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 31-03-2008 

Van Damme needs an operation

Van Damme needs an operation

Jelle Van Damme will be operated at the end of the season. The defender, who scored twice yesterday, has an ankle injury. "As long as I can stand the pain, I'll continue", he said. Read more »

Hassan talks with the club

Hassan talks with the club

Hassan and Anderlecht were discussing about the future of the Egyptian player. Hassan already came to an agreement with the Egyptian club Al Ahly, so it seems like the midfielder will leave in June. Read more »

Lamah will return for sure

Lamah will return for sure

Lamah and Tioté will return to Anderlecht next season. Lamah prefers staying in Holland, at Roda JC, for which he's playing on loan. Manager Van Holsbeeck reminds the players that they are still under contract in Anderlecht. Read more »

Witters in Argentinia

Witters in Argentinia

Gerard Witters travelled to Argentina to finish the transfer of Matias Suarez. Sporting Anderlecht hopes to sign the player this week. Read more »

Jacobs satisfied with Hassan

Jacobs satisfied with Hassan

Anderlecht coach Ariël Jacobs said that he was satisfied with the prestation of Ahmed Hassan. " I'm not sarcastic, Hassan did it well." Hassan got only 2 minutes regular and 3 minutes extra time to play. Read more »

Hasi charmed by Anderlecht's interest

Hasi charmed by Anderlecht's interest

Besnik Hasi was one of the gasts in the football program "studio 1" yesterday. He declared to be very interested in a job as assistant manager. Anderlecht seemed to be interested in Hasi as assistant manager for next season. Read more »

Anderlecht Climb to Second

Anderlecht Climb to Second

It has been a meteoric return to form by the defending champions Anderlecht. After the 3-1 win over Cercle Bruges, combined with the 2-6 defeat of Club Bruges by KRC Genk, the men from Parc Astrid are now in second place. Read more »

UEFA fines Bordeaux

UEFA fines Bordeaux

The UEFA have fined French club Bordeaux for the way they reacted after Anderlecht had eliminated them in the UEFA-Cup. The club will have to pay a fine of 20.000 euros for "making errors in the organisation".
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 30-03-2008 

Line Up: Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

Line Up: Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

Later this evening, at 18h, Anderlecht receives Club Bruges' little brother, namely Cercle. But what's in a name, this season, Cercle is not really the little brother, it is playing almost as good as Club and follows at two points Read more »

 29-03-2008 

Van Damme: "very motivated De Boeck"

Van Damme:

Jelle Van Damme missed the international match of this wednesday with Belgium because of an ankle injury, but during the training he talked with Cercle-player Stijn De Smet, who mentioned that De Boeck is very motivated.
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Who will make it to the bench?

Who will make it to the bench?

A few weeks ago, there were almost more injured players then fit ones, but now there are so much players that several won't even make it to the bench. The remaining injured players are: Proto, Zitka, Pareja and Iakovenko.
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Practice game against Belgrano

Practice game against Belgrano

Waiting for the transfer of Matias Suarez, his argentinian team Belgrano has arranged a practice game against Anderlecht. The game will take place in July, when Belgrano comes to Europe. Belgrano will also play against FC Porto. Read more »

Jacobs: "Victory would be great!"

Jacobs:

This sunday, Anderlecht receives this season's revelation Cercle Bruges. At this moment, both teams share the third place. "We realize that if we win, we can do a good affair", says Jacobs. Read more »

Selection: Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

Selection: Anderlecht - Cercle Bruges

After having to deal with injuries for a while, Ariel Jacobs can count on Thomas Chatelle, Serhat Akin and Mbo Mpenza again this sunday against Cercle Bruges. Olivier Deschacht is suspended and won't be there. Read more »

Zitka and Proto almost ready

Zitka and Proto almost ready

Good news about the two goalkeepers. Silvio Proto can start the keeperstraining again. And also Daniel Zitka has almost recovered from his injury. He will be on the training field next week. Read more »


 28-03-2008 

Anderlecht comic out soon

Anderlecht comic out soon

The Anderlecht comic book, that is made by A. Dupuis Productions, will be on sale starting munday the 7th of April and will be available in the fanshop of Anderlecht. It will be sold in French and Dutch and will cost 13 euro. Read more »

