OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinCercle Brugge v Kortrijk Preview: Last chance saloon for Kortrijk as Cercle Brugge eye safety | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News Kortrijk travel to Brugge on Saturday afternoon knowing that they have to take all three points if they want to keep their slim survival hopes alive After a shock 2-0 defeat to already relegated Beerschot last time out Bernd Storck’s men with four points behind Sint-Truiden in second place and then hope that Beerschot can do them a favour on Sunday evening For Cercle they can almost secure their place in the Pro League next season with a win against Kortrijk Their victory over Sint Truiden last weekend saw them take a two point lead over the Canaries Should they fail to beat Beerschot and Cercle win Yet the green and black half of Brugge have not beaten Kortrijk yet this season They have since drawn the previous two meetings Cercle will be looking to captain Thibo Somers to lead them to victory The 26-year-old has been in great form during the play-offs with three goals in four games He now has a career best eight goals for the season Head coach Jimmy De Wulf also looks to have switched back to Warleson as the sides first choice goalkeeper An injury for the Brazilian has kept him out of the side for much of the campaign but even when he was fit Maxime Delanghe had been given the nod Kortrijk will be hoping that Abdelkahar Kadri can produce a few more moments of magic before he surely leaves in the summer The 24-year-old Algerian has scored twice and grabbed three assists in four play-off games so far He is crucial to the sides chances on Saturday The Kerels will have to do without experienced midfielder Marco Ilaimaharitra who is suspended after picking up too many yellow cards GBeNeFN | Ben Jackson Related NewsHebohnya Selebrasi Pemain Persib Setelah Sah Menjuarai BRI Liga 1 2024/2025: Penuh Teriakan dan Pelukan, Ahmad Jufriyanto Berkaca-Kaca Hasil BRI Liga 1: Persebaya Kebobolan Menit-Menit Akhir dari Persik, Persib Pastikan Gelar Juara Persib Ajukan Banding Kartu Merah Ciro Alves, Ini Kata Bojan Hodak Persija Takluk dari Borneo FC di BRI Liga 1, Rizky Ridho: Kami Terima Kekalahan Ini Link Live Streaming Persik Kediri Vs Persebaya Surabaya Premier League Awards: Enciso stunner, Semenyo or Delap? Trent Alexander-Arnold announces Liverpool exit Trent Alexander-Arnold has confirmed that he will leave Liverpool this summer via a lengthy social media statement.The academy product is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the... Ruben Amorim worried about Man Utd's 'real dilemma' after record-extending loss Belgian midfielder leaves CLTFC after making 33 appearances for the Crown and returns to first club CHARLOTTE, NC (Friday, August 16, 2024) – Charlotte FC today announced that midfielder Brecht Dejaegere has transferred to Belgian side KV Kortrijk on a permanent basis. Dejaegere joined CLTFC in July 2023 and made 33 appearances for the Club in all competitions. The midfielder scored 2 goals and added 2 assists. “Brecht was a top pro and respected teammate who dedicated himself to the success of our organization over the past year and we’re thankful for his contributions to Charlotte FC,” said General Manager Zoran Krneta. “He’ll be returning to Belgium and the Club that gave him his start in professional football, and we wish him nothing but success back home.” Dejaegere moves back to KV Kortrijk where the Belgian midfielder featured 74 times from 2010 to 2013. He joined the KVK academy in 2007 and rose through the ranks before debuting for the first team in 2010. Transaction: Charlotte FC midfielder Brecht Dejaegere joins KV Kortrijk on a permanent basis. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishKortrijk launches women's safety plan after spiking scandal sparks outrage 28 March 2025 The city of Kortrijk in Belgium is working with local venues to develop a step-by-step plan to ensure a safer nightlife for women The initiative comes in the wake of a spiking scandal that has shocked the community and attracted national political attention Mayor Ruth Vandenberghe met with bar owners from the city's nightlife district on Thursday just days after five people were arrested on suspicion of drugging women - commonly referred to as 'spiking' Among those arrested are the owners of two well-known establishments: De Geverfde Vogel and the now bankrupt Café Patron Young women must always be able to go out in safety," said Mayor Vandenberghe but the behaviour of a few individuals has damaged the entire sector We are determined to work together to restore confidence.” The case involves at least 41 alleged victims and has provoked strong reactions in the Belgian federal parliament Justice minister Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) called the events "unacceptable" and vowed to take full responsibility