In Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, the bus belonging to bus company Bell Tours, which is specially equipped for Anderlecht's futsal team, has once again suffered vandalism. This time supporters of Standard defaced the bus during an away game in Soumagne. This incident follows an earlier attack in which supporters of Club Brugge had removed the personalized license plate from the bus. Read more »
Today Devon De Corte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Anderlecht is still not certain of fourth place due to Antwerp's win in Ghent. The fourth in the standings avoids a barrage match in their own stadium against Charleroi, the winner of the Europe playoffs. Read more »
Francis Amuzu has finally scored his first goal for Gremio. At home against Bragantino, he put his team ahead in the 87th minute with a well-placed shot from just outside the box. Unfortunately for him, it still did not result in a victory. Read more »
Anderlecht reportedly presented Theo Leoni with a significantly improved contract and made certain concessions. However, the player has still not agreed to this. So reports transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri on X. As Leoni's contract expires in 2026, a transfer is imminent if Anderlecht are to receive some money. No minimum amount would have been determined by the club yet. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has installed a new executive committee, the most significant change being the appointment of Tim Borguet as CEO Sports, who will take charge of the sports department as of June 1. The committee also includes Kenneth Bornauw as CEO Non-Sports and Tim Vanheuverzwijn as CFO. Borguet will work with Olivier Renard, the Sports Director, Thibault Dochy, the Technical Director, and the Academy leadership. Together they will form a complementary sporting leadership, focused on a clear strategy and policy to lead the club to success. Read more »
Anderlecht eventually wants to build a new multifunctional stadium, preferably in Anderlecht itself. The Cora site, near the Brussels Ring Road and close to the practice complex in Neerpede, is the most promising location. The club has expressed its interest, but there are still many obstacles, such as acquiring the land (owned by investor Mitiska REIM) and going through lengthy permit procedures. Read more »
At the press conference ahead of the Anderlecht - Union match, it was revealed that Jan Vertonghen is not fit for the match against Union. He is suffering a reaction from his performance in the cup final. He will probably play next week against Club Brugge. Nathan de Cat will miss the game against Bruges as he is going to the European Championship. He will be available tonight. Read more »
Anderlecht will determine who becomes champion in the Belgian league this and next weekend with respective home games against Union and Club Brugge. It still plays for third place itself, but in terms of European tickets, that doesn't really make a difference. So: prefer the neighbors from Sint-Gillis or the archrival from Bruges? Read more »
On May 18, no Club Brugge supporters will be present at Lotto Park, due to a ban imposed by Mayor Fabrice Cumps (PS) following incidents during the final of the Belgian Cup. This decision has been criticized by several politicians and has led to legal action by Club Brugge towards the Council of State. But the Fan Council of RSC Anderlecht has also expressed its concerns. They call for targeted measures against misconduct, rather than collective punishments that also affect the responsible supporters. Read more »
The little daughter of RSCA Futsal player Felipinho had a brain tumor. The girl was rushed into surgery last week and is said to be recovering happily enough after successful surgery. Solidarity among the players was very high: in turn they kept watch at the hospital. RSCA Futsal will take on FAL Soumagne in the playoffs this weekend. We already wish daughter Alicia a quick and full recovery! Read more »
With the summer transfer period approaching, the question arises as to which former RSC Anderlecht players can still bring a financial benefit to the club. We start with Bart Verbruggen, the young goalkeeper, who is high on the wish list of top clubs such as Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan. His market value is between 25 and 30 million and Anderlecht could pocket another 15% of this. Read more »
Club Brugge's largest supporter group, The Locals 78, is going to the Council of State to challenge the ban preventing Brugge fans from attending the away match against Anderlecht on May 18. That ban was imposed by the mayor of Anderlecht after riots at the cup final. Read more »
The mayor of Anderlecht, Fabrice Cumps, has decided to ban the presence of Club Brugge supporters during the match against RSCA on May 18. This measure is a reaction to the incidents that took place during the final of the Cup of Belgium. Club Brugge protests against this unilateral decision and stresses that both the Brussels South and Bruges police had recommended that supporters be allowed into the Lotto Park.
