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 31-10-2021 

Michez and Diallo score for national team

Michez and Diallo score for national team

YOUTH Anderlecht youngster Simion Michez (photo) is taking part in a training camp organized by the Cameroonian Football Federation for U20 and U23 players this week. The training camp ended with a friendly game against Entente SSG from the French fourth division. Cameroon won 2-0 with Michez scoring one of the goals. Read more »

 29-10-2021 

Zirkzee: "We make each other better"

Zirkzee:

INTERVIEWS With two goals in the first half, Joshua Zirkzee had an important part in the 1-7 cup victory at La Louvière. "Always nice for the confidence," he said afterwards. That he is often a substitute in the league lately does not seem to bother him right away.
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Anderlecht with a lot of goals to next cup round

Anderlecht with a lot of goals to next cup round

GAMES Anderlecht qualified for the eighth finals of the Cup of Belgium without much trouble. Before half-time, we saw, also thanks to a very motivated and positive La Louvière, a pleasant game of football. Purple and white scored easily and that made the second half unnecessary. Read more »

 27-10-2021 

Trebel helps U21 to victory

Trebel helps U21 to victory

YOUTH The U21 of Anderlecht have booked their sixth league victory in a row. Against Antwerp, it became 0-2. Lucas Stassin and Loic Masscho scored, both on an assist from Adrien Trebel (photo). Read more »

Selection: no Verschaeren against La Louvière

Selection: no Verschaeren against La Louvière

GAMES Vincent Kompany counts for the most part on his familiar selection of players for tonight's cup game. Yari Verschaeren will not be there. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that Anderlecht is keeping him on the sidelines as a precaution after he was hit on the knee against Beerschot. Read more »

Anderlecht top supplier for big leagues

Anderlecht top supplier for big leagues

YOUTH Only three clubs that are not active in the five biggest leagues deliver more youth players to these leagues than Anderlecht. No less than thirteen players trained by Anderlecht are currently active in a G5-leagues. That's what the CIES Football Observatory calculated. Read more »

Preview: a reunion with many old friends

Preview: a reunion with many old friends

GAMES Anderlecht will play against RAAL La Louvière in the 1/16th finals of the Cup of Belgium. What can we expect and what do we need to know? We took a closer look at the club and what appears? We can safely call them 'the little Anderlecht'. Read more »


 26-10-2021 

"Golden" visit at Lotto Park

OTHER On Sunday, Olympic champion Nafi Thiam was a guest at Lotto Park, along with Cynthia Bolingo. She was given a jersey with her name on it and, as a joke, immediately announced her transfer on Instagram.  Read more »

Van Damme leads cup game

Van Damme leads cup game

GAMES Referee Kevin Van Damme has been appointed to lead the cup game between Anderlecht and La Louvière on Wednesday. He will be assisted by linesmen Rien Vanyzere and David Symons. A fourth official has not yet been appointed. Read more »

Verschaeren: "I want to become champion with Anderlecht one day" (

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS On the sidelines of this Sunday's game against Beerschot, Eleven Sports broadcast an interview with Yari Verschaeren. The midfielder spoke about his many years with Anderlecht, his friendship with Jérémy Doku, his first goal with the Red Devils and his contract extension. "Why did it take so long? I didn't want to deal with it until after the season." Read more »

Ashimeru: "We did feel pressure"

Ashimeru:

INTERVIEWS With his first goal of the season, Majeed Ashmeru deepened the gap back to two goals. Afterwards, the Ghanaian said he was happy with the victory after four draws in a row. "Because we felt some pressure anyway," he said.
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Anderlecht wins against Beerschot

Anderlecht wins against Beerschot

GAMES Anderlecht deservedly won against Beerschot with 4-2. Before half-time, little happened except for the penalty which gave Anderlecht the lead. After the break, the purple and white team extended the lead, but Beerschot managed to keep the tension in the match. Read more »

 25-10-2021 

Najar experiences second youth at DC United

Najar experiences second youth at DC United

OTHER The career of Andy Najar is back on track. The Honduran, who seemed to be written off for soccer at Anderlecht, is currently doing very well at his club DC United. He is a key player and is even a fixed value for the national team again.  Read more »

 24-10-2021 

Verschaeren: "Right choice to stay"

Verschaeren:

INTERVIEWS The contract extension of Jari Verschaeren dragged on for a long time, but finally happened. The player signed until 2024. "I made the right choice," the player said. "Before leaving Belgium, I want to become national champion," he concluded.  Read more »