Davy Schollen in Studio 1

Davy Schollen in Studio 1

Davy Schollen has taken his chance in the goal of Anderlecht during the absence of Daniël Zitka and Silvio Proto. This sunday he will be a guest in Frank Raes his show "Studio 1". Read more »

Anderlecht indeed following Makriev

Anderlecht indeed following Makriev

According to an Israeli newspaper, Anderlecht is following Bulgarian striker Dimitar Makriev. Yesterday manager Herman Van Holsbeeck denied Anderlecht's interest but today he confirms that Makriev is a potential buy. Read more »

 27-03-2008 

Injury News

Injury News

Most national team players have returned from their friendly international games yesterday. Ahmed Hassan, Marcin Wasilewski and Roland Juhasz are expected to arrive Friday. Read more »

Al-Alhy announces Signing of Hassan

Al-Alhy announces Signing of Hassan

The Egyptian club Al-Alhy have announced today that Ahmed Hassan will be joining their squad next season. The Egyptian playmaker of Anderlecht will sign a three year deal after the Belgian competition is over. Read more »

Wouters to lead Anderlecht-Cercle

Wouters to lead Anderlecht-Cercle

Referee Luc wouters has been selected to lead the match between Anderlecht and Cercle Brugge this sunday. The expectations are high, because the winner will take at least the third place. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck denies interest in Makriev

Van Holsbeeck denies interest in Makriev

Yesterday, an Israelian newspaper wrote that Anderlecht has shown high interest in the Bulgarian striker Makriev and has even made an offer already. Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck firmly denies interest in Makriev. Read more »

Legear Staying with Anderlecht

Legear Staying with Anderlecht

Jonathan Legear has had many injuries in the last months, but now he's finally fully recovered and ready for the battle, "Without the injuries I had probably left Anderlecht but now my situation is changed." Read more »

Vanden Bosh new RSCA scout

Vanden Bosh new RSCA scout

Anderlecht has hired a new scout in Roland Vanden Bosh. Vanden Bosh is changing from his job as technical director with Dender for a place in Anderlecht's scouting web. Read more »

Red Devils Beaten by Morocco 1-4

Red Devils Beaten by Morocco 1-4

The North African nation defeated the Belgian national football team 4-1 in the Stade Roi Baudouin. Gillet and Pieroni were the only Anderlecht players in the Belgian line-up whilst Boussoufa was a substitute for Morocco. Read more »

 26-03-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

For the players that have no international obligations, a normal training was foreseen today. Serhat Akin, Thomas Chatelle and Mbo Mpenza could restart the group training. Read more »

Goor Staying for another year

Goor Staying for another year

Bart Goor has reached an agreement on the prolongation of his contract for a year. The almost 35-year-old Goor certainly stays until june 2009 at Anderlecht. Next season, he will however have to compete with Roland Lamah. Read more »


 25-03-2008 

Gillet: "Second place is at reach"

Gillet:

"The second place is at reach." Those are the words of Gillet after the game. "The game against Cercle next week will be a key match. At home, it should be possible", Gillet told "Sportwereld" Read more »

Van Damme won't play against Morocco

Van Damme won't play against Morocco

Jelle Van Damme won't play the friendly game with the Red Devils against Morocco. Van Damme hadn't already trained monday because of an ancle injury. Today, Anderlecht's left defender decided to leave the group. Read more »

Anderlecht follows Polish internationals

Anderlecht follows Polish internationals

Marcin Kikut (Lech Poznan) and Tomasz Jodlowiec (Groclin) were already scouted by Anderlecht in the Polish competition. Next Wednesday, purple-white will go look at two Polish internationals during the game Poland-USA. Read more »

Preparation next season has started

Preparation next season has started

Anderlecht has already started to prepare the next season. If purple-white ends second and as a consequence, are qualified for the Champions League, they will start on monday, 23rd of June. Read more »

Biglia's Thumb Crushed during Ghent clash

Biglia's Thumb Crushed during Ghent clash

Lucas Biglia left the Ottenstadium last Sunday with his hand wrapped in bandages. In an innocent duel with an opponent, the Argentinian's thumb got crushed. However, the midfielder will be ready to play Cercle next Sunday. Read more »

