As calmly Van Bommel handled the 0 out of 9, he now remained so cool after the first three-pointer of the play-off. “A victory should not influence me,” the Dutchman started his press chat on Wednesday afternoon. “I have to influence, and not let myself be influenced. That is the headline of your piece.” (Wink) … Read more
Sven Jaecques. — © BELGIUM After the 0 out of 9 in the Champions’ Play-offs and the ominous reports about the club’s financial situation, it is impossible to bring a good news show about Antwerp. But no matter how precarious the situation sometimes seems, the oldest club in the country assumes that it will receive … Read more
Antwerp missed its start in the Champions’ Play-offs, but can put its affairs in order when they visit Club Brugge on Sunday. In the meantime, fans can also assure themselves of a spot in the Bosuil next season. Today the sale of season tickets for the ’24-’25 season has started. READ ALSO. “I’d rather have … Read more
Thorgan Hazard fell to the ground after a headbutt from Owen Wijndal. — © BELGIUM The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has spoken out about the red cards during the Easter weekend. For example, Antwerp defender Owen Wijndal risks three matchday suspension, one of which is effective and two of which are postponed. Just before half … Read more
© ProShots Gastón Ávila has already played his last match for Ajax, Voetbal International said on Friday. According to the weekly magazine, the defender will not be eligible for playing minutes in the club’s main squad in the second half of the season and he is dissatisfied with his situation. Ávila wants to leave Ajax … Read more
Fermin Lopez and Soumaila Coulibaly fight for the ball Source: SITA/AP/Geert Vanden Wijngaert ANTWERP – The players of Royal Antwerp caused a big surprise by defeating FC Barcelona 3:2 on their home turf. It was the first points for them in the H-group, in which they occupied the last place. Despite the loss, Barcelona retained … Read more
Backhaus doesn’t miss a minute The 18 Bundesliga clubs have temporarily handed over a total of 80 players to other clubs. While players on loan within Germany largely remain on the fans’ radar, performances in Belgium, Italy or Mexico tend to fade into the background here. Transfermarkt gives an overview of the start of the … Read more
Sanctions after review The European Football Union (UEFA) has fined FC Barcelona 500,000 euros for violating the rules of financial fair play. As announced by UEFA on Friday, Basaksehir (EUR 400,000), Manchester United (EUR 300,000), RSC Anderlecht, Konyaspor and APOEL Nicosia (EUR 100,000 each) as well as FC Riga, Olimpija Ljubljana and Slovan Bratislava (EUR … Read more
Paul Gheysens, CEO of Ghelamco and chairman of the Antwerp football club. — © Carlo Coppejans The expensive interest rate has a devastating effect on the real estate market. Buildings are worth less and financing more expensive. But Paul Gheysens of real estate developer Ghelamco, who also owns football club Royal Antwerp FC, remains optimistic. … Read more
Coach Brian Priske defended the way Sparta’s footballers approached the winning Prague derby with Slavia in the second round of the league’s extension group for the title. In contrast to the two recent home games against the city rival, Letenští bet on a secure defense and let him have significant possession of the ball. According … Read more