Jan Vertonghen, the most capped Devil in history, announces his international retirement

Record holder for the number of caps (157) with Belgium, Jan Vertonghen announced on Instagram on Friday that he was retiring from international duty. The 37-year-old Anderlecht defender is leaving the Red Devils following Euro 2024 where Belgium was eliminated in the round of 16 by France on Monday (1-0). Vertonghen scored the only own … Read more

An Anderlecht supporter dies during the match against Cercle Bruges

“During the first half of the RSC Anderlecht – Cercle Brugge match, a man felt unwell in the stands,” Anderlecht said in a press release. An Anderlecht supporter died following illness during the match once morest Cercle Bruges (3-0) on Wednesday evening. The club confirmed this on its website. “This person was immediately resuscitated by … Read more

Jupiler Pro League: Anderlecht beats Cercle and remains alone at the top of the championship

Anderlecht retained the lead in the Belgian football championship following its 3-0 victory over Cercle Bruges on Wednesday during the 5th day of the Champions playoffs. Théo Leoni (30th and 55th) scored twice, with a goal from Anders Dreyer (32nd) between his two goals. Kévin Denkey appeared dangerous at the very start of the match … Read more

Bad weekend for Brussels clubs: Union loses against Cercle, Anderlecht against Club

Club Bruges won the ‘Topper’ once morest Anderlecht (3-1) on Sunday for the 2nd day of the Jupiler Pro League Champions Playoffs. The RSCA remains 2nd with 35 points and does not benefit from the 2-3 defeat of Union Saint-Gilloise, which remains leader, once morest Cercle Bruges. Club Brugge is in 3rd place with 30 … Read more

More cards in the hands of Pro League coaches from January 2024 thanks to a rule change

2023-12-18 17:26:08 Good news for coaches who had to make painful choices when finalizing their selection: the Pro League has decided that the number of players listed on the match sheet will increase from 18 to 20 names from January 1, both in D1, only in the Challenger Pro League and the Women’s Super League, … Read more

Midfield Opulence and the Future of Anderlecht’s Squad: Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?

2023-12-04 20:41:00 The infirmary is gradually emptying and the posts in Anderlecht are becoming more and more expensive. It is especially in midfield that places are fought over, to the point that certain players risk being completely sidelined. With the return of Yari Verschaeren and Majeed Ashimeru, Brussels are suddenly bathed in midfield opulence, but … Read more

Top Goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson Attracts Attention of Anderlecht and Champions League Clubs

2023-11-13 19:38:00 Named the best goalkeeper in the Swedish Allsvenskan, Hakon Valdimarsson (IF Elfsborg) has attracted the attention of not only Anderlecht, but also other big clubs, including some in the Champions League. His excellent performances even led FotbollDirekt to predict that Valdimarsson might dominate the Swedish winter transfer window as a true “blockbuster transfer”. … Read more

Controversial Handball Decisions: Expert Analysis and Debates

2023-10-23 20:20:00 1. Hand fault by Leoni. Lardot cancels the 0-3 following the intervention of Var. Lardot: “Le Var checked the phase at my request. It is clearly seen that the arm is held away from the body in an unnatural position. I know there was a deflection from his thigh to his hand, but … Read more