The chances are dwindling by the week that R.S.C. Anderlecht will continue next season with Jérémy Taravel as head coach. Although the official evaluation will only take place after the season, the sporting results and the general atmosphere around the club increasingly point towards a parting of ways. Since the victory over KV Mechelen on 18 April, the purple-and-white have not won once. Read more »
Étienne Davignon has died at the age of 93. As a diplomat and executive, he had been active since the 1950s at the highest levels of Belgium's political and financial scene. He owned 1.9 percent of Anderlecht's shares and sat on the club's board of directors. Listing Davignon's résumé would quickly amount to writing a book. Read more »
After the match against KV Mechelen, Nathan De Cat gave his initial reaction to DAZN. According to the midfielder, there was definitely more to be had. He sees it as a positive that Anderlecht was able to avert defeat in stoppage time. Losing at home would have been very painful, although Anderlecht should never be satisfied with a draw. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Jérémy Taravel is far from pleased with Adriano Bertaccini's criticism of the late announcement of the lineup. Het Laatste Nieuws reports the coach will summon Bertaccini on Monday. He should not, however, expect any sanction. The club believes a good conversation between the two will suffice and that afterward tensions will be smoothed over. Read more »
On Sunday Anderlecht must get back to work for an important match, but there will be a few fires to put out in the coming days. Bertaccini, Camara and Cvetkovic spoke to Sporza after the lost cup final and were visibly disappointed and critical. Bertaccini said "Union deserved to win." He felt Anderlecht had hardly any chances and that there were far too many long balls, which Union dealt with comfortably. He noted there was no adjustment from the bench, while adding that the players themselves should have known better in that moment. Read more »
A section of Anderlecht supporters again showed their worst side during the Belgian Cup final. After the match the city of Brussels, owner of the stadium, found that more than 300 seats had been vandalised. There was also an outbreak of arson in one of the stands. "We can understand sporting frustration." Read more »
César Huerta may once again allow himself to dream a little about the World Cup. The Mexican Anderlecht player is part of the 55-man preliminary squad announced by national coach Javier Aguirre. The 25-year-old Huerta has 25 caps (3 goals), but a troublesome pubalgia kept him sidelined since the end of October. He made his comeback for Anderlecht in early May and in recent matches has come on for just over fifteen minutes each time. Read more »
Tomorrow is the day: Anderlecht play the Belgian Cup final. Some 18,511 purple-and-white supporters will follow the local derby against Union at the King Baudouin Stadium. The purple-and-white Fan Village on Eeuwfeestlaan opens at 10:00. There are no concrete plans for a celebration if the result is positive. Read more »
The Disciplinary Committee has handed down a ruling on Cvetkovic's suspension. The striker has been given a three-match ban—two matches to be served and one match suspended. Anderlecht, however, will not accept the decision and plans to appeal so that the suspension only takes effect after the cup final the day after tomorrow. In addition to the suspension, a fine of €2,500 has been imposed. Read more »
Today Devon De Corte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Should Thorgan Hazard start for Anderlecht in the cup final? Eight experts—former coaches, ex-players and analysts—give their verdict. Francky Dury is pro-Hazard without hesitation. It's a final, Hazard is fresh and motivated, and Dury believes his experience and figures should count for more than Degreef or Bertaccini. Read more »
The football association's disciplinary office has requested a four-match ban for Mihajlo Cvetkovic, with one of those matches suspended. Anderlecht can still appeal the proposal in the hope the Serbian will be allowed to play in the cup final against Union, but the club must pray the sanction is not increased on appeal, which would rule him out altogether. Regardless of the ultimate decision, it appears the young striker already played his last competitive game of the season in Ghent — a serious setback for Anderlecht, because if they fail to win the cup they will still have to fight in the league to secure fourth place and avoid the test match. Read more »
Today Jayden Onia Seke celebrates his birthday! He becomes 17 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Jérémy Taravel has tinkered with his defence ten times in thirteen matches. Het Nieuwsblad looked into it. The reason for all the changes remains unclear. Injuries or suspensions often played a role (Kana, Sardella, Augustinsson), but not always. Read more »
After months of tensions, DAZN and the telecom operators have finally reached an agreement. As a result, Belgian football returns to Telenet, and matches will again be available via Play. The cup final in a week and a half will already be broadcast on television. Broadcasting rights have increasingly become spread across different platforms in recent years. Read more »