Vlcek Thanks Trainer for his Trust

Vlcek Thanks Trainer for his Trust

With two goals last sunday, Stanislav Vlcek played a great part in the victory at Ghent. "With these goals, I thank the trainer for the trust that he has in me", the Czech told the newspapers. Read more »

Jacobs very satisfied on Frutos

Jacobs very satisfied on Frutos

Trainer Ariël Jacobs is very satisfied on Nicolas Frutos. The Argentinian striker was in the starting XI against Ghent for the first time since late-Novemeber. Jacobs commented about Frutos in a press conference about his return. Read more »

 24-03-2008 

Van Damme misses training Red Devils

Van Damme misses training Red Devils

Today, defender Jelle Van Damme didn't participate in the first training of the Red Devils in Tubeke. The defender has a problem with his ancle. Normally, the player's selection for Wednesday's match won't be in danger. Read more »

 23-03-2008 

Jacobs: "Congratulations to the team"

Jacobs:

After the victory against Ghent, Anderlecht again is in the chase for second place. Ariël Jacobs is a satisfied trainer, but is keeping both feet on the ground. "At this moment, we have nothing in our hands" Read more »

AA Ghent - Anderlecht: 2-3

AA Ghent - Anderlecht: 2-3

Tonight, Anderlecht won 3-2 away against Ghent. It looked like it was heading for a large 0-3 victory, but Ghent managed to get dangerously close to a point at the end of the game. Read more »

Deschacht suspended against Cercle

Deschacht suspended against Cercle

Next week, against Cercle Bruges, Ariël Jacobs will have to do without Olivier Deschacht. The defender and captain of Anderlecht got his third yellow card against AA Ghent and will have to follow the game in the grandstand. Read more »

Ladies win 0-4 of Egem

Ladies win 0-4 of Egem

Yesterday, the Anderlecht ladies played against VK Egem. They won the game with 0-4. It could have been 0-5 if Helgadottir's penalty had landed in the nets. The gap with Tienen remains 5 points. Read more »

Preview: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

Preview: Anderlecht - AA Ghent

Tonight, at Easter Sunday, there will be a battle in the Jules Ottenstadium for third place. Should Ghent win, they are again in the running for the third place. Anderlecht has to win to keep up with Cercle Bruges and Beerschot. Read more »

Roda JC loses 4-3 at SC Heerenveen

Roda JC loses 4-3 at SC Heerenveen

Yesterday, Roda JC lost in a game, rich of goals, at the SC Heerenveen field. It got 4-3 in disadvantage of the Kerkraders. Roland Lamah opened the score in the twenty-fifth minute. He and Cheik Tioté played the whole game. Read more »


 22-03-2008 

Gillet warns against Costa Rican Ruiz

Gillet warns against Costa Rican Ruiz

Sunday in Ghent, Gillet will be happy to go back to his old team, where he started in the first division and where he played for one season and a half. He also warns his co-players for Bryan Ruiz. Read more »

Schollen Taking Every Chance with Both Hands

Schollen Taking Every Chance with Both Hands

In the absence of Proto and Zitka, third reserve keeper Schollen showed his talent against Germinal Beerschot and wants to show now that he's worth his prolonged contract. "I just concentrate on the next games", Schollen said. Read more »

Pareja out for one month

Pareja out for one month

Yesterday, Pareja was operated on his knee. First it was said that the operation would be done at the end of the season. Doctor Martens took away a part of the meniscus. The defender has to rest for a month now. Read more »

Olympic Games to Postpone Matches?

Olympic Games to Postpone Matches?

Earlier, it was announced that Biglia was pre-selected for the Olympic Games in Bejing. Anderlecht will also take into account that it might have to let other players like Gillet and Legear go to Bejing. Read more »

 21-03-2008 

Signing session in the fanshop

Signing session in the fanshop

On Friday April 4, several players will hold a signing session in the fanshop. Luigi Pieroni, Thomas Chatelle, Guillaume Gillet and Oleksandr Iakovenko will be available for the fans from 2pm. Read more »

Selection for Gent-RSCA

Selection for Gent-RSCA

Trainer Ariël Jacobs announced his selection for the game against AA Gent. Lucas Biglia and Mbark Boussoufa didn't train, but will be ready. De Man had a car accident. "Nothing serious", explained Jacobs. Read more »

Players soon obligated to talk to the press?

