GAMES On Sunday, October 5th at 1:30 PM, the Clasico against Standard Liège is back at Lotto Park. The stadium will be completely full: all available tickets were already sold during the Mauve+ priority period. There will therefore be no open sale. Anyone who still wants to attend can only get a ticket through RSCA Resale or the VIP packages. Read more »
OTHER Romelu and Jordan Lukaku had to say goodbye to their father, Roger Lukaku, who passed away at the age of 58. The Red Devils striker wrote a poignant message expressing his gratitude and grief. Read more »
GAMES On Sunday, October 5, RSC Anderlecht hosts Standard Liège at Lotto Park. Referee Bram Van Driessche will kick off the match at 1:30 PM. Yves De Neve and Quentin Lesceux will be the assistant referees. Lawrence Visser will be the fourth official. Read more »
GAMES Morocco won its first match at the U20 World Cup against Spain, 2-0, in Chile. Ali Maamar (pictured) played the entire match. Anas Tajaouart came on as a substitute after 74 minutes. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After a few difficult weeks, Tristan Degreef stayed calm. Against OH Leuven, the young midfielder was back in the starting lineup for Anderlecht and showed character, despite the disappointing 1-1 draw. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi wasn't sparing any criticism after the 1-1 draw against OH Leuven. The Purple & White couldn't follow up their strong performance against AA Gent. Read more »
OTHER Mihajlo Cvetkovic continues to attract attention at RSCA Futures. Against Club NXT, the young striker was once again decisive with two goals, nearly leading his team to victory. Read more »
OTHER Today Mario Stroeykens celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht is considering signing 20-year-old attacker Yves Erick Bile. The player, currently excelling at Bulgarian side Ludogorets with 3 goals and 1 assist in 9 matches, stands out for his strength, sharp dribbling, and aerial play. A €3 million offer has reportedly been made to bring Bile to Brussels this winter. Despite Anderlecht's interest, Ludogorets does not intend to let the young attacker go easily. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In a thrilling Challenger Pro League match, RSCA Futures delivered a dominant performance against Club NXT, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The match showed the talent of 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic, who showed his instincts as a striker with two goals. After a cool equalizer in the first half, he scored again after a beautiful combination with Engwanda in the second. Cvetkovic, who has already been selected for the Serbian national team, has high ambitions and wants to join the Anderlecht first team. Read more »
DAMES The Anderlecht women's team won 3-1 against Club Brugge. At halftime, the score was still level at 1-1. The Purple & White team is now the only team with the maximum nine points from three matches. Champions OHL are only halfway through the ranking with 4 points from 6. Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures have taken a point against rivals Club Brugge NXT. The Brugge side are having a weaker season than last year and are below the Futures in the ranking. Yesterday's match ended in a 2-2 draw. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Ilay Camara naturally felt the goal conceded was a shame, but otherwise saw a very exciting match, with OHL primarily utilizing long balls. According to Camara, his team should have shown more intensity to paralyze the opponent. "We also created very few chances, which had a negative impact on our play," he observed. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi didn't deny his team's underperformance against OHL. However, he pointed to the significant fatigue within the squad, which he believes affected the intensity of the game. During the match, OHL had a clear advantage on second balls. "The midfield didn't live up to expectations in the first half either," he said. Hasi considered Nathan De Cat the best player in midfield. Read more »
GAMES A weak Anderlecht was held to a 1-1 draw in OHL. After Leuven had the best chance before halftime, Anderlecht made it 0-1 after the break via Vazquez's knee. Because Anderlecht controlled the game after the break, the hardest part seemed to be over, but the Purple & White suddenly relinquished possession to OHL and retreated. Anderlecht paid for this reserved play in the 80th minute with the equalizer. Another win in Leuven for the Purple & White, who once again barely managed to create a single chance. Read more »
YOUTH Peter Verbeke and Anderlecht are parting ways for a second time, the club announced. Verbeke, currently a Talent Manager for the youth team, is leaving football and will work as a lawyer at Walter Van Steenbruggen's firm. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After a controversial tackle on Bryan Heynen, Tristan Degreef was forced to watch from the sidelines for several weeks. Tonight, the young Anderlecht winger makes his comeback, against, of all places, his first club, OH Leuven. Behind the player with a short fuse on the pitch lies a story of talent, drive, and family sacrifices. Read more »