for public safety "A just society does not stop at punishing the perpetrators - we must also recognise protect and support the victims," she told parliament on Thursday Home Affairs minister Bernard Quintin (MR) also issued a strong condemnation calling for tougher sentences and better support for victims The most passionate intervention came from N-VA parliamentary leader Axel Ronse He rejected political recriminations and stressed the need for cross-party unity Let us stand united - left and right - against these despicable individuals and do everything possible to track them down and prevent further damage" #FlandersNewsService | © BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK Copy linkGet updates in your mailboxYour email addressSubscribeBy clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy rapid and high-quality information 24 hours a day from Belgium and abroad to all Belgian media not to mention entertainment and lifestyle our journalists and press photographers produce hundreds of photos and news stories Since the end of March 2022 English has been added as a language businesses and various organisations that need reliable information Belga News Agency also offers a comprehensive range of corporate services to meet all their communication needs www.belganewsagency.eu World champion eases to victory in Kortrijk Fem van Empel made a winning return to Cyclocross in c on Saturday winning the Exact Cross by a comfortable margin.  The world champion went clear from the field on a sand section during the first lap Her winning margin was ultimately 47 seconds ahead of Marlon Norbert Riberolle  in second and her Crelan-Corendon teammate Inge van der Heijden in third Van Empel had preceded the race with a three-week training camp and expressed satisfaction with her form coming out of it in a post-race interview.  I was really excited for my comeback after three weeks of training starting with tomorrow’s World Cup opener in Antwerp Van Empel isn’t getting ahead of herself just yet..  she agreed when asked if her form was better now after the camp But we will see in the upcoming weeks how it goes.” Van Empel initially went clear with Van der Heijden and Alicia Franck during the first clap before her superior speed on foot to gain a gap over the sand section.  Van der Heijden was joined by Norbert Riberolle and the two managed to hold off the rest of the pack Van Empel’s lead grew steadily throughout the race from four seconds after the first of the race’s six laps 25 after the third and 42 after the fourth.  From then she appeared to ease up a little perhaps with an eye on the first World Cup meet of the season taking place tomorrow in Antwerp.  Results powered by FirstCycling The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol. He has written for Cyclingnews since 2020, and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013, writing for outlets such as Rouleur, Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport, among other publications. He is the author of The World of the Tour de France, published by Sona Books. Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile, and a long-suffering Spurs fan. ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishJUSTICE, SOCIETYBar owners arrested as part of rape and drug investigation27 March 2025 Authorities in Kortrijk have arrested five people - including two bar owners - in connection with the drugging and sexual assault of at least 41 women in the city's nightlife district The victims reported being unknowingly drugged with ketamine between 2021 and 2023 often waking up in hotels or at home with no memory of the previous night Prosecutors say the suspects - who include bartenders bar owners and bouncers - acted as a loosely coordinated group They allegedly exchanged information on how to spike drinks and what substances to use Victims consistently described drinks that tasted of amaretto Toxicology tests confirmed the presence of ketamine in several cases Two of the arrested suspects were well-known figures in the Kortrijk bar scene Locals say the incidents have devastated the area's nightlife with most bars now closed and regulars staying away but the reality is worse than expected," said Dieter De Clerq a nearby bar owner whose staff also reported being targeted Defence lawyers deny the existence of a coordinated network and insist on the presumption of innocence The names of some suspects have been circulated on social media by far-right figures raising legal concerns about a "trial by media" One lawyer said: "There is no evidence of guilt yet Let the investigation take its course." condemned the crimes as "repulsive" and promised increased security measures for nightlife venues Lawyers for the victims welcomed the progress in the case and called for full confessions to bring closure "The scale of the case is disturbing but not surprising," said one representative "Now it's time for justice." #FlandersNewsService | Burgemeester Reynaertstraat in Kortrijk © BELGA PHOTO NICOLAS MAETERLINCK Iserbyt takes win ahead of Niels Vandeputte in second Eli Iserbyt claimed a third career Eact Cross Kortrijk title on Saturday combining well with his Pauwels Sauzen–Bingoal teammate Michael Vanthourenhout to claim the victory The two riders attacked in tandem on several occasions during the first half of the race seeking to work over the Alpecin-Deceuninck pair of Niels Vandeputte and Jente Michels.  