Players soon obligated to talk to the press?

The direction board is planning to add a new section to every new contract players sign. The club wants to obligate the players to talk to the press. That way, the players can't organise a press boycott on their own initiative. Read more »

Bad luck for Zitka

Bad luck for Zitka

With Petr Cech injured, Anderlecht goalkeeper Daniel Zitka had a chance to prove himself for the Czech national team. But now what Zitka got injured too, he has to hope on a new chance. Read more »

 20-03-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Roland Juhasz feels some irritation at his knee and had to rest. Jelle Van Damme's ankle got injured during the match against GBA and didn't train. Lucas Biglia followed his example: the Argentinian player has a minor calf injury. Read more »

Lamah and Tioté in Dutch Cup final

Lamah and Tioté in Dutch Cup final

Roland Lamah and Cheik Tioté, playing for Roda JC on loan, are in the Dutch Cup final. Roda won on penalties against Heracles Almelo in the semi-finals. Only Feyenoord can still keep Roda from winning the Cup. Read more »

Van Damme suspended in Cup

Van Damme suspended in Cup

Defender Jelle Van Damme got his third yellow card in the Cup yesterday. This means he'll be suspended for the game in GBA, where Anderlecht defends a narrow 1-0 lead. Read more »


 19-03-2008 

Wasilewski in Polish selection

Wasilewski in Polish selection

Defender Marcin Wasilewski is summoned by Leo Beenhakker, the dutch coach from the national team of Poland, to play a friendly match against the United States of America on the 26st of march. Read more »

Cup match against GBA: line-ups

Cup match against GBA: line-ups

Tonight, Germinal Beerschot face Anderlecht in the semi-finals of the Belgian Cup. It will be a hard game for the Mauves against a strong opponent. On top of that, Anderlecht is missing several players with injuries. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Oleksandr Iakovenko was examined and his injury is not as bad as first thought. He only has a bruise and needs to rest for a few days. Akin can't play today. Read more »

 18-03-2008 

Reserves defeated by Roeselare

Reserves defeated by Roeselare

The reserves lost yesterday with 3-2 against Roeselare. Ringoot and Mukendi brought Anderlecht two goals up, but after the break Roeselare scored three times. Ringoot got a red card. Read more »

New deal for Hassan?

New deal for Hassan?

Because of his excellent performance in the last few games, manager Van Holsbeeck intends to offer Hassan a new contract. "We will certainly negotiate, but first we must try to end our season properly", he said. Read more »

New contract for Jacobs?

New contract for Jacobs?

Ariël Jacobs will probably stay as Anderlecht's coach. Chairman Roger Vanden Stock is planning to offer Jacobs a new contract for two seasons. This new deal will probably be signed in the next few days. Read more »

 17-03-2008 

Kruiswijk attended RSCA-Roeselare

Kruiswijk attended RSCA-Roeselare

The Walloon press reports that the Dutchman who recently signed for Anderlecht, Arnold Kruiswijk, attended yesterday's match against Roeselare. According to that same source, Suarez' transfer will be finalised within 2 weeks. Read more »

Still tickets available for Cup match

Still tickets available for Cup match

There are still more than 12.000 tickets available for Wednesday's match in the semi-finals of the Belgian Cup. Ticket prices are between 10 and 20 euro. For more info, see our ticketing section. Read more »

Leiva on strike

Leiva on strike

Christian Leiva, Anderlecht's Argentinian midfielder who's playing on loan for Charleroi, is on strike. He's even threatening to sue Anderlecht. Recently, Belgian law changed. Read more »

No subway during RSCA-Cercle

No subway during RSCA-Cercle

Due to maintenance works on the subway, there won't be a metro connection to Anderlecht's stadium when the Mauves meet Cercle Brugge. That game will be played on March 30. There will be extra buses and trams. Read more »

