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 31-03-2006 

Line-ups for RSCA-Lokeren

Line-ups for RSCA-Lokeren

Anderlecht meet Lokeren tonight. If they win, they take another step to a new title. The Mauves will probably play with the same team that beat Club Brugge with 0-2 last weekend. Read more »

 30-03-2006 

Somoza happy with Mauves's interest

Somoza happy with Mauves's interest

After the succesful transfer of Argentinian talent Nicolas Frutos, Anderlecht show interest in more Argentinian players. Van Holsbeeck is in South America again to scout strong midfielder Leandro Somoza. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck: "Mpenza not allowed to leave"

Van Holsbeeck:

Mbo Mpenza is unhappy in Anderlecht and wants to leave, but a transfer is out of the question for manager Herman Van Holsbeeck. "Although I can understand his disappointment, we have not forgotten his value in the first round. Read more »

Fans criticize Belgacom TV

Fans criticize Belgacom TV

Anderlecht have to play five of their next six games on Friday evening, and this annoys the fans more and more. They think the digital television channel Belgacom TV is the reason for this. Read more »

 29-03-2006 

Anderlecht search replacements for Munaron

Anderlecht search replacements for Munaron

RSC Anderlecht is interested in Michaël Cordier, the young goalkeeper of La Louvière. But Anderlecht pays more interest in keeperstrainer Michel Piersoul. Also Filip De Wilde and Eric Deleu (Tubeke) are possible successors. Read more »

Mpenza considers transfer

Mpenza considers transfer

Mbo Mpenza, who does not play anymore because of Frutos, considers a transfer. His manager wants to talk to Vercauteren and hopes Mpenza's situation will become clearer. Read more »

Mitu to Donetsk

Mitu to Donetsk

Marius Mitu has signed a contract for 2 seasons at the Ukranian club Metalurg Donetsk. The Romanian got sacked because of his involvement in the gambling affaire and might possibly be suspended for a long time. Read more »

Kompany visits doctor Walsch

Kompany visits doctor Walsch

Wednesday, Vincent Kompany will go to Lyon to visit doctor Walsch, who operated him a month ago. If everything goes well, he can train harder and do some power training. Proto rejoined the group. Read more »


 28-03-2006 

Traoré's father passed away

Traoré's father passed away

Laminé Traoré was absent on training today because his father has passed away. He will be available for Friday's game against Lokeren. We wish to express our condolences to Lamine Traoré and his family. Read more »

Ghent - Anderlecht only by public transport

Ghent - Anderlecht only by public transport

Frank Beke, the mayor of the city of Ghent, has decided that fans who want to attend AA Ghent - RSC Anderlecht are not allowed to come to the stadium by own transport. Tickets can only be bought in the Vanden Stock stadium. Read more »

Armenteros to Anderlecht?

Armenteros to Anderlecht?

Herman Van Holsbeeck has left for Argentinia again. He hopes to transfer Nicolas Frutos' ex-teammate, Armenteros. Anderlecht are ready to pay 3 million euros for him. Read more »

Proto and Wilhelmsson slightly injured

Proto and Wilhelmsson slightly injured

Proto is suffering from a slight quadriceps injury. Also Lovré is suffering from his ankle and limited his training to rehabilitation. Wilhelmsson is slightly injured at his knee, but his injury is not that serious. Read more »

 27-03-2006 

Wilhelmsson wanted by PSG?

Wilhelmsson wanted by PSG?

After Fiorentina, Ajax and Lyon during the winter break, 'Le Parisien' declares that PSG would be following Wilhelmsson, due to disappointing transfers of right midfielders. The required sum would be of 4 millions. Read more »

Will Tihinen change his mind?

Will Tihinen change his mind?

Yesterday after the clash between Brugge and Anderlecht, Tihinen was very mysterious concerning his future. "Whether I will leave or not? Ask me the same question again if we are champions!" Read more »

Is Munaron leaving?

Is Munaron leaving?

