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Europe’s most iconic old-school Terrace Culture takes its final bow

Picture: R Antwerp FC

The Bosuilstadion – A Century in the Making. More than a stadium. More than bricks and steel. It’s over a hundred years of pure football tradition. Passion. Euphoria. Heartbreak. Battles won and lost. Survival against the odds. Champion bloodlines.

Built in 1923, its bones echo the grand old English grounds of the time – think of London’s White City Stadium (1906) and the mighty Wembley (1923). At its peak in the 1950s, the Bosuil held more than 60,000 roaring souls, the largest stadium ever in Belgian football history. Since 2017, the Bosuil has been reborn – step by step being modernised to a cathedral for the beautiful game, reshaped for the 21st century.

But today, 12 March 2025, we pause to mark the end of an era. The last breath of an icon. Tribune 2 – the final echo of the original Bosuil – stands on the edge of history, staring down the cold steel of bulldozers, defiant to the last.

Picture: Tripadvisor – IvorG819

T2″ was legend. Is legend. Its iconic central arch. The smell of damp concrete, the unique terraces sight, the sound of the faithful. Like an unwelcoming, fearsome place to the enemy – a true cult arena where battles raged on and off the pitch, where miracles unfolded, where brotherhood was forged in red and white, where memories were carved into stone and bone.

Now, it’s time to turn the page. To let a new generation breathe football in a new temple. To write new stories, sing new chants, live new moments. So we say goodbye. And we say hello. “The King is dead, long live the King.” T2 V2.0 – poised to rise, ready to make history, destined to become the next legend 🔴⚪️ 👊

New – Interim – Coach for RAFC: Andries Ulderink

Due to recent disappointing performances, our Club has decided to terminate the contract of coach Jonas De Roeck. While Jonas initially did a solid job stepping into the big shoes left by club legend Mark Van Bommel at the start of the season, he faced the challenge of leading a younger and less experienced squad while upholding the club’s high ambitions. However, the chemistry between the coach and players had clearly run its course. It wasn’t so much the results, but rather the poor performances in recent weeks that ultimately led to the departure of the former Antwerp player, who is now officially the ex-coach.

Andries Ulderink has already been appointed as the new head coach of RAFC. Having served as an assistant coach during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, he played a key role in the club’s recent successes. Ulderink will take charge on Thursday, from Sunday he will lead the team in the match against AA Gent. Welcome back, Andries, and best of luck! 🔴⚪️💪

Antwerp FC Qualify for Champion’s Play-off 2024/25

After this weekend – and with just two games left in the regular season – our Reds have mathematically secured their 7th consecutive spot in the Belgian top league Champions’ Play-Offs. Stay tuned for updates on their upcoming opponents in the battle for the League Champion’s title!

Senne wins Pro League MVP of the Month!

Senne Lammens had an incredible start to 2025, and our Antwerp goalie was therefore crowned Player of the Month in the Pro League. In every match in January he showcased his best form. Thanks to crucial penalty saves against city rival Beerschot and STVV, and an outstanding performance with eight saves against Westerlo, our young goalkeeper secured several crucial points for Antwerp. Congrats Senne! 🏆💪 🔴⚪️

Let’s make history with a third RAFC Cup Final in a row: 2023 2024 … ‘2025 here we come’ – Semi Finals 2nd leg – Home 🇵🇪🏆🇵🇪

RAFC Winter Transfers’25

RAFC on to the 3rd final in three years, next step tonight – Semi Finals 1st leg! 💪🏆🇵🇪

Antwerp FC Qualifies for Semi Finals

Christmas Football in Antwerp – ASC UK at the Bosuil on Boxing Day!

Reds Qualify for Croky Cup Quarter Finals

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