OTHER The Belgian Clasico between Anderlecht and Standard Liège will take place on October 5, with supporters of the Rouches returning to Lotto Park for the first time since December 2023. The return of 682 fans, who will travel under a strict combined travel arrangement, marks the end of almost two years of mutual exclusion between the two clubs. Although the permitted capacity is limited, it is nevertheless important for both the supporters and the clubs. Mayor Fabrice Cumps describes it as a "test," with the fans' behavior being closely monitored. Read more »
YOUTH After a first matchday without too many setbacks, Neerpede's youth teams faced their first real test against Genk's youth teams last Saturday. Over the summer, changes were made to the playing style, with more one-time football, but so far this seems to be struggling to take hold. This resulted in a disappointing record, with only one win from five matches. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After three nail-biting matches on the bench, Yari Verschaeren was called up for another substitute on Tuesday against Gent. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi discussed his number ten's situation. "Due to Nathan De Cat's improved form, we opted for him at some point," Hasi said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Theo Leoni reflects on his departure from Anderlecht, almost a month ago. "It saddened me to have to leave, but I had to do it," he says. "It was better for everyone." However, Leoni confirms that he could have extended his contract until 2029. Read more »
GAMES RSC Anderlecht has rejoined the top three with a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory against AA Gent. After a disappointing performance against Antwerp, it was not a gala performance, but the purple and white could count on a solid block in midfield. The key players? Two young “Nathans”: Nathan De Cat (17) and Nathan Saliba (21). Read more »
INTERVIEWS Before the match between OH Leuven and RSC Anderlecht, OHL coach David Hubert spoke candidly about his time with the Purple & White. Hubert, who was dismissed in March 2024, emphasized that he remains grateful for the opportunities he was given at the club, even though his departure was painful. Read more »
OTHER Mario Stroeykens was visibly relieved after RSC Anderlecht's home victory against KAA Gent. According to the young striker, the Purple & White played a solid game, although he felt the score could have been higher. “We could have made it easier for ourselves by converting more chances, but the goal came at the right time.” Read more »
OTHER Now that Anderlecht and Club Brugge have played their postponed games, all clubs in the top division have eight games played. And what do we see? After eight match days, Anderlecht is actually in second place. Read more »
WEBSITE Now that Wouter Vandenhaute has stepped down as chairman, options are reportedly being explored to remove his blocking minority at the board level. Most of these options involve the full or partial buyout of the shares held by Vandenhaute and his business partners. The press is also abuzz with rumors that foreign investors are interested in getting involved. There have already been reports of interest from Qatar and the US. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Sudinfo, Moroccan-Belgian midfielder Selim Amallah (28) has been offered to Anderlecht. The contract of the former Anderlecht and Standard player was terminated at Real Valladolid at the player's request. Read more »
GAMES No time to rest for RSC Anderlecht, as Friday brings a trip to Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Simon Bourdeaud'hui will kick off the match at 8:45 p.m. at Den Dreef. Michael Geerolf and Jonas Van Dyck will assist him on the sidelines. Read more »
OTHER After the disappointment against Antwerp, Anderlecht wanted to respond, and they succeeded. Coach Besnik Hasi saw his team show the right reaction: “It's good that we showed a reaction. I saw good commitment and dedication from my players.” Read more »
OTHER Ali Maamar was one of the standouts on his wing against Gent, but Anderlecht will have to do without him in the coming weeks. The versatile defender has been called up by Morocco for the U20 World Cup, which kicks off this weekend. Read more »
OTHER After the important victory, goalkeeper Colin Coosemans was visibly satisfied. For him, the victory meant more than just three points: “This was a very important game for us anyway. I already had the feeling that we were on the rise in the last few games, but that match against Antwerp was difficult. It's still a bit up and down, but this victory is very satisfying.”