Zitka Out for Two More Weeks

Zitka Out for Two More Weeks

Scans have showed that incumbent keeper Daniel Zitka will be out for at least two weeks due to the groin injury that he picked up in the 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. Read more »

 16-03-2008 

Anderlecht Hammer Roeselare 5-0

Anderlecht Hammer Roeselare 5-0

Anderlecht didn't gave Roeselare a chance and scored 5 goals. Luigi Pieroni scored 2 goals and contributed 2 assists. The other goals were from Boussoufa, Hassan and Biglia. Read more »

Anderlecht - Roeselare preview

Anderlecht - Roeselare preview

Tonight Roeselare will visit RSC Anderlecht in the second last game of this week. Anderlecht have won the 2 previous matches at home, and each time scoring a lot of goals. Read more »

 15-03-2008 

Frutos on the bench against Roeselare

Frutos on the bench against Roeselare

Frutos will take place on the bench tomorrow. The Argentinian striker is recovered from his calf injury. "Frutos is eager to play, but we have to be careful. Maybe we'll adjust his training schedule", Jacobs said. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Daniel Zitka was examined today. The Czech will be out for two weeks, as expected. He has an injury at the adductors. Jan Polak (thigh) was also examined. He's fit to play and was added to Jacobs selection. Read more »

Akin refuses to talk to the press

Akin refuses to talk to the press

Serhat Akin decided not to talk to the press anymore. The Turkish striker is disappointed about the bad comments newspapers wrote after the game against Bayern, in which Akin scored. Read more »

 14-03-2008 

Belgium stays on 13th position on UEFA ranking

Belgium stays on 13th position on UEFA ranking

Anderlecht's European season ended in Munich. The unexpected victory provided Belgium and the club with extra points. Belgium is ranked 13th on the UEFA-ranking. Anderlecht and Brugge are sharing the 54th place on the club ranking Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Daniël Zitka (adductors) is out for Sunday's game. Proto is injured too and visited a specialist for his broken thumb. Thomas Chatelle (adductors and abdominal muscles) is out, just like Serhat Akin. Read more »

Pitch in bad shape

Pitch in bad shape

Anderlecht's field is in bad shape due to the heavy rainfall of the last few days. The club is hoping to solve the problem by inserting sand into the soil. The operation started today. Read more »

Selection: Anderlecht - Roeselare

Selection: Anderlecht - Roeselare

Trainer Ariël Jacobs selected 19 players for sunday's game against Roeselare. Striking is the selection of Nicolas Frutos. It's his first selection since the 12th of January. Goalkeeper Daniel Zitka is out. Read more »

Will Frutos make his comeback?

Will Frutos make his comeback?

Newspaper La Dernière Heure says that Nicolas Frutos can make his comeback, Sunday in the match against Roeselare. The Argentinian striker is training with the group for three weeks now. Read more »

Hassan talks with Al-Ahly and Zamalek

Hassan talks with Al-Ahly and Zamalek

Belgian Newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws claims that Ahmed Hassan is negotiating with Al-Ahly and Zamalek, two big Egyptean clubs. There is also a chance that Hassan will sign a new contract with Sporting Anderlecht. Read more »

 13-03-2008 

Opel designs special Astra for Anderlecht

Opel designs special Astra for Anderlecht

The club celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Sponsor Opel will design a limited edition of the Astra. The "Anderlecht-Astra" will be presented during the Fan Party on 16th and 18th May. It's still a secret for now. Read more »

Negotiations with Roda about Proto

Negotiations with Roda about Proto

Anderlecht and Roda JC are negotiating about Silvio Proto. De goalkeeper can go to Holland on loan. "We are interested, though we still have to consider all options", said Roda's manager. Read more »

Van Holsbeeck: "Maybe Hassan stays"

Van Holsbeeck:

Ahmed Hassan may leave the club after this season. Though manager Herman Van Holsbeeck believes that the Egyptian international might stay. "If he keeps performing as last weekend, his carreer in Brussels may not be over yet." Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Daniël Zitka is out for two weeks. The goalie got injured against München. He'll be replaced by Schollen for the upcoming games. Juhasz is lightly injured and didn't train with the group. Read more »

