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OTHER Today Zoumana Keita celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
OTHER Today Zoumana Keita celebrates his birthday! He becomes 20 years old and we would like to wish him a happy birthday! Read more »
GAMES At the U17 World Cup, Nathan De Cat played the entire match for Belgium against Portugal (2-1 defeat). Other internationals also featured. Yasin Özcan remained on the bench for Turkey's U21 match against Ukraine. Turkey won 1-0 and are currently leading their qualifying group. Read more »
YOUTH In the qualifying match for the U19 European Championship, Belgium, with Nunzio Engwanda-Ongena in the starting lineup, secured a victory against North Macedonia. The Belgian U19 team won the match with 1-0, retaining their top spot. Read more »
FLASHBACK Who still remembers Herbert Neumann? For many fans, the name might still ring a bell, but probably for the wrong reasons. Neumann was, in fact, the head coach with the shortest tenure at Anderlecht. Read more »
YOUTH In the first match of the Euro U19 qualifying round, Serbia convincingly defeated Gibraltar 4-0. Anderlecht player Mihajlo Cvetkovic was not present for the match. Serbia is in Group 6 and still has matches against Croatia and Georgia. Cvetkovic will get his chance to prove himself on Saturday, November 15 at 1:45 PM against Georgia. Read more »
OTHER Vincent Kompany, currently manager of Bayern Munich, made a symbolic visit to Anderlecht on Wednesday. This visit comes shortly after the announced departure of Wouter Vandenhaute, who was previously considered responsible for Kompany's departure from Anderlecht. Kompany was originally scheduled to attend the match against Club Brugge, but due to unforeseen circumstances, this was not possible. The visit, however, underlines Kompany's continued ties to the club. Read more »
INJURIES César Huerta may require surgery. The Mexican winger has reportedly been diagnosed with pubalgia, a result of strain on the lower abdominal muscles or the attachment of the adductors. Anderlecht is currently discussing whether Huerta needs surgery, which would sideline him for several months. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Two weeks ago, there were doubts about Thorgan Hazard, who didn't make much of an impression on the pitch against Charleroi. But now those doubts have been dispelled. Thanks to the new attacking quartet, the player's qualities are being used more effectively. Against Mechelen and Bruges, the midfielder was incredibly strong: "I'm in a good period," says Thorgan with a smile. Read more »
OTHER Olivier Renard, Chief Technical Officer of RSC Anderlecht, was not present at the crucial match against Club Brugge at Lotto Park. Instead, he was in Qatar for the U17 World Cup, leading to speculation about his role at the club. The podcast HLN Voetbal explains. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After four and a half years, Anderlecht finally managed to win at home against Club Brugge again. For coach Besnik Hasi, Vincent Kompany's successor, it felt like liberation. "It had to sink in for a bit, but I really enjoyed it," the coach said afterward, visibly relieved. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht teenager Nathan De Cat (17) continues to impress. In the top match against Club Brugge, the young defender once again played a mature game. He completely contained playmaker Hans Vanaken and was therefore one of the key figures in the Purple & White's victory. Read more »
DAMES RSC Anderlecht has announced the departure of Farid Goreishvand, who will take charge of KAA Gent Ladies. Goreishvand, who joined the club in January 2024, has quickly established himself as a key figure in developing young talent. During his time at Anderlecht, he held various positions, including assistant coach of the first team and head of the Stellar program, before becoming head coach of RSCA Women in the 2024-25 season. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht has achieved a much-needed home victory against Club Bruges, winning 1-0 thanks to an own goal by Mechele in the early minutes of the match. The hosts took the lead just six minutes in when De Cat delivered a precise pass to Hazard, leading to Mechele inadvertently directing the ball into his own (under pressure of Cvetkovic) net while attempting to clear a cross. Read more »
TRANSFERS Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper for Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with the Purple & White until 2028. The club announced this today. "Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground," says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator for the Purple & White. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anas Tajaouart was also part of the Moroccan U20 team that became world champions. "I didn't put any pressure on myself in this tournament," he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the tournament progressed. "But the realization that we had truly become world champions only came later," he said, describing his feelings. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who has managed to create a strong team dynamic. Read more »
TRANSFERS With the winter transfer window approaching, all sorts of names are circulating in the media as potential reinforcements. Given that the Purple & White certainly has the intention to strengthen its position, this makes sense. However, there's currently little reliable or concrete news available about potential transfer targets, so we'll limit ourselves to a sporadic overview of the gossip. Today, we're highlighting Julien Duranville and Noah Edjouma. Read more »
OTHER Keisuke Goto's strong performances haven't gone unnoticed in Japan. The young striker, on loan from Anderlecht to STVV, has been called up to his country's national team for the first time. He will be eligible to participate in the Kirin Challenge Cup in November. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Just four years ago, Adriano Bertaccini (25) was sleeping in a tent with amateur players. Today, he's Anderlecht's striker, carrying the club's goal-scoring hopes. In this candid interview, he reflects on his unusual journey, his emotional recovery from injury, and his growth as a professional footballer. Read more »