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OTHER Today Thomas Foket celebrates his birthday! He becomes 31 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures also ended their match with a victory yesterday. The Futures won 0-2 on the field of Olympic Charleroi, which is still without points. The Purple & White climb to tenth place in the standings for now. Sixteen-year-old Joshua Nga Kana (Bethume) scored both goals. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht deservedly won 1-0 against KAA Gent. The Purple & White had a number of chances tonight, but clearly lacked a finisher. Gent played a weak game, but Anderlecht was unable to take advantage of this until a ball from Stroeykens in the 68th minute deflected off a Gent player and into the goal. Anderlecht is now second in the standings and will travel to OHL on Friday, traditionally a difficult away game for the Purple & White. Read more »
YOUTH While his teammate Anas Tajaouart has already joined the Moroccan U20 squad for the World Cup, the situation surrounding Ali Maamar remains uncertain. The young defender from RSC Anderlecht may have to stay in Brussels. Read more »
OTHER AA Gent travels to Lotto Park with confidence after victories against Antwerp and Dender. Nevertheless, coach Ivan Leko always considers Anderlecht the favorite at home: “They have invested heavily and have the luxury of not using players such as Verschaeren or Cvetkovic.” Read more »
OTHER Interestingly, two Still brothers will be on the bench for the top match between Anderlecht and AA Gent. Edward (34) is Besnik Hasi's assistant at Anderlecht, while Nicolas (29) supports Ivan Leko at the Buffalos. Meanwhile, the third brother, Will (32), coaches Southampton in the English second division.
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INJURIES Anderlecht is currently missing Thorgan Hazard, Ilay Camara, and Adriano Bertaccini, but the latter is on the mend. The striker (25) tore his meniscus against AEK Athens at the end of August and underwent surgery in early September. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS When Anderlecht hosts AA Gent tonight, Cedric Hatenboer (20) will once again be missing from the match sheet. This is surprising, as the Dutchman was acquired from Excelsior Rotterdam last summer for €2.1 million. He is not even playing for RSCA Futures, where young or less-used players can gain experience in 1B. The reason? A specific clause in his contract. Read more »
OTHER In a remarkable performance, Grello, the 40-year-old captain of RSCA Futsal, led the Belgian futsal team to a convincing 7-2 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Qualification for the European Championship is almost certain, but for Grello, the match was even more special. Born in Brazil but naturalized as a Belgian citizen, he wore the captain's armband for the first time. Read more »
OTHER Marc Coucke had a rather gloomy evening at Lotto Park. Anderlecht once again ended up with a draw against Antwerp, picking up only two points from their last nine games. Despite having plenty of possession, the Brussels team lacked the ideas and creativity to win the game on their home turf. Read more »
GAMES Tonight, RSC Anderlecht will host the Buffalos at Lotto Park. Referee Nicolas Laforge will kick off the match at 8:30 p.m. Laurent Conotte and Vito Di Vincenzo will assist Laforge on the sidelines, with Simon Bourdeaud'hui as the fourth official. Read more »
OTHER Like the rest of the team, Ludwig Augustinsson was disappointed after Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp. Once again, the Purple & White dropped points at Lotto Park, points that could prove costly at the end of the season. “It's disappointing that we couldn't score today,” said the Swedish defender. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After RSC Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi was disappointed. Although the Brussels team had a few chances through Luis Vázquez and César Huerta, he regretted that his team failed to capitalize on them. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After the match against Antwerp, Marco Kana was disappointed that Anderlecht couldn't keep the three points at home. “We had a lot of possession, but created too few chances,” analyzed the central defender. According to him, the pressure remains high: “At home, victory must always be the goal.” Read more »
INTERVIEWS He is only 17 years old, with his socks casually pulled down, a determined look in his eyes, and ambitions that extend beyond the lines of the soccer field. Nathan De Cat, better known as “Catje,” is RSC Anderlecht's latest gem. In just a few months, he made the leap from the playground in his backyard to the fields of the Pro League, and managed to make his mark in a dressing room full of established names. Read more »
INJURIES Thorgan Hazard dropped out before the game and was replaced by Mario Stroeykens. According to Hasi, the midfielder felt something in his hamstrings. The coach is treating it as a ‘precautionary measure'. So it's unclear how long Hazard will be unavailable. Read more »
