Birthday Nathan De Cat
Today Nathan De Cat celebrates his birthday! He becomes 17 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Nathan De Cat celebrates his birthday! He becomes 17 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Today Mats Rits celebrates his birthday! He becomes 32 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Giovanni Esteves Danti, the 29-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, has extended his contract at RSCA Futsal until 2026. Danti, who came to Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 from the Japanese league (where he was named best goalkeeper), enjoyed a successful first season in Belgium and was important to the team. Lieven Baert, general manager, expressed his satisfaction with the contract extension. Read more »
After the training camp in the Netherlands, Majeed Ashimeru, Thomas Foket and Alexis Flips have been told that they have to train with the RSCA Futures. Anderlecht is thus no longer counting on their services. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht, known for its famous youth academy, has taken up the challenge of training high-level goalkeepers. While KRC Genk is considered a reference in this field, Anderlecht also strives to distinguish itself. The club has therefore appointed Silvio Proto as coordinator of goalkeepers. Proto will thus be much more than a goalkeeper trainer. Proto will develop a uniform training philosophy to mold the best goalkeepers, both technically and tactically. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht put 16,500 season tickets on sale and they all have been sold. Despite disappointing results in the playoffs and another lost cup final, supporters remain loyal to purple and white. Read more »
RSCA Futsal is on the eve of a new season. Led by new coach Alvaro Martinez, who succeeds Luca Cragnaz, the team has welcomed several key reinforcements this summer, including Deivao, Rakic, Panés and Vanderheyden. In preparation for the league, the team has scheduled a series of practice matches. On Aug. 10, the first friendly match is scheduled against Blue Magic FC Dublin, which will take place at the Alfasun Indoor Arena. Read more »
The fears held by many football fans have become reality: the start of the Jupiler Pro League will not be broadcast live on the channels of traditional telecom providers. DAZN has stopped negotiations with companies such as Proximus, Telenet, Orange and VOO due to disagreements over pricing. For supporters, this means adapting to a new viewing experience, as the only way to follow the matches is via the DAZN app, accessible on smart TVs and streaming devices. Read more »
Kenneth Vanderheyden, a 25-year-old Belgian international, has signed a contract with RSCA Futsal for two seasons. The player comes over from Full Hasselt, where he stood out with strong performances, especially in a match against Anderlecht. Vanderheyden expressed his enthusiasm about his new challenge: "I look forward to making my contribution to this prestigious club. It is a dream come true to be able to represent the best team in Belgium, surrounded by so many excellent players." Read more »
Dieumerci Mbokani (39) is no longer a footballer. The Congolese former Anderlecht striker was without a club since March 2024 and did not find a new club. In Belgium, Mbokani scored a lot of goals for four clubs. Read more »
Jesper Fredberg, former CEO Sports of RSC Anderlecht, has been appointed general manager (CEO) of Italian club Sampdoria, currently playing in Serie B. After leaving RSC Anderlecht, Fredberg was without a job for some time and took the time to choose a new professional challenge. So now he has found one in Italy. Read more »
FIFA has reached an agreement with some players' unions. This agreement states that FIFA wants 72 hours of rest between official matches. This sounds very logical, but it could have major consequences. Read more »
The disciplinary committee of the Belgian Football Association has decided to fine RSC Anderlecht for the behavior of their supporters during the final of the Cup of Belgium. The club must pay a sum of 10,000 euros. Club Brugge, the opponent in the final, has also been penalized and will receive a fine of 5,000 euros. These measures were taken to send a clear message about the responsibility of clubs for the behavior of their supporters. Read more »
Today Yari Verschaeren celebrates his birthday! He becomes 24 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
Only the police still had to give the green light and then Union could get ready for Champions League soccer in the Anderlecht Lotto Park. That permission has now been given, which means that the neighbors from Sint-Gillis will effectively play the group phase of the Champions League in Anderlecht. Purple-White itself plays European on Thursday and probably the draw will happen in such a way that Anderlecht and Union will not play at home in the same week. Anderlecht will receive a compensation from Union. Read more »
RSCA Futsal has recruited Spanish player Eric Panés, 23, for a period of two seasons. Panés, who previously played for Poland's Bielsko Biala, has experience in the Champions League, where he already played against Anderlecht in October 2024. The new arrival expressed enthusiasm about his transfer: "Anderlecht is a name that resonates in Europe. I am happy that I can contribute to the club's ambitions over the next two years." Read more »
There is a good chance that Union will once again divert to Lotto Park for the league phase of the Champions League. Negotiations about it are in a final stage. Only the forces of order have yet to give their agreement. Read more »
Lucas Biglia, former Anderlecht captain and Argentina international, is making his debut on the club's staff, and his influence is already being felt. Biglia is actively involved in training and focuses mainly on mentoring young players. He offers them personal guidance and shares his experiences to help them develop as professionals, including mentally. Read more »
Tom Cardoen, a 20-year-old goalkeeper, has signed a new two-season contract with RSCA Futsal. With this move, Anderlecht confirms its confidence in the talented player who was trained internally. Lieven Baert, CEO of RSCA Futsal, emphasizes the importance of this development: "With Tom Cardoen we have a goalkeeper from our own training who is now part of the A-selection. This is the result of the investments the club has made in his training." Read more »
Silvio Proto has joined the selection during the training camp in Renesse. Proto will take his role as the club's goalkeeping coach from now on. This includes both the first team and the youth academy, where he focuses on developing talents in all age groups. The staff and team are gradually becoming more complete. Read more »
After a number of clubs from 1B, Union is now also fighting league reform. It is mainly about the format of the Challenger Pro League. Union finds it unacceptable that the rules about the relegated teams were changed during the season. In addition, it makes a problem of clamping down on at least 4 U23 teams from first division teams. Read more »
The ongoing renovation work is dragging on a bit longer than expected. As a result, the fanshop cannot reopen as planned. As a result, the new opening date has been pushed back to Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Read more »
Enzo Sternal has signed a new deal at Anderlecht. The 18-year-old Frenchman extended his contract, which ran until mid-2027, by two years. After suffering a serious knee injury in March, he has since returned to training on the pitch.