Iserbyt made his winning move on the sith of the race’s nine laps countering an attack from Vanthourenhout just after Michels had brought him back Opening an immediate gap as Michels hesitated to respond and soloed the rest of the race to seal the win Vandeputte and Michels remained together at the end with Vandeputte taking second-place in the sprint ahead of Vanthourenhout in third “It feels very good,” were Iserbyt’s words at the finish when asked how it felt to take what was his second win of the season.  “I think  the most important period of the season is coming with the World Cup It’s good for the head to get a victory.”  Iserbyt had made his first committed move on the third lap using the sand section to counter a move from Vanthourenhout and go clear out front his momentum stalled as he crashed going round a corner Vanthourenhout attacked again on the fifth lap gaining a lead of a few seconds and forcing Vandeputte and Michels to chase It was when Michels eventually managed to bring that move back that Iserbyt made what turned out to be the race-winning move from 13 seconds at the end of the sixth lap Iserbyt is now looking ahead to tomorrow and Antwerp But I hope to do a good race tomorrow as well.” Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013 He is the author of The World of the Tour de France Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile Sign InJoinTeenage goalkeeper set to start in Kortrijk’s crucial clash with Beerschot | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News This means that 19-year-old Ebbe De Vlaeminck who made his first ever appearance for the side coming off the bench at the weekend With that victory over Sint Truiden Kortrijk have given themselves a lifeline They can capitalise on this at the weekend when they face a Beerschot side that have nothing to play for With both Cercle Brugge and Sint Truiden facing off against each other as well there is a high chance a win for Kortrijk could see them really claw back some of the gap between the sides Sign InJoinBernd Storck returns to Kortrijk for second spell as side eye another miraculous escape from relegation | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News Kortrijk have moved quickly to replace Yves Vanderhaeghe as head coach was sacked after just two months in charge The club have once again turned to a previous head coach with German Bernd Storck returning for a second spell Storck helped save the side from relegation the situation was certainly not as dire as it is now He takes over the side in second bottom of the Pro League The sides best hope of survival looks set to be trying to finish 14th and fight it out in the relegation play off match against the side that wins the Challenger Pro League play-offs They will firstly need to close the five point gap to Sint Truiden so will have to face three other teams in the relegation play downs Kortrijk did manage to finish in 14th and won the play-off final against Lommel Related NewsCercle Brugge v Kortrijk Preview: Last chance saloon for Kortrijk as Cercle Brugge eye safety OH Leuven v KV Mechelen Preview: OH Leuven look to continue their European push against KV Mechelen Sign InJoinVincent Tan’s Kortrijk fire Yves Vanderhaeghe just two months into his third spell at the club | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News Kortrijk have announced that head coach Yves Vanderhaeghe has been fired Vanderhaeghe had only joined the side two months ago taking over from Freyr Alexandersson who had been fired following a poor run of form This was Vanderhaeghe’s third spell at the club and certainly the worst of the lot The side picked up just two points in that time although how much of that can be attributed to Vanderhaeghe is questionable A new man will take some convincing to come in with the situation so dire Their only hope appears to be in trying to finish third from bottom and qualify for the play-off against a second tier side They will have to close the gap to Sint Truiden to do this and then hope they can perform well in the play-offs Yet the side are struggling to score and defensively haven’t been able to keep other teams out Kortrijk are owned by Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan Last year Tan’s desire to sell the club meant they had a terrible season as recruitment was delayed well into the new