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Today Jayden Onia Seke celebrates his birthday! He becomes 16 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal has eliminated RWDM in the playoffs and now faces FAL Soumagne in the battle for a spot in the finals. The first match will take place on Friday, May 9, at 9:45 p.m. in Liege. FAL Soumagne qualified in the previous round at the expense of FT Antwerp after an exciting confrontation. The playoffs will be played in a best-of-three format, with the first match taking place at the lowest-ranked club of the regular competition. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht still has a chance to take third place in the league, currently held by Genk. However, regardless of the outcome, Genk has already secured the European ticket because Club Brugge won the cup and Genk finished first in the league. This means that Anderlecht must prepare for a challenging route in the Europa League anyway, with the team having to go through at least two preliminary rounds to qualify for the group stage.
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Not only was there destruction in the center of Brussels, but also the King Baudouin Stadium itself was damaged. There would be damage for some 70,000 euros, writes Het Laatste Nieuws. Toilets were broken down, seats torn off and the walls daubed. In addition, the athletics track would also have been damaged by the fireworks. The dressing rooms would have been left in a terrible state. The city of Brussels will already send the bill to Anderlecht and Bruges. Read more »
Fabrice Cumps, the mayor of Anderlecht, is banning Club Brugge supporters from attending the Anderlecht match on May 18. After Sunday's riots, the mayor does not want to risk new problems. Read more »
The tensions between Wouter Vandenhaute, the chairman of RSC Anderlecht, and the supporters continue. During a post-match interview at the King Baudouin Stadium, the familiar slogans of “Wouter Buiten” soon sounded in the background. The situation escalated when Vandenhaute's car was surrounded by disgruntled fans demanding his departure (further exacerbated by the defeat in the cup final against Club Brugge). Despite his efforts to modernize the club with an effective marketing strategy and financial input, Anderlecht was left without sporting results.
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The Federal Prosecutor's Office has requested a game-day suspended suspension with suspension for Roel Clement (pictured) and Jonathan Alves. Both of Besnik Hasi's assistants were sent off in the closing stages of the cup final for protesting too heavily. They must also pay a fine of 500 euros. Read more »
Over the past 24 hours, there has been a lot of palaver over Hans Vanaken's handball during the cup final. Het Nieuwsblad took the trouble to bring in the international soccer rules (IFAB) and they are clear: referee Jasper Vergoote rightly did not award a penalty kick.
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Tomorrow is D-day for Besnik Hasi. Cup winning was the big objective Anderlecht Hasi set when it appointed him as coach in March. “For me, that was a unique opportunity,” Hasi reflects on the phone call he received at the time. “By the way, I only wanted to do this for Anderlecht, the club where I had worked for 15 years.” Read more »
The Belgian league is nearing the end of the 2024-2025 season. Depending on the type, most subscribers will be able to renew their season ticket as early as May 12, 2025. Subscription prices will be increased by 3.4%, however. Read more »
RSCA Futsal has qualified for the semifinals of the playoffs. In the return match of the quarterfinals, it won 10-1 against RWDM. Purple and White had already won the outward match 1-9. The winner of the game between FT Antwerpen and FAL Soumagne awaits in the semifinals. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen will be honored on June 9 at the King Baudouin Stadium for his impressive career with the Red Devils, prior to the World Cup qualifier against Wales. The 38-year-old record international (157 caps) will retire from professional football after this season. Read more »
Tomorrow, the Brussels transport company STIB increases the frequency of the metro on line 6 from 12 noon until the end of the service. This measure has been taken to make it easier to transport supporters attending the cup final. Supporters of Anderlecht are advised to get off at the Houba-Brugmann station. To ensure the safety of travelers, some metro entrances will be temporarily closed. Read more »
With his first goal for Anderlecht's first team, Nathan De Cat joins an illustrious list. Since the introduction of professional soccer in the early 1970s, only six players were younger when they first found their way to goal for purple and white. At 15 years, 11 months and 16 days, Nii Lamptey remains the undisputed leader. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has invited about seventy former players to a VIP village set up at the Atomium. Paul Van Himst, one of the club legends, will be limited to attending the match at the stadium because of his age, press reports said. Those invited include Radzinski, Deschacht, Proto, Frutos, Gillet, De Wilde, De Boeck, Crasson, Baseggio, Stassin, Iachtchouk, Versavel, Walem, Vervoort, Thissen, De Groote and Ressel. In addition, Lozano, Biglia, Boussoufa, Suarez and Mbokani were also invited, but they have indicated their unavailability for the match against Club Brugge. Read more »