Keeper trainer Munaron might leave Anderlecht. The club wants to extend his contract with one year, but he doesn't find that enough. That is why Munaron is thinking of leaving the club. Read more »

Drug test for some players

Drug test for some players

After the game against Bruges, Deschacht, De Man and Siani had to take a drug test. Yves Vanderhaege left immediately after the game to see his former-club Mouscron play against Genk. Read more »

 26-03-2006 

Reactions after the victory against Bruges

Reactions after the victory against Bruges

There is no need to say that there were nothing but happy faces after the victory against Bruges. "I have to congratulate the entire team. They followed my tactics, and it paid off", said Anderlecht coach Franky Vercauteren. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Brugge: 0-2

Anderlecht beat Brugge: 0-2

Anderlecht have defeated Club Brugge with 0-2. Nicolas Frutos scored both goals for the Mauves. One after 8 minutes and one 5 minutes before the end. This way, Brugge are knocked out of the race for the title. Read more »


 25-03-2006 

Line-ups for Brugge-Anderlecht

Line-ups for Brugge-Anderlecht

Club Brugge-Anderlecht: the clash everyone is looking forward to. Will Anderlecht enlarge the gap with Standard and knock Brugge out of the running? Or will the Brugians come back to one point? Kick-off tomorrow noon at 1! Read more »

Many choices to be made

Many choices to be made

Almost the entire Anderlecht squad is fit, which means Vercauteren will have to make some choices tomorrow. Serhat will probably start the game, Mpenza will sit on the bench then. And Anthony Vandenborre might replace Zewlakow. Read more »

Selection for the clash

Selection for the clash

Franky Vercauteren has announced the selected players for the game against Club Bruges next Sunday. The coach stated he wants to see dedication and aggression on the pitch. Read more »

Reserves lose against Club Bruges

Reserves lose against Club Bruges

The Anderlecht reserves were not able to win against Club Bruges last night. They lost in the Vanden Stock stadium with 0-2. Chavez and Jonathan Blondel made the goals for Club Bruges. Read more »

 24-03-2006 

Gentlemen's agreement with Van Steenberghe

Gentlemen's agreement with Van Steenberghe

Anderlecht and Jan Van Steenberghe have reached a gentlemen's agreement about the extention of the goalkeeper's contract for one more year. The current contract of the third goalie of Anderlecht expired at the end of this season. Read more »

Boussoufa does not come to Anderlecht

Boussoufa does not come to Anderlecht

A few days ago, there was some news circulating about Anderlecht's interest in Boussoufa. However, the player has rejected the idea of a transfer to Brussels, and said he was more interested in going to the Netherlands. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

It seems likely that Anderlecht will go to Brugge with their strongest team. Goran Lovré and Mark De Man have a slight ankle injury, but they could train yesterday without any problem at all. Read more »

 23-03-2006 

Zetterberg about Bruges - Anderlecht

Zetterberg about Bruges - Anderlecht

On Sunday it will be the last time that Pär Zetterberg will play against Bruges. After this season he will end his career.Zetterberg says it will always be something special. Not only the football, but also the atmosphere. Read more »


 22-03-2006 

Injury report

Injury report

To be well prepared for the game against Bruges there was no training today. Christian Wilhelmsson is released of his injury. Goran Lovré will join the group tomorrow. Read more »

Anderlecht want Boussoufa

Anderlecht want Boussoufa

President Vanden Stock said in De Standaard that Boussoufa is a player who would fit perfectly at Anderlecht. But he still has a contract and I do not think that they are going to let him go. Read more »

 21-03-2006 

Vercauteren still trainer next year

Vercauteren still trainer next year

Franky Vercauteren will stay Anderlecht's trainer during the next season, even if they do not win the championship. Chairman Roger Vanden Stock informed the press later on a press conference. Read more »

Kompany and Juhasz are rehabilitating

Kompany and Juhasz are rehabilitating

The rehabilitation of Vincent Kompany is going well. The defender is rehabilitating outside the club. Roland Juhasz started to do some exercises to stimulate his muscles. The Hungarian broke a bone in his foot. Read more »

 20-03-2006 

Akin is self-confident

Akin is self-confident

Serhat Akin said that his self-confidence has grown after his goal against Beveren. He also added that giving assits satisfies him as much as scoring a goal. It does not matter who scores, the most important thing is the victory. Read more »

Wilhelmsson: "It was penalty"

Wilhelmsson:

Saturday Christian Wilhelmsson got a yellow card for a so-called schwalbe. "On TV you can see that I am right and that it is a penalty. The media has payed so much attention on my so-called schwalbes", he complained. Read more »

Frutos respects Zetterberg

Frutos respects Zetterberg

Nicolas Frutos told in the newspapers that he would have loved to take the penalty. But Frutos respected Zetterberg and he let him take it. "Respect for the elderly people", he laughed. Read more »

Update injury report

Update injury report

De Man has troubles with both ankles, but hopes to be able to end the season. Afterwards, it will be decided if he will be operated. Frutos also has a minor injury which may be the result of an allergic reaction. Read more »