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RSC Anderlecht Futsal says farewell to Antonio Sekulic, who transfers to Croatian MNK Osijek. This team finished fifth in the regular HMNL competition and reached the finals of the playoffs. Besides Sekulic, the club also said goodbye to Nicolás Sarmiento, the Argentine goalkeeper, who is terminating his contract by mutual agreement. Read more »
Yesterday, Anderlecht left for the Netherlands with 34 players for a practice camp in Renesse. Nathan Saliba will join the group later this week. Coach Besnik Hasi is also taking some youngsters from the Futures squad. Read more »
A lot of players have to leave the club during this transfer window. Names like Verschaeren, Leoni, Stroeykens (for not wanting to re-sign), Flips, Foket and Rits have already circulated. But it seems that Ludwig Augustinsson may also leave the club. The Swede, after a successful loan spell, came over permanently from Sevilla last year. But last season he struggled with injuries and received few playing opportunities.
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In the Gold Cup final, Mexico won 1-2 over the United States. Cesar Huerta entered the field in the 87th minute. The Mexican team turned a 1-0 deficit into a victory. When Huerta entered the field, the final score was already on the board. So with this victory, Huerta adds the 2025 Gold Cup to his record. For Mexico, it is the tenth time they have won the cup. Read more »
Anderlecht is finally letting Lars Montegnies leave for Mons. The club announced that yesterday. The 19-year-old midfielder already played last season on loan for the club from the highest amateur league. Read more »
On Friday, August 8, 17 teams will kick off the new edition of the Challenger Pro League. The RSCA Futures open the league with a game against KV Kortrijk on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 4 p.m. This season, which stretches from Aug. 8 through April 19, includes a total of 34 playing days. In this transitional year, the top two will be directly promoted to the Jupiler Pro League, which will consist of 18 teams in the 2026-2027 season. Read more »
RSCA Futsal has been assigned to a challenging group for the Main Round of the UEFA Futsal Champions League. The Belgian club will face Cartagena Costa Calida of Spain, Piast Gliwice of Poland and Kauno Zalgiris of Lithuania. The matches will take place in Poland from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2. At this stage of the tournament, the top three teams qualify for the next round. Read more »
During Anderlecht's first two friendly games, a few players stood out positively. Zoumana Keita stood out for his physical presence and speed. He impressed with his attacking impetus and seems to be a valuable addition to the A-selection. Although, of course, he was not yet tested against really strong opponents. Read more »
The clubs Francs Borains, Lokeren and Seraing have filed a complaint with the Belgian Competition Authority. They mainly dispute the clamping down on the number of promising teams in the Challenger Pro League and the lack of relegation for Jong Genk. The Authority expects a decision by July 25, which is not expected to affect the start of the new season. The Pro League is counting on a normal start of the league. Read more »
The Board of Directors of RSC Anderlecht held a meeting on Tuesday evening, which had been planned for some time. During this meeting, chairman Wouter Vandenhaute was present, while owner Marc Coucke was represented by his right-hand man. A previously announced capital increase of 14 million euros will not be implemented. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors approved a bridge financing, giving Olivier Renard more room on the transfer market. Read more »
Although the temporary stand has to be demolished, Deinze's stadium would still remain suitable for 1B. So report Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure. So the RSCA Futures do not have to find a new home. Read more »
Charly Musonda Jr. is quitting football at the age of 28. Musonda Jr. was considered a top Anderlecht talent for years, but left Anderlecht for Chelsea at the age of 15. Due to numerous serious injuries, he barely played 45 games at the highest level. Read more »
The ties remained intact even after more than a decade. Take a look at Besnik Hasi and his new assistant, Lucas Biglia. In 2013, the Kosovar played a crucial role in Biglia's transfer to Lazio and ‘Il Principito' never forgot it. That is why the Argentine immediately packed his bags after Besnik Hasi's phone call. Read more »
Following a ruling by the Council of State, the temporary stand at the Deinze stadium will have to be torn down. This is bad news for the RSCA Futures, who would play their home games there next season. Because without that grandstand, the stadium does not meet the requirements for 1B. Read more »
Besnik Hasi has assembled his technical staff and divided the responsibilities among his assistants. So now that Lucas Biglia has also arrived in Belgium, the team can get to work. We list who has been assigned what responsibilities. Read more »
Now that the training sessions have started again and Anderlecht has to play in Europe in less than a month, the practice program for early July has been announced. Read more »
Lucas Biglia started his second career with Anderlecht yesterday. The Argentine fan's favorite of earlier is finishing his first day as Besnik Hasi's assistant coach. The Argentine will finish his coaching course in Belgium, Het Laatste Nieuws knows. Read more »
Rights holder DAZN threatens to lose the euros from Telenet and Proximus, both operators did not find an agreement with the rights holder to conclude a new deal. Earlier it also became known that no television channel will bring summaries of the Jupiler Pro League. Read more »
Lucas Biglia is currently still finishing the course for his UEFA A diploma in Italy, which will last until sometime in mid-July. So until then, the Argentine must remain in Italy and cannot yet join RSC Anderlecht's coaching staff.
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Paul Van Haver, aka Stromae, made a version/remix of Lange JoJo's song, Anderlecht, champion. Traditionally, Lange Jo Jo's classic song, is played before every home game kickoff. How Stromae's version will be incorporated remains to be seen. Read more »