In the final stage of his career, Jan Vertonghen is struggling with injuries, which have plagued him since the beginning of the season. The Anderlecht captain is currently inactive on the pitch, but remains a crucial link within the team. His physical condition, including problems with the Achilles tendon and ankles, has limited him to just three games. Despite this, Vertonghen has set his sights on participating in the cup final against Club Brugge on May 4, but that seems “mission impossible. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen resumed his training sessions with the ball this Tuesday. According to press reports, his Achilles tendons and ankles are responding well, opening the possibility that he could be included in the selection for the final of the Cup of Belgium. However, it is unlikely that he will play effectively. A brief substitution might be possible. In addition, it is very likely that some regular base players will be rested in the match against Antwerp, given the short recovery period of only two days before the final. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren was very satisfied with Anderlecht's win at Gent. “Little by little we are getting closer to the kind of soccer Besnik Hasi wants us to play,” the midfielder said. “We just have to avoid the mistakes we made in Gent.” Read more »
Besnik Hasi has indicated there is little chance captain Jan Vertonghen will be fit in time for the Belgium Cup final. Vertonghen has not yet participated in group training, further limiting the possibilities for his return. Hasi stressed that there is only a minimal chance that the experienced defender will still take the field. Vertonghen himself, however, would love to play this match, but Hasi concludes that it is unlikely he will be physically ready. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht Futsal has won the first round of the quarterfinals in the playoffs by force. In the away match against RWDM, the score ended at 1-9, with Sekulic (3), Raul (2), Darlan, Cainan, Luiggi and Dillien distinguishing themselves with goals. If RSCA also manages to win the return match on May 2, they will face the winner of the confrontation between FT Antwerpen and FAL Soumagne in the semifinals. The return match against RWDM takes place at the venue in Roosdaal and starts at 8:30 pm. Read more »
The final of the Cup of Belgium will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at the King Baudouin Stadium. Throughout the day, activities will take place on the Heysel Plateau. There will be no events around the Astrid Park in Anderlecht. Supporters are urged to follow the signs around the stadium and only enter the stands corresponding to their ticket. Due to closed streets and a lack of parking facilities, use of the car is not recommended.
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Today Behar Ismaili celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Kasper Dolberg went through a difficult period without goals until suddenly there were four in the basket against Gent. However, the striker says he is not frustrated with this period of drought. “Of course I wish some things had gone differently, but I don't blame anyone in the team. My performance does improve significantly when I can work with teammates like Thorgan Hazard and Cesar Huerta. I need support to perform optimally.”
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After their victory in the final of the Belgian Cup, RSCA Futsal is focusing on confirming their status as champions of Belgium. The playoffs begin tonight at 8:30 p.m. with an away game against neighbors RWDM, who play their home games ... in Anderlecht. In the quarter-finals, the eight best teams will take on each other. The format is as follows: the number one plays against the number eight, the number two against the number seven, etc.... Read more »
Today Aboubacar Conte celebrates his birthday! He becomes 19 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Rudy Garcia, coach of the Belgian national soccer team, was present at Lotto Park during the match against Gent. He took a seat next to president Wouter Vandenhaute. Whether Garcia specifically wanted to see one or more players at work is not known. Possibly he wanted to scout Dendoncker and Hazard. Read more »
Today Luis Vazquez and Jan Vertonghen celebrate their birthday. Luis Vazquez is now 24 and Jan Vertonghen 38years old. We wish them both a happy anniversary! Read more »
Today Mathias Jørgensen celebrates his birthday! He becomes 35 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Between 2020 and 2024, Belgian clubs received a total of 5.1 million euros from UEFA as compensation for relinquishing players to national teams. Anderlecht received the highest amount with €1.8 million, followed by Club Brugge with €1.12 million. KRC Genk and Union SG received less than half a million each. Read more »
Besnik Hasi had to wait a little longer for his first victory in his second period as Anderlecht coach. It didn't work out against Antwerp either. “Too bad the chances didn't go in at the end. It could have liberated the team,” the coach said.
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Jan-Carlo Simic thought Anderlecht should always have won against Antwerp. “One point is not enough,” he said after the match. “We should always have taken three. We had enough chances to score.” Read more »