Today Jan-Carlo Simic and Killian Sardella celebrate their birthday. Jan-Carlo Simic is now 21 and Killian Sardella 24years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
Anderlecht hopes to present its new sporting director by mid-May at the latest. The role is expected to go to Antoine Sibierski, who is currently handing in his notice at Troyes in France. An initial deadline of 1 May had reportedly been set, but that now appears unattainable. If Sibierski — who would immediately face a heavy workload — has not committed by 15 May, other options will likely be explored. Read more »
Sunday's match against Club Brugge is completely sold out. Anyone still hoping to get a ticket can try via the RSCA Resale. Season-ticket holders who cannot attend can sell their seat through this channel. From today at 10 a.m., Mauve+ members will be able to purchase these released tickets. Read more »
According to Walloon media, Anderlecht would like to continue with Jérémy Taravel. In what capacity, however, is not yet clear. Options on the table include head coach, coach of the Futures or assistant coach. The name Antoine Sibierski is increasingly being mentioned as technical director. Read more »
Christian Burgess of Union also commented after the match on the red card shown to Killian Sardella. The Brit felt the red card was unnecessary. “I didn't see much of a reason for it,” he said. “It took the flow out of a good game. I prefer playing eleven against eleven anyway,” he said. Burgess also felt sorry for Sardella himself, but admitted that the red card did help Union. Read more »
Killian Sardella's red card is causing quite a stir. Among the Purple & Whites, incomprehension prevails. But for former referee Serge Gumienny, now an analyst for Het Nieuwsblad, the decision is indisputable. A reaction that has been labeled “aggressive.” Read more »
Today Luis Vazquez celebrates his birthday! He becomes 25 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Jérémy Taravel is deeply frustrated. The young coach of RSC Anderlecht sees the same problem recurring week after week, but has yet to find a conclusive explanation. Why are his players consistently unprepared at kickoff?
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Today Mathys Angély and Ludwig Augustinsson celebrate their birthday. Mathys Angély is now 19 and Ludwig Augustinsson 32years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
Today Yasin Özcan celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Herman Van Holsbeeck, the former Anderlecht manager, has volunteered at Rhodienne-De Hoek while awaiting his trial. Eight years after leaving professional football, Van Holsbeeck has resurfaced at the sidelines of KFC Rhodienne-De Hoek's youth pitches. The ex-RSCA chief is acting there as a volunteer adviser. It was his grandson Eliyah, a player at the club, who brought him back to the field. Read more »
There is a chance Anderlecht will sell its Japanese striker Goto. Goto is currently on loan at STVV and has been in outstanding form there. He is likely to be included in Japan's World Cup squad, which could push his market value above €10 million. In that case, a sale would seem the most plausible option for the club. Read more »
How is Kristian Arnstad (22) doing these days? The Norwegian was tipped for a big future under Vincent Kompany, but he never truly broke through at Anderlecht. In Denmark Arnstad is currently thriving, and he has also made his debut for the Norwegian national team. At Anderlecht he spent a long time searching for his best role in the purple-and-white, chiefly where he fit on the midfield. Read more »
Today it's exactly 105 years ago that Anderlecht played for the first time in the highest division! In the mean time the Mauves became the most succesful club of Belgium and a European topteam... Read more »
Today Danylo Sikan celebrates his birthday! He becomes 25 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Lucas Hey celebrates his birthday! He becomes 23 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Enric Llansana celebrates his birthday! He becomes 25 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
It has now been two months since Sporting was left without a sporting director. Two months in which supporters keep asking the same question: who will take back charge of the sporting policy? Meanwhile the file pile is growing. The new season is being prepared now, not in July... Read more »
Rami Lougmani received the Future Cup's player of the tournament trophy. With five goals he played a key part in Anderlecht's overall victory. He also finished as top scorer. "I really have no words for this," he said, clearly overwhelmed. Read more »
Jérémy Taravel feels that things sometimes get too tame in the Anderlecht locker room. According to the coach, more passion and intensity should be shown, including among the players themselves. Read more »
