Sports

Francophone minister supports creation of special category for female transgender athletes

The Minister's comments follow World Athletics' recent decision to ban female transgender athletes from participating in international women's athletics competitions.

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Belgium triumph in Germany for the first time since 1954

The Red Devils beat Germany 3-2 in Cologne on Tuesday evening, marking their first away victory over their European neighbours in over a century.

Wednesday, 29 March 2023

Belgian football association appoints interim CEO

The former olympian hockey player Manu Leroy has been charged with temporarily replacing Peter Bossaert, who was dismissed over an unapproved pay rise.

Tuesday, 28 March 2023

Belgian sport chiefs threaten legal action over proposed gambling adverts ban

The opposition had not surprised Belgium's Justice Minister given that "the gambling industry has always fought against protecting gambling addicts."

Sunday, 26 March 2023

Belgian football association CEO fired for raising his own salary without approval

CEO Peter Bossaert's new contract had "violated the RBFA's code of ethics" and was "contrary to their internal law and regulations."

Thursday, 23 March 2023

Jupiler Pro League: RSC Anderlecht beat OH Leuven 2-0

The result puts the Brussels side in eighth place in the league, an therefore in the play-off spots to compete in the Europa League next season.

Monday, 20 March 2023

Jupiter Pro League: Union Saint-Gilloise one win off top spot after beating Mechelen

Union Saint-Gilloise capped off a historic week with a win over KV Mechelen on Sunday.

Monday, 20 March 2023

Belgian clubs find out opponents for Europa Conference League quarter-finals

Gent is set to face the Premier League side West Ham while Anderlecht will play Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Union Saint-Gilloise to face Bayer Leverkusen in Europa League quarter-finals

The first leg will be played in Leverkusen on 13 April, with the second leg to be held on 20 April at RSC Anderlecht's Lotto Park.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Belgian football: Tedesco announces first Red Devils squad

Tedesco left important veterans such as Axel Witsel and Dries Mertens out, bringing 19-year-old Romeo Lavia in.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Anderlecht through to Conference League quarter-finals after Villareal victory

Anderlecht won 1-0 against the Spanish side who had made it to the semi-finals of last season's Champions League.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Union Saint-Gilloise make Europa League quarter-finals after 3-0 win

The result will have brought joy to fans of the local Brussels team, despite the club's official fan group the Bhoys choosing to boycott the match.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Red card to racism: New report exposes rampant discrimination in Belgian football

KU Leuven's study showed that red and yellow cards were more often handed out to players of African origin.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Former Spanish referee boss charged with alleged embezzlement

The former head of Spain’s refereeing committee, Victoriano Sánchez Arminio is to appear in court top face embezzlement charges.

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Anderlecht beat Cercle Brugge with a brace from striker Slimani

The win takes Anderlecht into ninth place with 39 points and within a point of eighth-placed Cercle.

Monday, 13 March 2023

Union Saint-Gilloise win at Genk to move within 5 points of title rivals

Union closed the gap with league leaders Genk in the title race for the Jupiler Pro League after beating them on Sunday night.

Monday, 13 March 2023

Belgian authorities investigate football clubs for non-payment of red card tax

Not all football clubs are happy with the tax authorities' investigation: "This is not the same as a traffic fine."

Saturday, 11 March 2023

Conference League: Anderlecht and Villareal draw 1-1 in first leg

Anderlecht and Villareal shared the spoils on Thursday at the Lotto Park.

Friday, 10 March 2023

Union Saint-Gilloise draw 3-3 in Berlin after leading three times

"To score three goals in Berlin, not many teams can do that. There is some frustration but we hold all the cards for the return match, and that's the most important thing."

Friday, 10 March 2023

Club Brugge thrashed by Benfica in humiliating Champions League exit

Club Brugge now plans to fire their head coach Scott Parker after a 5-1 loss to Lisbon's Benfica.

Wednesday, 8 March 2023