No agreement on league reformation

No agreement on league reformation

Normally, the clubs should have agreed over a reformation of the highest division today. Though many smaller clubs are breaking their word and are intending to vote against a reformation. Read more »

New player bus for Anderlecht

New player bus for Anderlecht

Anderlecht is getting a new bus to transport its players. The company Rantour is giving the club a brand new bus. "It's a big difference with the current one. This is the Rolls Royce of the autobuses", said Kurt Rollier of Rantour Read more »

Reactions after Bayern

Reactions after Bayern

Some reactions after the victory against Bayern. Scholllen , who replaced Zitak at the break, was satisfied with the victory " we've played as a block and that resulted in a victory , we may all be very happy with this result." Read more »

Anderlecht beat Bayern

Anderlecht beat Bayern

Anderlecht has defeated Bayern Munich with 1-2. This time the Mauves ended the game with 11 players and that made a difference. Lucio scored the opener, Akin equalised and Iakovenko brought RSCA ahead with a great shot. Read more »

 12-03-2008 

Tonight: Bayern-RSCA

Tonight: Bayern-RSCA

Tonight, Anderlecht face Bayern München in the UEFA Cup. It will be the Mauves' last match in Europe this season after a 0-5 defeat in the first leg. Many players are absent on both sides. Read more »

Anderlecht subscribed for Intertoto

Anderlecht subscribed for Intertoto

The Mauves are playing a bad season. Though they can still obtain a UEFA cup ticket in the league and the Belgian cup. But the club is not taking any chances and also applied for the Intertoto cup.
Read more »

 11-03-2008 

Did Suarez already sign?

Did Suarez already sign?

According to Argentinian sources, Anderlecht already came to an agreement with striker Suarez and his club Belgrano. The Mauves will have to pay more than one million for the player. There is no official confirmation yet. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Serhat Akin will be examined one last time. Tomorrow we'll know whether he can play againt Bayern. Jan Polak is uncertain. Mbark Boussoufa will be fit. Read more »

Kroos and Breno in Bayern's team

Kroos and Breno in Bayern's team

Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld of Bayern places two 18 year old players in his starting line-up for tomorrow's match against Anderlecht. Those two youngsters are Breno and Kroos. Schweinsteiger, Zé Roberto and Kahn are out with an injury. Read more »

 10-03-2008 

Selection for Bayern-RSCA

Selection for Bayern-RSCA

Trainer Jacobs announced his selection for the game in Bayern. Many players are injured and Wasilewski is suspended. It doesn't matter that much anymore since Anderlecht is already eliminated after the 0-5 defeat in Brussels. Read more »

Interest in Gillis

Interest in Gillis

Cor Gillis, the young defender of Anderlecht is drawing the attention of several first division clubs. Amongst them are Mons and Mouscron. Read more »

 09-03-2008 

Charleroi - Anderlecht 0-2

Charleroi - Anderlecht 0-2

Anderlecht showed no effect of fatigue from Wednesday and jumped to 4th place in the league table. Hassan opened the score with a shot from outside the box. The Boussoufa made it 0-2 after a beautiful team combination. Read more »

Preview Charleroi-Anderlecht

Preview Charleroi-Anderlecht

Tonight Anderlecht faces Charleroi. If Anderlecht can win this away-game, they will be trailling just 6 points from 2nd in place Club Brugge, who lost yesterday on the pitch of Moeskroen.
Read more »

Jacobs Looks Forward

Jacobs Looks Forward

Ariel Jacobs has now put behind the UEFA Cup drubbing against Bayern, "Bayern Munich is now behind us, we must focus on the Belgian Cup and the League" Read more »

 08-03-2008 

Van Holsbeeck: "Our budget must be doubled"

Van Holsbeeck:

After the heavy defeat against Bayern, it became clear that Anderlecht would struggle to keep up with the biggest European clubs, "Year after year, the gap between us and the top is becoming bigger", said manager Van Holsbeeck. Read more »

Anderlecht following Jovanovic

Anderlecht following Jovanovic

According to media repor, Anderlecht is showing interest in Standard striker Jovanovic; Sporting would already have contacted his club. Jovanovic is also being followed by foreign clubs, but it seems that he doesn't want to leave. Read more »