GAMES Can we have a little more, please? Anderlecht delivered a soporific performance against a well-defending Antwerp. The Purple & White had a lot of possession, but couldn't do anything with it. They barely created any chances throughout the entire match. Anderlecht did have to do without Hazard, who was injured during the warm-up. Another two points lost, this time against a mediocre Antwerp. Read more »
DAMES The Anderlecht women have continued their momentum from the European campaign. The Purple & White won 6-0 against Genk. The game was already decided at halftime, with the score at 4-0 Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures drew 1-1 at FC Liège. This puts them in fourteenth place in the Challenger Pro League. Read more »
DAMES The draw for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Europa Cup took place in Nyon. RSCA Women will face Portuguese side Sporting Clube de Braga. After an impressive qualifying round, with victories of 0-5 away and 9-0 at home against Aris Limassol, the Belgian club faces a considerable challenge. The first match will take place on home turf on October 7 or 8, followed by an away match in Portugal on October 15 or 16. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht is sending two players from its first team, Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart, to the U-20 World Cup, which will be played in Chile starting on September 27. Both players have been called up for Morocco. Read more »
TRANSFERS On the eve of the clash with Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi gave an explanation at a press conference. Hasi defended his players, particularly the young and inexperienced defense, but also Tristan Degreef. The controversy surrounding his red card last Sunday was still present. However, Hasi expressed his unconditional support for the player. Read more »
OTHER If you were walking around Astridpark in the early 1990s, you might have seen the young Ghanaian winger Yaw Preko pop up at Anderlecht. Preko (born on September 8, 1974, in Accra) moved to Brussels in 1992 with the hope of making his breakthrough with the purple and white. The year before, Anderlecht had seen him become world champion with the U17s. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht has extended winger Nilson Angulo's contract until the summer of 2029. This was announced via the club's official channels. Angulo, who was originally under contract until the summer of 2027, is being rewarded for his good performances with the first team. After a difficult start at the club, during which he mostly played for RSCA Futures, Angulo attracted the attention of several clubs during the last transfer window after a flying start in the league. Read more »
GAMES The 16th final of the Belgian Cup between RSCA and KVK Ninove will take place at Lotto Park in Anderlecht. As previously announced, season ticket holders have until September 24 to reserve their seats. Tickets will go on general sale on October 1. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices have been set at €5 for a standing place and €10 for seats. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Defender Simic left Anderlecht last minute to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The Purple & White received a hefty check, and Simic is also extremely satisfied with the deal: “I was happy in Brussels, but transfers are part of football.” Read more »
TRANSFERS Now that the transfer window has closed, the uncomfortable reality sets in: Mario Stroeykens may have been hoping for a big transfer, and the club itself may have been hoping to pocket millions. However, the transfer did not happen. As a result, both parties are back in negotiations for an extended and improved contract. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the initial signs are positive. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After the 3-1 victory over Chelsea, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany spoke about the situation at RSC Anderlecht. During an interview with VTM, he emphasized the importance of hard work and staying calm for the Brussels club. Kompany, who has been expressing his support for Anderlecht for years, remains positive despite the current challenges: “I'm just a supporter, even in difficult times.” Read more »
OTHER The Belgian futsal team can qualify for the European Championship. This weekend, the first of two crucial matches against Bosnia-Herzegovina will take place at the Lotto Arena in Antwerp. The winner of this double confrontation will secure a place at EURO 2026, a milestone that Belgium last achieved twelve years ago. The selection includes Gabriel D'Angelo “Grello,” Steven Dillien, and Kenneth Vanderheyden from RSC Anderlecht Futsal. Read more »
DAMES RSCA Women won 9-0 against Aris Limassol in the Europa Cup, the second European competition. Anderlecht had already beaten the Cypriots 5-0 last week. The women will find out who their next opponent is on Friday. Read more »
INJURIES Killian Sardella is relieved to be back on the soccer field and thanks RSC Anderlecht for the confidence they have shown in him. His assist to Luis Vazquez during the match against Genk underscores his regained self-confidence. Sardella made his comeback not only with a solid performance, but also with a decisive pass and a celebration reminiscent of a goal scorer. “I've come a long way,” said the defender.