 19-03-2006 

Baseggio scores

Baseggio scores

Walter Baseggio played a full game this weekend. Unfortunately Treviso lost of Cagliari. The score was 1 - 2 with a goal of Baseggio. Read more »

Copa suffers from concussion

Copa suffers from concussion

Yesterday Nicolas Frutos and Copa, Beveren's goal-keeper, clashed with eachother. The result was a penalty for Anderlecht and a concussion for Copa. The Ivorian got replaced and was brought to the hospital. Read more »

Anderlecht beat Beveren

Anderlecht beat Beveren

RSCA corrected its mistake against STVV last week. They have won with 4 – 0. Already after 26 minutes the score was 2 – 0. Because of this victory Anderlecht stays on top. Read more »

 18-03-2006 

Line-up Anderlecht-Beveren

Line-up Anderlecht-Beveren

All supporters still remember last week's painful defeat. Anderlecht will have to fight tonight because Beveren proved last week that they were back on the right way again. Read more »

Matches rescheduled

Matches rescheduled

Three matches for Anderlecht have a new datum. These changes concern the 30th, 31st and 32nd matchdays. These matches were supposed to be played on a Saturday, but they will be played on a Friday at 8.30 pm. Read more »

Easy victory for Reserves

Easy victory for Reserves

Anderlecht reserves showed the right way yesterday evening by winning in Beveren, 0-3. Lamah scored twice and was elected Man of the Match. Lovré scored the third goal. Read more »

 17-03-2006 

Injury report

Injury report

Yves Vanderhaeghe had his back examined, but joins the group today. Also Nicolas Frutos (achilles' tendon) and Lamine Traoré have joined the team again. They are both recovered from an injury. Read more »

Salou does not have a preference

Salou does not have a preference

According to Ibrahim Salou's manager, Salou does not have a preference for Anderlecht or Bruges. Zulte Waregem's defender wants to move on after this season. Anderlecht starts to negotiate soon. Read more »

 16-03-2006 

Frutos still injured

Frutos still injured

The injury of Frutos still worries trainer Vercauteren. On Wednesday, Frutos didn't train at all. He still has some troubles with the calf. Vercauteren hopes that the stiker will be able to play against Beveren. Pujol is fit again Read more »

Anderlecht want Buffel

Anderlecht want Buffel

Herman Van Holsbeeck wants to land Thomas Buffel to replace Pär Zetterberg. The midfielder is now playing for the Glasgow Rangers, but is not happy there. Read more »

Negotiations about Salou begin

Negotiations about Salou begin

Zulte-Waregem seem to have put up with a transfer of Ibrahim Salou. Next week the negotiations with Anderlecht start. But one week later, also Bruges can give it a try. Read more »

Couillet demands money

Couillet demands money

Couillet, a team of the third league sold Proto 7 years ago to La Louvière and agreed on receiving 10% of the transfer sum. Now the club demands 100 000 euros of the money that Anderlecht has payed for Proto. Read more »

 15-03-2006 

Belgium wins 4 places on FIFA ranking

Belgium wins 4 places on FIFA ranking

Belgium has won a few places on the FIFA ranking. The Red Devils are now on place 50, a gain of 4 places. Brazil is still ranked first, followed by the Czech Republic and Holland. France drops out of the first five. Read more »

Anderlecht interested in De Bock

Anderlecht interested in De Bock

Bruges - defender Jelle De Bock can count on some interest from several belgian clubs and also from PSV. One of the belgian clubs is Anderlecht. There will not be any discussions about a contract because he probably goes to Gent. Read more »

 14-03-2006 

Is Baseggio coming back to Anderlecht?

Is Baseggio coming back to Anderlecht?

Also in Treviso Baseggio does not get a lot of chances to play. Besides, it seems that the club is going to relegate and Baseggio agreed that he will not stay if this will happen. Is he coming back to Anderlecht then? Read more »

Anderlecht contacts Zulte - Waregem

Anderlecht contacts Zulte - Waregem

Anderlecht has called Zulte - Waregem to inquire about Salou and other players, says the president of Zulte - Waregem. Also Bruges and Standard got in touch with them. There will be several conversations these next days. Read more »

 13-03-2006 

Anderlecht B - STVV B: 5-2

Anderlecht B - STVV B: 5-2

The Anderlecht reserves did better than their colleagues from the first team: they won with 5-2 against Sint-Truiden tonight. It was an exciting game with 3 penalty kicks, one of which was missed by Oleg Iachtchouk. Read more »