UEFA ranking: Belgium ranked 13th

UEFA ranking: Belgium ranked 13th

Belgium remains on the 13th place in the UEFA ranking. That will also be the country's place after this season, since all teams of countries behind Belgium are eliminated from the European competitions. Read more »

Hamburg interested in Boussoufa

Hamburg interested in Boussoufa

Hamburg SV is interested in Mbark Boussoufa. After transfering Vincent Kompany and Vadis Odjidja Ofoe, the Germans are now eager to land another Anderlecht player. Boussoufa is under contract until June 2010. Read more »

Selection: Charleroi - Anderlecht

Selection: Charleroi - Anderlecht

Trainer Ariël Jacobs announced his selection for the game in Charleroi. Jacobs can't count on Biglia,Pareja and Akin. Biglia is suspended, Pareja and Akin are injured. Olivier Deschacht will make his comeback. Read more »

Heaviest European Defeat

Heaviest European Defeat

The 0-5 loss against Bayern in the Round of 16 of the UEFA cup was the heaviest home loss in the history of RSC Anderlecht. The second heaviest home defeat was the 1-5 against Lokomotiv Moscow in the Champions League of 2001-2002. Read more »

Jacobs: "Bayern on top of UEFA Cup"

Jacobs:

A lot of disapointment on Anderlecht side after the heavy defeat against Bayern. Trainer Ariël Jacobs realises that this Bayern is much better than Anderlecht. "They took advantage of every single foul we made." Read more »

 06-03-2008 

Anderlecht Suffers Heavy Defeat against Bayern

Anderlecht Suffers Heavy Defeat against Bayern

Anderlecht was defeated by Bayern München tonight with 0-5. The Mauves didn't play that bad, but Bayern opened scoring after 10 minutes with a nice shot by Altintop. Chatelle came close to equalising, but his effort hit the post. Read more »

Wasilewski suspended

Wasilewski suspended

Marcin Wasilewski go red against Bayern München and will be suspended for the match in Germany. Bayern striker Toni, who got yellow in the same action, will also be suspended for that same game. Read more »

Interest in Mater

Interest in Mater

According to French sources, Anderlecht is following Rudy Mater, a 28 year old defender of FC Valenciennes. Though it seems that the French club is not willing to let Mater leave. Read more »

 05-03-2008 

Selection for RSCA-Bayern

Selection for RSCA-Bayern

Jacobs has revealed his selection for tomorrow's game against Bayern. Pieroni and Vlcek aren't entitled to play. Frutos, Legear, Deschacht and Mpenza are still injured. Hassan will probably start on the bench. Read more »

Proto to Roda?

Proto to Roda?

Anderlecht negotiated with Roda JC yesterday. On the agenda was the return of Roland Lamah and Cheikh Tioté. The final decision will be taken later this season. The Dutch club is also interested in Siani and Silvio Proto. Read more »

Ribéry doesn't know any Anderlecht players

Ribéry doesn't know any Anderlecht players

Two days before the game against Anderlecht, newspaper Het Nieuwsblad had an interview with Bayern's star player Franck Ribéry. "I don't know a single Anderlecht player, but we will not underestimate them", Ribéry said. Read more »

Losada to Anderlecht ?

Losada to Anderlecht ?

Belgian newspaper "Het Laatste Nieuws" claims that Anderlecht is interested in Germinal Beerschot's key player Hernan Losada. They even say that Losada has already signed a contract with Anderlecht but Beerschot denies the claim. Read more »

Kahn Staying in Munich

Kahn Staying in Munich

Oliver Kahn will not be playing against Anderlecht. The German goalkeeper will be rested for Thursdays match between Anderlecht and Munich in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Cup. Rensing will be the Bavarian side's goalkeeper. Read more »

 04-03-2008 

Bayern: Lucio injured

Bayern: Lucio injured

Bayern München will have to play without defender Lucio in Brussels. The Brazilian player is injured and won't be recovered in time. It's likely that Belgian defender Van Buyten will replace him. Read more »

Several Big Clashes Sold Out

Several Big Clashes Sold Out

Several games are already sold out. The clashes with Cercle Brugge, Germinal Beerschot and Club Brugge, who are all above in the league table, are sold out. Also the ticket sale for the UEFA Cup match against Bayern is going well Read more »