campaign They managed to avoid relegation thanks to brilliant work from Alexandersson Feyenoord confirm the arrival of Eredivisie star Sem Steijn from FC Twente Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Kortrijk 7 win(s) Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Kasper Dolberg has the most shots on target per match for Anderlecht (1.7) 19 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT?Anderlecht won 2–0 over Kortrijk on Sun 19 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Kortrijk is playing home against Anderlecht at Guldensporenstadion on Sun ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishJUSTICE, SOCIETYSeveral cases of drink spiking and rape in Kortrijk15 November 2024 Eleven women have recently filed complaints about drink spiking and rape in the nightlife of Kortrijk Drink spiking involves secretly adding a drug to an alcoholic drink without the owner of the drink knowing seven women have filed complaints after being drink spiked in the nightlife of Kortrijk The victims woke up the next day without knowing what had happened They realised this because bruises could be seen all over their bodies and they even suffered from vaginal and anal bleeding the West Flanders public prosecutor's office reported The charges clearly set something in motion as on Friday four new reports came in from women who declared that a narcotic had been put in their drinks in Kortrijk ​ Most of the victims in Kortrijk were drugged in the city's nightlife district but narcotics were also put in drinks in other youth pubs It mostly involved an almond-flavoured shot Toxicologist Jan Tytgat of KU Leuven university explained to newspaper De Morgen that three substances are used for drink spiking: benzodiazepines or sleep aids Hair analyses show that the latter was used to drug the victims in Kortrijk it’s very difficult to notice if something has been put in your drink because the substances are often colourless and tasteless,” said Tytgat as was the case in Brussels a few years ago.” He advises to always hold on to your drink yourself and let it be touched only by other people that you can trust 200 per cent Four suspects were already arrested in Kortrijk Two of them were in the meantime released with conditions One already had an ankle bracelet for previous offences The other suspect was released without conditions after interrogation #FlandersNewsService | People having drinks in a bar in Brussels © BELGA PHOTO Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP Sign InJoinOnce a target of Ajax Kortrijk’s Algerian magician Abdelkahar Kadri deserves a summer transfer | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News Kortrijk’s key man Abdelkahar Kadri put in another man of the match performance for the side on Sunday afternoon as he kept their slim chances of Pro League survival alive The 24-year-old scored one and provided his seventh assist of the season as the side beat Sint Truiden 3-0 away from home In 27 games this season Kadri has four goals and seven assists This is his fourth season with Kortrijk and it really should be his last In the past the midfielder has been linked with the likes of Ajax and Club Brugge yet he somehow has remained in Belgium with a struggling Kortrijk side Last season he scored six goals and grabbed four assists to help Kortrijk beat the drop and this season he is once again doing what he can to help them remain a top flight club With one year remaining on his contract however regardless of whether or not the club survive One big reason is that he could then force his way into the Algerian national team for the upcoming AFCON in Morocco and on both occasions the competition took place in North Africa Kadri has already been capped by the national team a handful of times but his most recent appearance came back in 2023 Finding a bigger club to perform at should help his cause Kortrijk should also look to cash in while they still can. Kadri is highly unlikely to sign a new deal beyond 2026, making this summer the last one in which the club can bring in some money for him. Other sides in Belgium should certainly be interested, but Kadri himself should look to join one of those currently in the top six. Ajax could also return for him in the summer if they still see him fitting into their plans as he will certainly be cheaper than he was a few seasons ago Chelsea held “informal meeting” with club director regarding 19-year-old Liverpool target Chelsea Seriously Considering Move For Liverpool Defensive Target Ryan Babel sees Aston Villa as good fit for emerging Ajax talent Jorrel Hato The current head to head record for the teams are Kortrijk 9 win(s) Abdelkahar Kadri has created the most big chances for Kortrijk (5) Nacho Ferri has the most shots on target per match for Kortrijk (1) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Sporting Charleroi have won the previous 3 matches against Kortrijk. Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT?Sporting Charleroi won 1–0 over Kortrijk on Thu 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Sporting Charleroi have won the previous 3 matches against Kortrijk Kortrijk is playing home against Sporting Charleroi at Guldensporenstadion on Thu Camille Van Puymbroeck is a Belgian freelance journalist with a big interest in anything lifestyle and ecology-related Nothing makes her more happy than visiting a former Soviet building Her work has previously been published in Metro On Saturday, 29 March 2025, the Belgian city of Kortrijk welcomed a new museum to its cultural landscape. Abby, as the museum is called, presents a playful collection that combines historical artefacts with contemporary art. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публикация от stad Kortrijk (@stadkortrijk) Inside, visitors will find a dynamic, biennially changing collection titled the ReCollection. The displays feature objects from the city’s Visual Art, Decorative Art, and Urban History collections. These pieces are curated into vibrant exhibitions that merge historical and modern elements. To celebrate the opening of Abby, two temporary exhibitions have set up camp. Firstly, Abby’s The Living Room space has been curated by famous Belgian artist Rinus Van de Velde, showing a mix of colourful, playful furniture mixing art and practicality. His set-up will be on show until September 2026. Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публикация от Abby Kortrijk (@abbykortrijk) The idea is for people to come and sit here I’m impatient to see how this space will be used slide in a chair like you do in your own living room I hope the playfulness of the objects also invites you to treat them playfully” Rinus Van de Velde tells Belgian news outlet VRT NWS and craftsmanship are continuously evolving in “F**klore The exhibition will be on show until September 2025 and includes works by artists such as Wim Delvoye “We have had and taken the opportunity to think carefully about what a museum can and should be today It is a warm invitation for visitors to make the museum their own” The bill for the conception of the new museum was split in half by the City of Kortrijk and Flanders Abby’s operation will mainly be sponsored by the city which hopes to be welcoming 75,000 visitors per year and is open to visitors from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website Statistics cookies collect information anonymously This information helps us to understand how our visitors use our website The information you submit will be stored and used to communicate with you about your interest in Commercial UAV News. To understand more about how we use and store information, please refer to our privacy policy  Commercial UAV Expo In a groundbreaking test flight, a drone successfully completed a 4 km journey between Residential Care Center De Zon in Bellegem and General Hospital Groeninge in Kortrijk conducted beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot marks a significant milestone in the TETRA project ‘Medical Drone Supplies’ (MEDROS) led by VIVES University of Applied Sciences The MEDROS project aims not only to explore but also to implement the possibilities of drone technology for transporting medical goods within the Flemish healthcare sector as well as to integrate it into the entire healthcare logistics chain This flight provided concrete evidence that the rapid and efficient exchange of medical samples is possible through drones project partner KU Leuven is conducting a comparison between the quality of blood samples transported by drone and those transported by road The drone flight partially took place within the geozone of Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport where strict safety regulations apply to drone flights This test is unique: it is the first time that a drone has flown beyond the pilot’s line of sight in this geozone without the need to interrupt other air traffic with real-time remote monitoring from ADLC’s operations control room The flight was closely monitored by a team of experts and the collected data will be analysed to formulate further recommendations “We are very pleased with the results of this test flight,” says Joke Van Vooren Lecturer and Project Staff Member Aviation at VIVES “It demonstrates that drones can be a valuable addition to our current transport methods especially in emergencies where speed is crucial This is an important step toward more efficient and faster transport of medical goods within the healthcare sector.” we are open to innovation in the healthcare sector The MEDROS project gave us the opportunity to contribute to the technical and economic aspects of drone transportation in healthcare Although it had already been demonstrated that this is possible we also find it important to know that