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OTHER All the paperwork has been finalized, so Anderlecht can finally call on Mihajlo Ilic. The Serbian defender trained with the team for the first time today. He could make his debut on Saturday against Antwerp. Read more »
INJURIES How is Ilay Camara doing in the meantime? Well, La Dernière Heure knows that the wingback has not yet resumed training. According to the Walloon newspaper, he will do so soon, but they do not expect to see him back in action until mid-October. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht has accepted the suspension proposal from the federal prosecutor's office for Tristan Degreef. This means that the young midfielder will have to sit out two matches. On top of that, he will also receive a conditional one-match suspension and a fine of €2,500. Read more »
GAMES RSC Anderlecht has another home game scheduled for Saturday evening, hosting Antwerp at Lotto Park. Referee Erik Lambrechts will kick off the match at 8:45 p.m. Read more »
OTHER Tim Borguet has shared his views on the transfer window for the first time. The Sports CEO indicated that things haven't gone entirely according to plan. Although the club is close to its sales targets, there are still several significant contracts they want to get rid of. Borguet is referring to Thomas Foket, Mats Rits, Majeed Ashimeru, and Alexis Flips. They will remain with the club until at least January: "We hope for a solution then and are exploring other options," he said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Marc Coucke is working hard to bring stability to RSC Anderlecht. He has scheduled numerous meetings and expects to present a new organizational structure for the club in five weeks. Coucke is surprised by the support he is receiving from various stakeholders who are willing to help the team. "I have cleared my schedule for this great club," he responded. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Killian Sardella felt his team deserved more than the point they got. He praised the tactical adjustments made by coach Besnik Hasi, who decided to switch to a five-back lineup after a red card. Sardella emphasized that the team remained solid and capitalized on counterattacks. "I saw positive aspects that can give us confidence," he said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard indicated after the match against Genk that, given the circumstances, the point earned can be considered a positive. He emphasized that the team defended well, although fatigue was noticeable towards the end of the match. "After the red card, it became a real challenge for us. We're used to playing in possession and then suddenly had to switch to counterattacking. However, we showed resilience and were able to capitalize on our chances," he said. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Captain Colin Coosemans was disappointed after the match and also briefly addressed Degreef's red card. Besnik Hasi said afterward that he doesn't intend to reduce the intensity of the game, but that this intensity shouldn't automatically lead to yellow or red cards. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht and Racing Genk played to a 1-1 draw in a match marked by contrasting fortunes and a controversial red card. The outcome leaves questions about whether Anderlecht gained a valuable point or squandered two, particularly given their one-man disadvantage for much of the game. The match began positively for Anderlecht, with an early shot from Hazard setting the tone for an aggressive first quarter. However, despite some promising chances, including opportunities for Hazard and Huerta, they failed to capitalize. Read more »
1B In the Challenger Pro League, RSCA Futures suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Beerschot. The young team, led by coach Jelle Coen, started the match with great bravado and creativity, but was unable to withstand the experience of their opponents. With only two players over the age of 20, 16-year-old Jayden Onia Seke stood out in particular with his speed and ability to disrupt the Beerschot defense. Despite the defeat, Coen remained proud of his players. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht will not be able to call on newcomer Mihajlo Ilic this weekend. The 22-year-old Serbian is not yet eligible to play. Until his papers are in order, he is not allowed to train with the team. Read more »
1B - GAMES The RSCA Futures suffered a 0-2 home defeat against Beerschot tonight. The Anderlecht youngsters played eagerly, but were no match for the experience of the traditional Antwerp club. The Futures remain behind with 3 out of 12. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht and Frédéric Veraghaenne, director of infrastructure and operations, are ending their collaboration. Veraghaenne, who comes from the Royal Belgian Football Association, worked as a consultant at Lotto Park for a year. During his time at the club, he was responsible for various projects, including the successful renovation of the playing surface. Veraghaenne's appointment was thanks to Wouter Vandenhaute, who brought him to Anderlecht. Read more »
OTHER Kenneth Vanderheyden, recently joined RSCA Futsal, has won the prestigious Golden Boot. This award recognizes his outstanding performances last season at FULL Hasselt. His current teammates Grello and Cainan, who also play for Anderlecht, complete the top three on the podium. Read more »
