Anderlecht regains its leading position in the Jupiler Pro League

Anderlecht regains its leading position in the Jupiler Pro League

Champions’ Play-off Anderlecht narrowly won 2-1 against KRC Genk on Saturday evening on the eighth matchday in the Champions’ Play-off. As a result, the people of Brussels jump over Club Brugge into the lead in the standings (for the time being). After a close victory against KRC Genk on Saturday evening, Anderlecht has 46 points … Read more

Ilyes Bennane (13) exchanges Genk for Anderlecht: how healthy is the hunt for young football talent?

Ilyes Bennane (13) exchanges Genk for Anderlecht: how healthy is the hunt for young football talent?

Youth transfers Racing Genk stopped collaborating with him in March due to “a problem with norms and values”, and Anderlecht is now bringing in the youngest Belgian youth international ever: Ilyes Bennane is 13, but already has his own Instagram channel with 14,000 followers. “There are so many people turning those guys’ heads around.” Jürgen … Read more

Who will be champion if Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Union end with the same number of points?

Who will be champion if Anderlecht, Club Brugge and Union end with the same number of points?

Jupiler Pro League The denouement of the Belgian title battle will be a duel between three teams. A scenario in which two of them end the Champions’ Play-offs with equal points is not imaginary. But who gets to celebrate? Anderlecht and Club Brugge are tied for the lead with 42 points after six matchdays in … Read more

“Clear that Marc Coucke was cheated”: Herman Van Holsbeeck to criminal court for tampering with the sale of Anderlecht

“Clear that Marc Coucke was cheated”: Herman Van Holsbeeck to criminal court for tampering with the sale of Anderlecht

football Former RSC Anderlecht manager Herman Van Holsbeeck and ex-CEO Jo Van Biesbroeck will have to answer before the criminal court for tampering in the sale of the football club, the council chamber has decided. Football agent Christophe Henrotay was also referred. The council chamber does not fully follow the claim of the federal public … Read more

Anderlecht does not care outside the home: “We have to find a solution for it”

Anderlecht does not care outside the home: “We have to find a solution for it”

Jupiler Pro League In all areas, Genk was the superior of a weak Anderlecht, which once again did not play well away from home. “Our performance was unacceptable.” A solid defensive block, midfielders bursting with creativity, tireless wingbacks and a target striker who scores. Genk outclassed leader Anderlecht in every line on Saturday and deservedly … Read more

Sterk Genk put Anderlecht aside thanks to a penalty in the final minute

Sterk Genk put Anderlecht aside thanks to a penalty in the final minute

A strong Genk deservedly beat a weak Anderlecht. For a while it looked like the Purple & White would steal a point in Genk, but a penalty in the final minute decided otherwise: 2-1. The title battle is now completely open: Genk is closing in on four points. And tomorrow Union and Club will play … Read more

Anderlecht player Thorgan Hazard tears a cruciate ligament and is out for at least six months

Anderlecht player Thorgan Hazard tears a cruciate ligament and is out for at least six months

Jupiler Pro League Bad news for brand new competition leader Anderlecht. Midfielder Thorgan Hazard, who was injured in Sunday’s win against Union (2-1), has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Hazard, 31, will be out of action for at least six months. It happened just after half an hour in the clash … Read more

Young man injured in shooting in Anderlecht

Young man injured in shooting in Anderlecht

crime A young man was injured in a shooting in the Brussels municipality of Anderlecht last night. RTL Info reports this and the news is confirmed by the local police Brussels South (Anderlecht/Sint-Gillis/Vorst). The exact circumstances of the shooting are still unclear. The incident took place around 4 am, in the vicinity of the Sint-Guido … Read more

Union is right: Christian Burgess can play in the top match against Anderlecht

Union is right: Christian Burgess can play in the top match against Anderlecht

Football Competition leader Union has been proven right in the case surrounding defender Christian Burgess (32). The Englishman can play in the top match against Anderlecht on Sunday. Valerie Van Avermaet, Bart Lagae Today at 4:15 PM Union can breathe a sigh of relief. After Christian Burgess’ red card against Racing Genk, a series arose … Read more

Anderlecht is looking for a new main sponsor, but that is not an easy search

Anderlecht is looking for a new main sponsor, but that is not an easy search

Jupiler Pro League Anderlecht is actively looking for a new main sponsor. The bank Belfius, whose companies Candriam and DVV now appear on the shirts, will stop football sponsorship and the five-year contract with RSCA expires in June. The market has become smaller due to the (future) ban on gambling advertising. Anderlecht and its shirt … Read more