Also rsca - Mouscron looks suspicious

Also rsca - Mouscron looks suspicious

Yesterday RTBF declared that a lot of money has been gambled away during games of Mouscron. It would concern the game against Anderlecht and the game against Gent. Geoffrey Toyes would have played a suspicious game, says the RTBF. Read more »

Juhasz is being operated on

Juhasz is being operated on

Roland Juhasz, the Hungarian defender of Anderlecht who broke a bone in his foot against Lierse, is being operated on on Monday. Afterwards he will have to rehabilitate for six weeks. Read more »

Several clubs are interested in Tihinen

Several clubs are interested in Tihinen

During the game last friday, Saint - Etienne was scouting Hannu Tihinen.
The defender can count on more attention from French clubs. Also Nantes and Toulouse would be interested. Olympiakos has been interested for a while. Read more »

 12-03-2006 

Anderlecht stays on top

Anderlecht stays on top

The game between Standard Liège and Sporting Lokeren ended on a scoreless draw tonight. As a result, Anderlecht are still on top of the Jupiler League. Standard are one point behind and Club Bruges follow two points behind RSCA. Read more »

Immediate suspension for Mitu?

Immediate suspension for Mitu?

It looks like Mitu, who got fired because of the gamblin scandal, is going to get a severe sanction because he refused to cooperate with the investigation. A possible sanction is an immediate international suspension. Read more »

 11-03-2006 

Saint-Etienne interested in Tihinen

Saint-Etienne interested in Tihinen

Hannu Tihinen, who is out of contract at the end of this season, can count on the interest of French side Saint-Etienne. Some French scouts watched yesterday's game against Sint-Truiden. Read more »

Red Devils against Saudi Arabia

Red Devils against Saudi Arabia

The Red Devils will play a friendly game against Saudi Arabia on Thursday May 11. The match will be played in Breda (Holland). Belgium will also challenge Slovakia in Ternova on May 20. Read more »

Hundreds of fans miss part of the game

Hundreds of fans miss part of the game

Due to several road accidents in the neighbourhood of Brussels, hundreds of fans of RSC Anderlecht arrived late at yesterday's match against Sint-Truiden. Dozens of busses arrived at the end of the first half. Read more »

 10-03-2006 

Anderlecht suffer 3-0 defeat

Anderlecht suffer 3-0 defeat

After winning four consecutive games in a row, Anderlecht suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat on the pitch of Sint-Truiden this evening. The Mauves made a weak performance and can lose their top rank in the Jupiler League. Read more »

Kompany rehabilitates in Belgium

Kompany rehabilitates in Belgium

Vincent Kompany has returned to Anderlecht sooner than expected. "I'm rehabilitating quite fast, and I feel mentally very well", stated the defender. His situation will be reviewed three or four weeks from now. Read more »

Line-ups for STVV-RSCA

Line-ups for STVV-RSCA

Tonight, Anderlecht defend their position as leader in a game against STVV. That club was named in the bribing affair yesterday, so the moral in the team is rather low. Normally RSCA should be able to continue their winning streak Read more »

Cagdas catches the Mauves's interest

Cagdas catches the Mauves's interest

Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck was in Turkey to scout Atan Cagdas of Besiktas yesterday. The 26-year-old defender has played 15 games this year, and scored once. He is also Turkish international. Read more »

Mitu heading for Donetsk?

Mitu heading for Donetsk?

Laurent Delorge and Marius Mitu, who both have been sacked by Anderlecht after their involvement in the bribery scandal, have caught the interest of some foreign teams. Mitu is said to be wanted by Metallurg Donetsk. Read more »

 09-03-2006 

Anderlecht want Salou

Anderlecht want Salou

Anderlecht want Ibrahim Salou, Zulte - Waregem's goalgetter. They have already talked about it with his solicitor. But it will not be easy. Also Bruges, Dortmund and Auxerre are interested. Read more »

Less and less injured players

Less and less injured players

There are less and less injured players. Nicolas Frutos had some troubles with his quadriceps, but during the training yesterday there was no reaction. Also Pär Zetterberg (quadriceps) and Zewlakow (anle) trained again. Read more »

 08-03-2006 

Frutos to world championship?

Frutos to world championship?

