at 8pm in Bayeux. Read more »

Selection Belgium - Kazachstan

Selection Belgium - Kazachstan

A couple of hours ago , René Vandereycken has announced the names of the 20 players for the game against Kazachstan. The game will be played the 16th of August in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium. Read more »

French interest for Kolar

French interest for Kolar

Eventually there wasn't a transfer for Martin Kolar to the Greek team Iraklis, but there is already some other interest. The French team Ajaccio, coached by Ruud Krol, want's to have the midfielder. Read more »

Deschacht: "Penalty was compensation"

Deschacht:

There were a lot of discusstions about the penalty Anderlecht got against GBA. Beerschot said it was a gift of the ref, Boussoufa said it was a deserved penalty. Olivier Deschacht has his proper opinion about it. Read more »

Ref forgot his cards

Ref forgot his cards

The first appearance of ref Laurent Colemonts in the first league was already controversial. He gave a red card and a cheap penalty to Anderlecht, but he also forgot his cards in the dressingrooms after half time. Read more »

Boussoufa: " Deserved penalty"

Boussoufa:

If there's someone we have to thank after the game, it certainly is Mbark Boussoufa. Because of his penalty Hassan could score. The press and GBA feel that Anderlecht got a gift, but Mbark doesn't think so. Read more »

 06-08-2006 

Lamey can't leave PSV

Lamey can't leave PSV

Anderlecht can go on with their search for a right back. PSV has decided that defender Lamey can't leave the club. "I'd rather keep Lamey, we don't have a lot of richt backs," Ronald Koeman explains. Read more »

Zitka: "Wonderful, I even got goosebumps"

Zitka:

It was a narrow win for Anderlecht, but the man of the match was definitely Daniël Zitka, who excelled at the end of the game with some wonderful saves. After the game he got a standing ovation from all the fans. Read more »

Narrow win for Anderlecht

Narrow win for Anderlecht

Anderlecht defeated Germinal Beerschot yesterday, but it was a close bet. The game ended on a 1-0 result. The Mauves were reduced to 10 players after a red card for Vanden Borre. Hassan scored the only goal, on a penalty kick.
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Vercauteren: "First half was bad"

Vercauteren:

Vercauteren was happy with the victory, but not with the way of play. "The first half was really bad", he says. "They didn't do what we had agreed on: no control of the ball, no long passes, no quality, no confidence" Read more »

 05-08-2006 

No tickets left for visitors

No tickets left for visitors

In spite of the fact that there are still some places available for the visitors, they won't be sold. Also the sale of the tickets for the games against Lokeren and Ghent goes really well. Read more »

Transfer Kolar cancelled

Transfer Kolar cancelled

Martin Kolar tested for Greek side Iraklis this week, but the transfer has been cancelled. The idea was that he would play for one year on loan, with an option on purchase. But the Greek coach does not want Kolar anymore. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck: " A real honour"

Van Holsbeeck:

Also Van Holsbeeck thinks that the invitation from Real is a real honour. "It started with clubmanager Serrano, an old guy who returned to Madrid because of the new president. He knows Michel Verschueren well." Read more »

Vercauteren announces line up

Vercauteren announces line up

Vercauteren has announced the 19 names of those who will be playing tonight against Germinal Beerschot. There is also some news about the injured players. Half of August Frutos' and Pareja's injuries will be evaluated. Read more »

 04-08-2006 

Lamah is a top talent

Lamah is a top talent

The European Championship hasn’t been a success for the Belgian U23-team , but there is a player who is on the list of the 10 European top talents of the UEFA. Roland Lamah is one of the most talented players in the team. Read more »

Roland Juhasz talks about last season

Roland Juhasz talks about last season

"After all that misery of last season, I hope it's now completely finished", reacts Rolan Juhasz after a long period of injuries. "I was never injured in Hungary. I really hope I can play this season without pain", he stated. Read more »

Lamey still possible for Anderlecht

Lamey still possible for Anderlecht

Anderlecht are considering to make an offer for Michael Lamey. They are scouting the defender during the friendly games against Nürnberg next Saturday and against Ajax Amsterdam on August 13. Read more »

Anderlecht support Standard

Anderlecht support Standard

Standard will play against Steaua Bukarest in the third preliminary round of the Champions League, and Anderlecht had better support the Belgian team. Anderlecht might take advantage if Bukarest are eliminated. Read more »

Bart Goor: "Anderlecht are too nice"

Bart Goor:

Anderlecht will play against Germinal Beerschot tomorrow, and everyone is optimistic about the chances of Anderlecht. Except for Bart Goor, who is a bit worried. "I still see weak spots', states Goor. Read more »

New chapter in Baseggio soap

New chapter in Baseggio soap

Treviso received an offer from Lazio Roma for Walter Baseggio. Nevertheless, they do not seem interested in a move of the Belgian midfielder, who is playing for Treviso on loan. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

The Argentinian player Lucas Biglia caught a minor injury and was treated yesterday. Frutos (knee), Proto (knee), Pareja (thigh), Tioté (contracture) and Jan Van Steenberghe (foot) trained individually. Read more »

Serkan Akin signs professional contract

Serkan Akin signs professional contract

Serkan Akin, the brother of striker Serhat, signed his first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht. Serhat, who has a knee injury, is back from Germany, where he was rehabilitating. He will train individually in Brussels. Read more »

Anderlecht did not want Mpenza to leave

Anderlecht did not want Mpenza to leave

AA Ghent chairman Ivan De Witte claims that Anderlecht did not want to work on a possible transfer of Mbo Mpenza to Ghent. But also De Witte had his doubts about the striker. He thought his financial requests were too high. Read more »