Gomez got advice from Pep Guardiola

Gomez got advice from Pep Guardiola

OTHER Sergio Gomez feels good at Anderlecht, but before it came to a transfer this summer, the Spaniard sought advice from Pep Guardiola. That in itself is not surprising since his agent is the brother of the Manchester City coach. Pep gave favorable advice and Gomez signed.  Read more »


 23-10-2021 

Lissens got knee surgery

Lissens got knee surgery

INJURIES Lucas Lissens recently dropped out of training with an injury. The youngster had to undergo knee surgery to repair the damage. That surgery is now behind us. Lissens will now have to revalidate for several months. Read more »

 22-10-2021 
 21-10-2021 

Appendix was the problem with Leoni

Appendix was the problem with Leoni

YOUTH A few days after the news that Théo Leoni has undergone surgery, Anderlecht has now also announced what the problem is. The captain of the U21 went under the knife for a problem with the appendix. He will be out for a few weeks. Read more »


 20-10-2021 

"Kana not yet ready for the starting eleven

INTERVIEWS Marco Kana is currently barely getting playing minutes in the first team. Vincent Kompany explains what's going on: "There are 15 to 20 youngsters training with the first team and each of them has a development plan consisting of different parts. Compared to the starting eleven, Kana is not ready yet." Read more »

Kouamé: "Touched at the ankle"

Kouamé:

INTERVIEWS Kouamé provoked the first, debatable, penalty. "I wanted to go around the goalkeeper, but he hit me on the ankle," he says convincingly. According to the striker, it was therefore penalty kick. "I wanted to shoot myself, but the coach had indicated the penalty takers in the locker room." 
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Kompany: "Clear foul on Murillo"

Kompany:

INTERVIEWS Vincent Kompany was clear after the game: "We were not on level terms." Afterwards, his frustration with the match and his team's performance was clearly evident: "The group clearly needs to do better than this." Kompany, who normally always remains calm, was clearly concerned and indicated that there is enough offensive competition in the team and that he selects based on the form level of the players. This indicates possible substitutions for next match.
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 19-10-2021 

Anderlecht throws victory away in added time

Anderlecht throws victory away in added time

GAMES Anderlecht threw away the victory in the added time at STVV. It led flattered via two penalty kicks with 1-2, but in the end it couldn't prevent the equalizer. The late equalizer is very sour, but Sint-Truiden played well and had a lot of chances. With four out of twelve, Paars-wit remains in the pack. With home games against Beerschot and OHL, and the cup match in La Louvière, Anderlecht can be satisfied with nothing less than three victories Read more »

Nmecha declares love to Anderlecht: "I'm a big fan"

Nmecha declares love to Anderlecht:

INTERVIEWS A few months after his departure from Anderlecht, Lukas Nmecha has not forgotten purple and white. On Instagram he regularly posts videos to wish his old club success and in Het Laatste Nieuws this weekend he declared his love. "Usually you have sympathy for your ex-clubs, but Anderlecht is different. I'm a big fan." Read more »

 18-10-2021 

U21 captain Leoni out for a few weeks

U21 captain Leoni out for a few weeks

YOUTH The U21 of Anderlecht will have to do without their captain Theo Leoni for a few weeks. The midfielder was operated on the abdomen, Anderlecht announced. In a video message, coach Robin Veldman and several players encouraged Leoni.  Read more »


 14-10-2021 

Friendly game against Lille for the U21

Friendly game against Lille for the U21

YOUTH The U21 of Robin Veldman resume their competition on October 25 at 19:30 with a game against Antwerp. In anticipation of this, some friendly games are planned. The first one will take place on 16 October against the French team Lille. Anderlecht will then travel to France at 11.30 am where the match will be played behind closed doors at the Domain of Luchin.  Read more »

 13-10-2021 

Three-year contract awaits Bellamy

Three-year contract awaits Bellamy

OTHER Craig Bellamy left Anderlecht to be with his family and to recover from psychological problems. However, Bellamy liked to stay at Neerpede where he could further develop many of his talents. Vincent Kompany also appreciated the collaboration with Bellamy. Peter Verbeke has now announced that a three-year contract is waiting for Bellamy when he returns. The Welshman is in any case charmed by the proposal.
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 12-10-2021 

Dauda scores second week in a row

Dauda scores second week in a row

GAMES International football or not, in the Spanish second division the ninth matchday was scheduled this weekend. Mohammed Dauda played with Cartagena against Ibiza and booked a big 5-1 victory. Dauda scored the second goal on the half hour. Read more »

 11-10-2021 

Cullen: "Kompany constantly makes us better"

Cullen:

INTERVIEWS Josh Cullen has worked his way up to an undisputed key player in the Irish national team in recent games. In an interview with talkSPORT, the midfielder says that his transfer to Anderlecht has a lot to do with that. "In the past year I have learned a lot about my personal game and about soccer in general."
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Van Holsbeeck already accused of tampering in 2013

Van Holsbeeck already accused of tampering in 2013

OTHER Already in 2013, the Cell for Financial Information Processing handed over a report to the public prosecutor's office in which it states that in three transfers that Herman Van Holsbeeck arranged, black money was paid and part of it flowed back to the Anderlecht director. This is evident from documents that De Morgen was able to review.
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Ladies can cheer again

Ladies can cheer again

GAMES - DAMES After the second defeat of the season, last week at OHL, the ladies of Anderlecht had to face Standard at home. They did so in an excellent way, namely by winning the clasico with 4-1.
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 10-10-2021 
 09-10-2021 
 08-10-2021 

Draw of Harwood-Bellis with England

Draw of Harwood-Bellis with England

YOUTH Taylor Harwood-Bellis, playing for the English U21, obtained a 2-2 draw against Slovenia. England rapidly took a 0-2 lead, but gave away the match in the second half. The Anderlecht defender played the whole match. The next game is against Andorra. England has 4 points out of 6.

 
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Official: Still to Standard

Official: Still to Standard

OTHER Standard announced the arrival of Will Still as assistant to new head coach Luka Elsner. The 28-year-old Still has also been in the picture at Anderlecht in recent weeks as a possible assistant for Vincent Kompany. Read more »

 07-10-2021 
 06-10-2021 

Agent Verschaeren speaks with AC Milan

Agent Verschaeren speaks with AC Milan

TRANSFERS Michael Jansen of agency Wasserman spoke with AC Milan. Wasseman manages, among other things, the interests of Yari Verschaeren. It is unknown what the conversation was about, but the link was of course quickly made. Especially because Verschaeren has already been linked to Milan in recent months. Read more »

 05-10-2021 

Hoedt and Kompany react after the game

Hoedt and Kompany react after the game

GAMES Wesley Hoedt reacted to the 1-1 draw in front of the TV cameras: "Bruges is very successful in the Champions League, but today we imposed our will on them. We played well, but we still lack efficiency at the moment".  Read more »

RSCA Women are doing bad business

RSCA Women are doing bad business

DAMES The ladies of Anderlecht took the lead against OH Leuven via Tessa Wullaert. But after the break, Leuven put their affairs in order. They finished 3-1 and Wijnants' connecting goal yielded nothing. Read more »

 04-10-2021 

U21 smoothly to 15 on 15

U21 smoothly to 15 on 15

YOUTH The U21 of Anderlecht have booked their fifth league victory in as many matches. The Purple & White won with 4-1 against Zulte Waregem. Mohammed Bouchouari (pictured) scored twice. Mario Stroeykens and Isaac Tshibangu also found their way to goal. Read more »

Good game only results in a draw

Good game only results in a draw

GAMES The top match between Anderlecht and Bruges ended with 1-1. The Purple & White played well, but just like last weekend, they lacked efficiency before half-time. Due to a defensive mistake, Bruges took the lead and Van Crombrugge intervened well a few times. After the break Anderlecht kept trying, but there were no real big opportunities. Substitute Raman scored the equalizer from a sharp corner and gave Anderlecht a deserved point. Read more »

 02-10-2021 

Reims won't let Still leave

Reims won't let Still leave

OTHER It has been quiet for a while about a possible arrival of Will Still to Anderlecht as assistant manager. Het Laatste Nieuws knows that Reims, the club that Still works for, does not want to let the 28-year-old Belgian go. Read more »

Kouamé remains suspended

Kouamé remains suspended

OTHER Anderlecht's appeal against the suspension of Kouamé has not worked. The striker will remain suspended for two matches, one of which is effective. The fine is €1,500. Kouamé therefore misses tomorrow's top match. Read more »

RSCA Women: program and cup

RSCA Women: program and cup

DAMES Anderlecht will play against Oud Heverlee Leuven this weekend on October 3 at 6 pm. After four days of play, the Purple & White are third with 9 points. Leuven is one place higher with one point more. Only Bruges completed a clear round. Read more »

Backe: "Olsson lacks confidence"

Backe:

INTERVIEWS Hans Backe, TV figure and ex-assistant manager of Sweden, has spoken about Kristoffer Olsson. According to him, the player has technical football in his feet, but he currently lacks some confidence. "He attracted all the attention in the Swedish national team, but something has changed in 2021. He was suddenly less involved in the build-up and played less offensively." Read more »