Jérémy Taravel has no doubt about Anderlecht's chances in the cup final against Union. According to the coach, confidence is an absolute prerequisite for success at this level. Although Anderlecht has suffered disappointments at the Heysel in recent years, Taravel wants to prevent those negative experiences from having any influence. He sees it as his task to ready the players mentally and to have them take the field with the right belief. Read more »
César Huerta could be ready to play again in three to four weeks, the Mexican site ESPN reports, citing sources close to the player. Huerta even hopes to still earn a spot in Mexico's World Cup squad in May. He has been struggling with pubalgia all season and has played in only nine matches. Read more »
Jasper Vergoote has been appointed as the referee for the match between RSC Anderlecht and Club Brugge on April 6 at 1:30 p.m. He will be assisted by linesmen Michael Geerolf and Martijn Tiesters. The fourth official is Lothar D'Hondt. Read more »
Under pressure from a ruling by the Belgian Competition Authority, the Pro League has adjusted the rules for U23 teams in 1B. From next season they will also be eligible for relegation. This season, however, remains unchanged. Any U23 side that is relegated must be replaced by another U23 team promoted from the amateur divisions, ensuring that four development teams remain active at the country's second professional level. Read more »
Former Anderlecht player Juan Lozano (70) was struck by a severe brain haemorrhage two months ago. Lozano is recovering in Belgium, but his recuperation has reportedly been difficult. Lozano was one of the absolute top players to have worn the Anderlecht shirt. The Spaniard first made a name for himself at Beerschot and, after a spell in the American league alongside Johan Cruyff, Anderlecht brought him back to Belgium. Read more »
Today Thorgan Hazard celebrates his birthday! He becomes 33 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is among the clubs that have already been granted their professional licence for next season. Remarkably, almost a third of Belgian clubs still need to regularise their files. Of the 34 professional clubs, 11 were not granted their licence in the first instance — a rising number compared with last year that underlines the persistent financial and structural problems in Belgian football. While clubs such as Zulte Waregem and Dender still have to convince the commission, Anderlecht is now regarded as an organisation that is stable, solid and compliant with the Pro League's requirements. Read more »
Thomas Meunier's contract with Lille expires at the end of this season, but at 34, the Red Devils' right back still feels in top shape. He doesn't yet know where his future lies. He hasn't ruled out a return to Belgium. He's even open to Anderlecht.
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In the series "How healthy is your club?" Het Nieuwsblad, together with sports economist Wim Lagae (KU Leuven), analyses the financial and structural state of Belgian professional clubs. This time Anderlecht is under the microscope. Who holds the reins? The majority of the club is owned by Marc Coucke and business partner Joris Ide, although Ide tends to stay more in the background. Read more »
A Belgian will soon be joining the German national team's staff. Bram Geers, currently serving as Performance Director at Anderlecht, has recently joined the technical staff of head coach Julian Nagelsmann. This means he will travel with Germany to the upcoming World Cup in the United States. Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht has sounded out former player Cheikhou Kouyaté (37) about strengthening the RSCA Futures next season. Anderlecht had reportedly also approached the Senegalese last summer. Kouyaté could add plenty of experience to the Futures. The player is currently without a club; his last team was Ahmed SK in the Turkish second division. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is still looking for a new technical director, more than two months after Olivier Renard's departure. According to CEO Kenneth Bornauw, the search is deliberate and not hurried. The club refuses to be driven by time pressure and stresses that day-to-day operations are not at risk for the time being. To find the right candidate, Anderlecht is working with an international recruitment firm that handles the initial selection and contacts. Read more »
Although club owner Marc Coucke was recently abroad, he continues to follow Anderlecht's performances closely. According to Bornauw, Coucke doesn't miss a single match, not even those of the reserve team; he even watched a game during a flight, underlining his involvement. The results clearly affect him: after a disappointing showing against Cercle Brugge, the owner reportedly made no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction. Inside the club there is an awareness that a better result just before the play-offs could have provided a mental boost. Read more »
Today Ali Maamar celebrates his birthday! He becomes 21 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
National coach Rudi Garcia has called up Nathan De Cat to the 28-man squad for the friendlies against the USA (28 April) and Mexico (1 April). Garcia said De Cat has seen a lot of game time this season, is important for Anderlecht, and that he would like to see him in action with the national team. Read more »