De Man operated on

De Man operated on

Mark De Man was operated on the ankle on Thursday August 3. Everything went well and no complications have arisen. The defender is expected to be out for about two months. Read more »

Zitka: "I only think of today"

Zitka:

Because Silvio Proto is injured, Daniël Zitka is sure about his spot between the posts of Anderlecht. It is very likely that he will move to the bench again when Proto is fit, but the Czech goalie does not want to think of that. Read more »

Anderlecht against Real Madrid

Anderlecht against Real Madrid

Anderlecht will challenged Real Madrid in the trophy of Bernabeu, which will be played on Wednesday August 23. Fabio Capello will present his new team to the audience during that game. Read more »

"We have to take care of Hassan"

Herman Van Holsbeeck is very proud of all the transfers he completed, and especially of Ahmed Hassan because he was also wanted by several Spanish and English teams. Nevertheless, Hassan is not an easy character. Read more »

 03-08-2006 

Interview with Boussoufa in Studio 1

Interview with Boussoufa in Studio 1

This Sunday, Boussoufa will be one of the guests in the program Studio 1. He will talk about the game against GBA and about his future at Anderlecht. Studio 1, Sunday 6 August at 10.40 pm on Eén. Read more »

Season tickets sold out

Season tickets sold out

RSCA announced that all season tickets are sold out. The match against GBA and the match against Bruges are also sold out. The ticketing will be closed from 9-12 August. In that period the ticketing will move to the old fanshop. Read more »

Deschacht: “I prefer the left back”

Deschacht: “I prefer the left back”

A few days ago the press said that Deschacht could play in de central defence. Deschacht is not really happy with that, he still prefers the left back to become a better player. Although it's positive that the coach counts on him. Read more »

Supervisor for Hassan

Supervisor for Hassan

The Libyan Abdel Tantush helps Hassan with his integration. He translates everything and even tries to calm down Hassan every now and then. Some time ago, people said that Hassan wanted to leave Anderlecht. Read more »

Member of the Ketjes Club mascot

Member of the Ketjes Club mascot

This Saturday the young Thomas Claes will be the mascot. The 5-year-old boy is a member of the Ketjes Club. He is going to walk upon the field with the players, afterwards he will get a picture of his favourite player, Deschacht. Read more »

 02-08-2006 

Injury news

Injury news

The Argentinian Biglia got a sturdy kick on his knee and ankle during the training but it doesn't seems to be very bad. Mbo rejoined the group training and this afternoon also Frutos will rejoin the group. Read more »

Mbokani arrived in Anderlecht

Mbokani arrived in Anderlecht

Dieumerci Mbokani arrived today and started immediately with training. Later this week he will do the usual medical tests. The attacker from Congo signed in the middle of June a contract for 1 year. Read more »

Ghent - RSCA on Sunday 19/11

Ghent - RSCA on Sunday 19/11

Because of the safety, mayor Beke of Ghent has decided to have the game between Ghent and Anderlecht played on 19/11 at 1pm. Normally the game would be played on Saturday 18/11. Read more »

Van Damme happy at Anderlecht

Van Damme happy at Anderlecht

Despite having problems where he lives, Jelle Van Damme is happy at Anderlecht. "It has been a while that I fel this good. I want to become one of the basic players," he says. Read more »

Biglia: " I want to stay in Europe"

Biglia:

During the game against STVV, Biglia was the victim of Jelle Van Damme's red card. The Argentinian had to make room for an extra defender. But it's not a big deal for the man himself: "When Van Damme got his card I knew it. Read more »

Van Damme moves to Pajottenland

Van Damme moves to Pajottenland

Jelle Van Damme is sick of all the insults he got from anti - Anderlecht fans and will leave Lokeren, the town he's living in now. He is looking for a place in Pajottenland. Read more »

Kompany causes Hamburg defeat

Kompany causes Hamburg defeat

Vincent Kompany was the hero after his first game and first goal for German side Hamburg, but yesterday came the anti-climax. Hamburg lost against Werder Bremen in the semi-finals of the Liga Pokal after a mistake by Kompany. Read more »

Kolar one season to Iraklis

Kolar one season to Iraklis

Martin Kolar found a destination at last. The Czech midfielder was allowed to look for a new team, but only on loan. The 23-year-old player will now join Greek side Iraklis for one season on loan. Read more »

 01-08-2006 

Keeper Daniel Zitka relieved

Keeper Daniel Zitka relieved

During the game against STVV, keeper Daniel Zitka couldn't help the 2 goals. But after the game he was relieved. "Already one difficult game behind us. After the second goal we fought for our victory. Read more »

Competition-games frobidden in July

Competition-games frobidden in July

Although the first day of the competition is over, the league forbids games in July. But Robert Stercks doesn't see a problem. Everyone agreed on the calendar, so there is no problem. I'm sure there won't be any complaints. Read more »

Standard fans threatened Tchité

Standard fans threatened Tchité

Not all standard fans can accept that Tchité went to Anderlecht and scored the deciding goals against STVV in the last 2 minutes. After the game the ex - standard player got a few threats from standard fans. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Good news for the injured players: Frutos' rehabilitation goes well and his knee is almost healed. Pareja and Proto are allowed to do some more rehabilitation exercises. Read more »

New defender for RSCA?

New defender for RSCA?

It seems that the board has his eye on a defender. But the decision is postponed until Thursday, because Vanden Stock is coming back then. According to the press the defender would be Michael Lamey from PSV. Read more »

Operation for Mark De Man

Operation for Mark De Man

No good news for De Man. The player himself already feared for his injury, but now the doctor has confirmed that an operation is necessary. He will be out for 2 months, possibly 3 because he came down on a bad way during a duel. Read more »