DAMES The RSCA Women won 5-0 against Aris Lemesou. At halftime, the match was already over and the score was 3-0. The Purple & White team is thus on its way to qualifying for the European Women's Cup. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht will face KVK Ninove in the round of 16. The amateur club was given home advantage but has now decided not to participate. The Mayor cannot guarantee safety, and the capacity of 1,350 supporters is too small. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Al-Ittihad have announced the transfer of Jan-Carlo Simic. Anderlecht will receive over €20 million for the defender, although it will also have to pay some of that amount to AC Milan. Read more »
TRANSFERS Terry Chinecherem, until recently known by the surname Van de Ven, has extended his contract with Anderlecht until 2028. The 17-year-old striker moved from the U18s to the Futures last season. Read more »
1B - TRANSFERS Babatunde Akomolede, an 18-year-old defender, has joined Anderlecht. Coming from Broad City FC, a football academy in Lagos, he joins the U23 team. Akomolede has signed a contract that runs until 2028. The young player has previously distinguished himself as captain of his academy and impressed during the 2024 Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, where he was named best player of the tournament. His playing style is characterized by aggression and decisive long passes, combined with a powerful run. Read more »
OTHER Mats Rits didn't leave in the last transfer window, and he can now regret that. Coach Besnik Hasi doesn't want a large squad to work with, so he's dropped the midfielder from the first team. Read more »
GAMES Ecuador concluded their World Cup qualifying round with a strong 1-0 home victory over Argentina. Nilson Angulo played 59 minutes. Ecuador thus finished the World Cup qualifying round in second place, behind Argentina. Read more »
TRANSFERS Norman Bassette has confirmed that RSC Anderlecht inquired about him, but the player opted for French club Stade Reims. Other clubs also attempted to lure the player, including FC Utrecht, KV Mechelen, and Schalke 04, but they also failed to secure a deal. Read more »
OTHER RSC Anderlecht Futsal will play its first home match on Friday, September 12, at 9:15 PM against RWDM at the Alfasun Indoor Arena. For fans who wish to attend all matches indoors, season tickets are available at ticketing.rsca.be. These tickets provide access to all matches in the Belgian Futsal League, the play-offs, and the Belgian Cup. The price for a full season starts at €120. Read more »
GAMES The match between Anderlecht and Genk on Sunday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. is completely sold out, but fans have the opportunity to resell their tickets via RSCA Resale, which starts on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. Season ticket holders who are unable to attend the match can offer their tickets for sale. These will be available on ticketing.rsca.be. Read more »
GAMES Lothar D'Hondt has been appointed referee for Sunday's match against Genk. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. He will be assisted by assistant referees Nico Claes and Tom Van Poucke. Bert Verbeke will be the fourth official during this match. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht has signed another player in the final hours of the transfer window. The 22-year-old center back Ilic joins from Bologna. He is on loan with an option to buy. Read more »
GAMES The draw for the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup has taken place. Anderlecht will face VK Ninove, making it a derby. Ninove plays in the highest amateur division and eliminated Franc Borains in the previous round last weekend (2-1). Read more »
DAMES The Purple & White women's team won 2-0 against Westerlo in Deinze today. De Caigny opened the scoring, but the final whistle came fifteen minutes before the final whistle with a goal from Jonusaité. Read more »
OTHER Today Anas Tajaouart celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES In a friendly match, the Canadian team convincingly defeated Romania 3-0. Nathan-Dylan Saliba came on in the 64th minute. Canada's next match is scheduled for September 9 against Wales. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht has inquired about the transfer options for Neal Maupay (29), but the French striker from Marseille is too expensive, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The attacker reportedly earns €300,000 per month. Japanese Kento Shiogai from NEC is also not financially viable. Read more »
OTHER The Board of Directors met this morning to discuss the tendered resignation of chairman Wouter Vandenhaute. This resignation was unanimously accepted, but a new chairman has not yet been appointed. Read more »
TRANSFERS According to Italian CalcioMercato, Jan-Carlo Simic could leave the club for Lazio Roma in January. The Italian club has been looking for defensive reinforcements for some time and has also been monitoring Simic for a while. However, they were unable to sign the defender during the summer transfer window. Financial constraints put a stop to their summer transfer activity. Lazio, however, hopes the situation will be resolved by the winter, after which they will make another attempt. Read more »
GAMES International football has resumed, and Tristan Degreef and Nilson Angulo were already in action. Both started and drew. Read more »
TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht has set its sights on Kento Shiogai, a 20-year-old Japanese striker currently under contract with NEC Nijmegen. Shiogai, who graduated from Keio University, transferred to the Netherlands in 2024. Last season, the young attacker made 28 appearances across all competitions, scoring five goals and providing one assist. This season, he has already scored two goals in three matches (72 minutes of playing time). Read more »