Hassan not honoured

Hassan not honoured

Normally Ahmed Hassan would have been honoured last Sunday for winning the Africa Cup. "We had one minute of silence for the death of De Wilde's mother. We couldn't honour Hassan at the same time", said Van Holsbeeck. Read more »

 03-03-2008 

Injury news

Injury news

Olivier Deschacht has rejoined the group. Frutos is close to his comeback. Proto, who broke his thumb, went to a specialist. The goalie got a special bandage that will allow him to play. Wasilewski trained individually. Read more »

Vlcek: "Goal gave me confidence"

Vlcek:

Stanislav Vlcek scored early in the game the only goal of the match. "I was on the right place, stole the ball and scored. That goal gave me confidence. I'm in good shape, I try to give the best in every game", he said. Read more »

Mpenza to miss Bayern clash

Mpenza to miss Bayern clash

Anderlecht won't be using Mbo Mpenza this thursday when they play against Bayern München in the Uefa-Cup. The striker is struggling with a knee-injury. Marcin Wasilewski still has knee problems as well, but will be able to play. Read more »

 02-03-2008 

Anderlecht 1-0 Genk

Anderlecht 1-0 Genk

Anderlecht had to win the game against Racing Genk to maintain a chance on the third place. After 4 minutes Vlcek scored his first goal for Anderlecht in the league, enough for the win. Read more »

Draw between Roda and AZ

Draw between Roda and AZ

The game in the parkstad limburg stadion ended in 1-1. Roda, with Lamah and Tioté , came ahead with a goal from Janssen. Cziommer made the equaliser for Az Alkmaar. Read more »

Tonight RSCA-Genk

Tonight RSCA-Genk

Tonight Genk and Anderlecht face each other in the Vanden Stock stadium. The visitors play their first match after the resignation of trainer Broos. After the defeat against Zulte, Anderlecht can only be satisfied with a victory. Read more »

Bayern defeated Schalke

Bayern defeated Schalke

UEFA Cup opponent Bayern München defeated Schalke 04 with the smallest difference. Miroslav Klose scored the only goal after 14 minutes. Belgian defender Daniël Van Buyten played for 90 minutes. Read more »

 01-03-2008 

Van Buyten talks about Anderlecht-game

Van Buyten talks about Anderlecht-game

Bayern München and Anderlecht will face each other in the Uefa cup next wednesday. Daniël Van Buyten spoke about Anderlecht in the Belgian paper "De Gazet Van Antwerpen". Everybody has a lot of respect for Anderlecht". Read more »

Injury news: Proto breaks his finger

Injury news: Proto breaks his finger

Lucas Biglia, Jan Polak and Marcin Wasilewski are still uncertain for Sunday's match. Silvio Proto is out. He broke his finger on training yesterday and will be replaced by Sébastien Bruzzese in the selection. Read more »

Dispute with GBA settled

Dispute with GBA settled

GBA and Anderlecht were having a dispute about the ticket prices for the Cup match. Anderlecht wanted to sell them at very low prices to attract more people. GBA, who has the right on half of the profit, wasn't too happy about it. Read more »

Game against GBA rescheduled

Game against GBA rescheduled

The league game between Anderlecht and Germinal Beerschot, scheduled on April 12, will be played one day later, on Sunday evening. The two confrontations in the Cup will be played on Wednesday evenings. Read more »

Mother De Wilde died

Mother De Wilde died

On Thursday, keeper trainer Filip De Wilde's mother died at the age of 74 years. She suffered from a trombose. The Purple Dynamite Webteam wishes Filip and his family all the best in these difficult moments. Read more »

"I want clarity" - Jacobs

Ariël Jacobs wants to know what the Anderlecht board has in mind for him next season. A week ago, the club said they wanted to "continue with Jacobs as head coach for at least another season".
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Selection RSCA v Genk

Selection RSCA v Genk

Lucas Biglia, Jan Polak and Marcin Wasilewski are still not sure of playing against Racing Genk tommorow. The club will decide on the matchday who is fit enough to play. Read more »