There is a chance that Anderlecht - striker, Nicolas Frutos, goes to the world championship in Germany with Argentina. Figueroa is out and Frutos's performances in Belgium are not unnoticed in his homeland. Read more »

Season is over for Juhasz

Season is over for Juhasz

The season is over for Juhasz. Doctor Huylebroeck hopes the player will decide to get operated on, otherwise he might be out for a period of six months. Read more »

News of Mitu and Delorge

News of Mitu and Delorge

After their being sacked by Anderlecht, Mitu and Delorge are still very much present in the media. Mitu refuses to go to the Parquet and Delorge has probably found a new club. Read more »

 07-03-2006 

Criticism on Van De Velde

Criticism on Van De Velde

After the game Anderlecht–Lierse, referee Joeri Van De Velde had to cope with a lot of criticism. He denies he whistled in favour of Anderlecht. Read more »

Quick recovery for Juhasz

Quick recovery for Juhasz

The fear that Juhasz’s season would be over is not that big anymore. During the game against Lierse he broke a small bone in his foot. Coming back from the doctor, Juhasz is very optimistic. Read more »

 06-03-2006 

Injury report

Injury report

Yesterday Pär Zetterberg injured his shoulder. He will have to rest until Wednesday. Also Serhat Akin and Michal Zewlakow came back from the game with minor injuries. Read more »

Juhasz out for the rest of the season

Juhasz out for the rest of the season

During the game against Lierse, Roland Juhasz had to be replaced. He got a kick on his foot and this way his foot got broken. The rehabilitation will take months so this means the end of Juhasz's season. Read more »

 05-03-2006 

Exciting game ends with 3-0 victory

Exciting game ends with 3-0 victory

Anderlecht did what it had to do tonight: they won with 3-0 and have a 5 point's lead on Club Bruges. It was a very exciting game, with three red cards: one for Anderlecht, and two for Lierse. Read more »

Frutos ready to play, Lierse miss topscorer

Frutos ready to play, Lierse miss topscorer

Nicolas Frutos is ready to play tonight's game against Lierse. The Argentinian player has healed from a quadriceps injury and will probably start the game. Lierse, on the other hand, will have to play without their topscorer. Read more »

Have Anderlecht made an offer for Armenteros?

Have Anderlecht made an offer for Armenteros?

The 20-year-old midfielder Emiliano Armenteros has caught the interest of Sporting Anderlecht. Armenteros is playing for Argentinian side Independiente at the moment. According to some sources, Anderlecht already made an offer. Read more »

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - SK Lierse

Preview: RSC Anderlecht - SK Lierse

Anderlecht are playing a home match against SK Lierse tonight at 6 pm. This game is expected not to be easy for the Mauves, because Lierse have won three games in a row. The game will be broadcast live on Sporza-Canvas. Read more »

 04-03-2006 

Selection Anderlecht - Lierse

Selection Anderlecht - Lierse

Yesterday, trainer Franky Vercauteren announced his selection for the game against Lierse at 6pm tomorrow. The game will also be broadcasted on Sporza – Canvas. Read more »

Call to the Anderlecht fans

Call to the Anderlecht fans

RSC Anderlecht ask its fans to support the team again during the game against Lierse this Sunday. Together with the fans, the players and the board want to have a great day. Read more »

 03-03-2006 

Frutos still uncertain

Frutos still uncertain

Frutos is still suffering from the quadriceps and he did not complete the entire training. He paid a visit to the rehabilitation coach. He may be fit for the match against Lierse, but Vercauteren takes no risk. Read more »

 02-03-2006 

Start of Jupiler League in July?

Start of Jupiler League in July?

The "Profliga" is composing the calendar for the next season at the moment. It is likely that the Jupiler League will start off on July 30. The Supercup is said to be played one week before, at Saturday July 22. Read more »

Results Anderlecht-internationals

Results Anderlecht-internationals

Michal Zewlakow has lost in and against the US with 1 – 0. Wilhelmsson lost with Sweden with 3 – 0 against Ireland. Tihinen won the 2nd game with 5 – 4 with penalties. The score after 90 minutes was 2 – 2 against Belorussia. Read more »

 01-03-2006 

Red Devils: game cancelled early

Red Devils: game cancelled early

The game between the Red Devils and Luxemburg was cancelled early, due to heavy snowfall. The match ended in the middle of the second half, the score was 0-2 after goals by Vandenbergh and Pieroni. Read more »

Siani: "It was a dream to me"

Siani:

Sébastien Siani made his début for the first team of Anderlecht against Roeselare last Friday. About ten minutes before the whistle, he got the chance to replace Pâr Zetterberg. And Siani was very enthusiastic after the game. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

De Man (ankle) will be able to play against Lierse, Serhat (infection) and Pujol (knee) will train together with the group on Thursday. Tioté will have his knee examined. Frutos (quadriceps) started to train, but had to stop. Read more »