GAMES In August, Anderlecht proposed to postpone the game against AA Ghent. The idea was that the club could prepare more ideally for the clash with AEK Athens in the Conference League. Nonetheless, the Mauves were eliminated after a draw at home and a 2-0 defeat in Greece. Read more »
TRANSFERS Sporting Braga, a mid-table club from Portugal, offered €6.5 million for Mario Stroeykens, whose contract with Anderlecht expires in June 2026. According to Het Nieuwsblad, the Portuguese side reached no agreement with either the player or Anderlecht. Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht's attacking line and goal production have been decapitated. Kasper Dolberg (27) is returning to Ajax after two seasons with the Purple & White. Dolberg was a guaranteed goal scorer, and his departure will derail Anderlecht's remaining ambitions this season. Read more »
TRANSFERS KV Mechelen has decided not to sign Mats Rits. The midfielder was on a shortlist of candidates to replace Rob Schoofs, but according to Het Nieuwsblad, Malinwa considers the 32-year-old midfielder too old. Read more »
INJURIES - OTHER Louis Patris has secured a transfer to Union. After a season on loan at STVV, the Sint-Truiden club acquired him permanently from Anderlecht in June for €1.75 million. Now, STVV is selling him to national champions Union for €3.5 to €4 million. Read more »
OTHER Friday's board meeting could prove crucial for Anderlecht. According to Sacha Tavolieri, someone will have to buy Wouter Vandenhaute's shares. Meanwhile, the option of Michael Verschueren and Romelu Lukaku committing financially is also on the table, Tavolieri writes. Read more »
INJURIES Adriano Bertaccini is out for six to eight weeks and a surgery has already happened in the meantime. Read more »
TRANSFERS Fulham seemed poised to be signing Bayern Munich striker Jonah Kusi-Asare, but negotiations collapsed at the last minute, according to German media. The eighteen-year-old Swede was previously on the radar of RSC Anderlecht, which now has the opportunity to sign Kusi-Asare. However, PSV Eindhoven remains their main competitor. Negotiations regarding a transfer are reportedly underway. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany could also potentially play a role in a potential deal. Read more »
INJURIES César Huerta, the Mexican footballer for RSC Anderlecht, suffered a muscle strain during the match against Union St. Gilloise. As a result, he is absent from the Mexican national team. According to Mexican media, the duration of his injury is still unknown, but it is estimated that he will be out for approximately two weeks. Read more »
TRANSFERS Leoni's transfer was in the air and has now been confirmed by Anderlecht. The 25-year-old midfielder is making a permanent move to French second division club Stade de Reims. Read more »
OTHER Today Ludovick Wola-Wetshay celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
TRANSFERS Anderlecht has finally managed to sell Theo Leoni. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the midfielder is moving to Stade Reims. The French second division club is even paying €600,000 for him. Read more »
TRANSFERS Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Ajax is confident it will reach an agreement with Anderlecht for a transfer of Kasper Dolberg. Interestingly, Ajax will loan Dolberg with a mandatory purchase option of 10 million euros, excluding bonuses. Read more »
OTHER In an email to the board of directors, Wouter Vandenhaute has resigned as chairman of Anderlecht. The board will meet this Friday, at which time he will officially offer his resignation. "The atmosphere around me has become unbearable, even if the results were good," he wrote. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard commented after the match on the 2-0 defeat against Union: "It's a shame about the penalty in the third minute. That's down to inexperience and our learning process. An equal score at halftime would have been more logical," he said. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the team's performance and emphasizes that the game wasn't as disastrous as the scoreline suggests. Finally, he also understands the supporters' frustration: "Everyone is disappointed, but it's important to keep going," he acknowledges. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Enric Llansana expressed his disappointment after the defeat against Union, despite a strong performance from his team. "I had hoped for a halftime lead with all those chances, but that wasn't the case," he said. Llansana, a new signing this summer, understands the discontent among supporters: "The results are not meeting expectations. The negative atmosphere within and around the club is understandable after two consecutive disappointments. We need to win our next match now," he said. Read more »
GAMES After their elimination from Europe, Anderlecht now also go into the international break with a bitter defeat. Union won 2-0 and took an early lead from the penalty spot after a silly mistake by Degreef. Anderlecht had several good chances to score before halftime, but Union also remained dangerous. After the break, Anderlecht played too sloppily to create any real chances. Union made it 2-0 in the closing stages, but by then Anderlecht were already reduced to nine players after two yellow cards for Saliba and Angulo. Read more »
TRANSFERS Francis Amuzu's adventure at Gremio hasn't been successful yet, and the winger is apparently considering a return to Belgium. Union has shown interest, but Amuzu isn't interested. He was also offered to Anderlecht, but they currently have other priorities. Read more »
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