TRANSFERS With the winter transfer window approaching, all kinds of names are circulating in the media as possible reinforcements. Given that the Purple & White do indeed intend to strengthen their squad, this is not illogical. However, there is currently little reliable or concrete news about potential transfer targets, so we will limit ourselves to a sporadic overview of the rumors. Today we highlight Julien Duranville and Noah Edjouma. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The upcoming clash between Anderlecht and Club Brugge promises to be a special one. Club impressed earlier this week with a 3–3 draw against Barcelona, while Michael Verschueren is set to make his debut as Anderlecht’s new chairman. For Lorenzo Staelens (61) – who once played for both teams – the matchup brings back a flood of memories. Read more »
FLASHBACK Anderlecht drew 0-0 against PSV in the second round of the last edition of the European Cup I in 1991. The return match at the Astridpark brought a 2-0 victory on 6th November 1991. Afterwards, a group stage followed as the quarterfinals. Read more »
INTERVIEWS Anas Tajaouart was also part of Morocco's U20 team that became world champion. “I didn't put any pressure on myself during this tournament,” he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the competition progressed. “But the realization that we had actually become world champions only came later,” he described. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who managed to build a strong team dynamic. Read more »
INTERVIEWS In an interview, Ali Maamar described his participation in the U20 World Cup as an “incredible experience.” “I wanted to make a positive contribution to the team, and I managed to do that,” he said. After being suspended for the semi-final, he felt in top form for the final against Argentina. Read more »
YOUTH Mattis Seghers, the 16-year-old goalkeeper of Anderlecht's U18 team, has extended his contract with RSC Anderlecht until 2028. The club announced this today. “Mattis is a dedicated and talented young goalkeeper with both feet firmly on the ground,” says Silvio Proto, goalkeeper coordinator at RSC Anderlecht. Read more »
OTHER Anderlecht fans will not be traveling to La Louvière and Westerlo. They are boycotting the matches due to a lack of seats for visiting fans. This also happened previously against OH Leuven (1-1). Read more »
OTHER On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, RSCA supporters will have the chance to meet their favorite players during a special autograph session. This time, the event will not take place in the Fanshop at Lotto Park, but in the Westland Shopping Center, which is within walking distance of the stadium. The session is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, giving fans the opportunity to collect autographs, have a chat, and take selfies. Read more »
OTHER Former Anderlecht player Anders Dreyer, who was sold to San Diego FC in January, has been named Newcomer of the Year in Major League Soccer. The Dane was involved in an impressive 38 goals, evenly split between 19 goals and 19 assists. Read more »
Mission accomplished for RSC Anderlecht Futsal: the Mauves and Whites have qualified for the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their campaign in Poland. Yet, the expected euphoria is giving way to a sense of frustration. The reason? A third-place finish that makes the rest of their European journey much more complicated.
Read more »YOUTH - INTERVIEWS On Tuesday, the heart of Brussels football beat a little faster in the municipality of Anderlecht, where young RSCA players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart were celebrated for their U20 World Cup victory with the Moroccan national team. Read more »
OTHER In the round of 16 of the Croky Cup, Anderlecht will face Racing Genk away in Limburg on Thursday evening at 8:30 PM. The draw took place last night after the final match of the round of 16. Read more »
OTHER Mario Stroeykens has chosen to play for the Congolese national team in the future. The attacking midfielder will be part of the Congolese squad for the international matches in November. On Instagram, he shared the message from the squad and a childhood photo in the Congolese shirt. Read more »
GAMES Anderlecht showcased a strong performance against Mechelen, winning 3-1 at Lotto Park. The home side started energetically, establishing an early lead and went into halftime with a 2-1 advantage. While Mechelen capitalized on their chances, Anderlecht missed several opportunities to extend their lead. Read more »
INJURIES César Huerta will be out for a few weeks. The player was injured against Ninove and was substituted midway through the match. After a medical examination, it turned out he had a pelvic problem. Hasi: "Huerta will be out for a few weeks with an injury," he said. He will therefore not be in the starting lineup against KV Mechelen. There is a chance that the match against Club Brugge will also come too early. Read more »
INTERVIEWS The pressure on coach Besnik Hasi is gradually growing. After the cup final defeat, failed playoff runs, the early European elimination, and the poor performance of recent weeks, his position seems to be faltering. The fans have also gradually turned against him. But firing Hasi won't solve anything. This is the opinion of several former players and analysts. He is certainly not solely to blame. Read more »
GAMES The Belgian Football Association has announced the appointments for the league match between Anderlecht and KV Mechelen, which will be played tonight at Lotto Park. Simon Bourdeaud'hui will take charge of the match, which will see considerable pressure on the Purple & White. Read more »
INTERVIEWS After former chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, coach Besnik Hasi is now also under fire from some Anderlecht fans. On Tuesday evening, during the cup match against Ninove, his name was greeted for the first time with boos and chants of "Hasi out!" The pressure on the 53-year-old coach is mounting. But is that justified? We asked three Anderlecht icons: Olivier Deschacht, Walter Baseggio, and Philippe Albert. Read more »
INJURIES Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is preparing for a tense match against his former club KV Mechelen. On Saturday evening, the Purple & White hosts them at Lotto Park, where only a win will count to restore order in the ranks. Read more »
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