this can be done safely and that the quality of the goods can be guaranteed,” states Brian Desplinter “The successful completion of this medical transport flight is a testament to the versatility and potential of drone delivery services We are proud to use our experience to contribute to the healthcare sector by offering an efficient convenient and sustainable alternative to current means of transportation,” adds Rayan Quintaes Co-founder & Managing Director at ADLC “This test flight perfectly illustrates how our BVLOS framework can ensure the safety and efficiency of drone operations It is a significant step toward the integration of drone technology in critical sectors such as healthcare,” comments Didier Decaestecker About VIVES: VIVES University of Applied Sciences offers contemporary providing creative solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow With 17,500 students and 1,500 staff members across the study areas of biotechnology VIVES is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Flanders About AZ Groeninge: AZ Groeninge from Kortrijk has 1,000 beds and is one of the large Flemish hospitals 250 doctors and 200 volunteers provide safe and high-quality care every day In the annual ranking “Best hospitals of the world” by Newsweek It is the first non-university hospital in the Belgian Top 20 AZ Groeninge was named Healthcare Employer of the Year in 2023.  About ADLC: ADLC is a start-up specialised in drone delivery services specifically targeting the B2B industrial sector Their commitment is to transform operational efficiency by enabling ultra-fast delivery of goods in industries where time About SkeyDrone: SkeyDrone is a joint venture between the Belgian Air Navigation Service Provider skeyes and Brussels Airport Company The company’s mission is to provide end-to-end solutions for business needs related to the use of uncrewed aircraft (drones) SkeyDrone offers solutions for lower airspace monitoring management of and protection against drones for authorities and geo-zone managers UTM/U-space & consultancy services for drone operators and business integration services for companies Playing a pivotal role in the implementation of U-space in Belgium SkeyDrone is on track to make history by becoming one of the first U-space service providers in Europe Source: SkeyDrones Subscribe to our weekly global newsletter for news insight and market information about commercial drones Subscribe Free reports focused on the commercial drone industry         View Reports Commercial UAV Expo Geo Week Commercial UAV Forum Fem van Empel has won the Exact Cross in Kortrijk for the second year in a row the 22-year-old rider proved to have the strongest legs this is her fourth victory of this cross season who prolonged her European title three weeks ago proved to be sharp right from the start in Kortrijk she quickly took the lead and managed to ride away from the competitors the world champion steadily increased her lead Imogen Wolff fought her way to a great sixth place on her cross debut for Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women “I am very happy to be back,” Van Empel looked back “It's very nice to come back and then to be able to win right away I had no questions about whether I would be good because I have not been sitting still for the past few weeks and have been able to train well I immediately started riding at a high pace to keep myself warm and I am greatly looking forward to tomorrow's race because of the beautiful course and the strong field of competitors.” who made her cross debut for the team today “It's nice to be back because I missed cyclocross Subscribe yourself for the Team Visma | Lease a Bike newsletter and receive previews for races Project: Stay Studio & Markland ArchitectsFurniture: VitraLighting: Xal Wever&Ducré and WästbergPhoto: Cafeine formerly a commercial floor in a residential complex designed originally to hold a large concept store Now it has become a new shared creative office where no one claims their “own” space Link Lab was created as a platform for several creative studios – Dencity and Stay Studio– which consist of urban planners The different agencies joined to find a spacious floor in the heart of the town of Kortrijk and chose this former commercial space This entire floor was chosen because of its floor plan the external staircase for separate access to the residential complex and the possibility to have a shared use for the new offices Link Lab was also conceived as a place to put on architecture workshops and organize networking events and conferences The commercial space atmosphere was preserved as far as possible Some parts of the walls and ceiling were covered in spray plaster to create unity and heighten the space’s perception Building systems such as ventilation ducts and other pipes were maintained and left visible in order to give the spaces a sense of continuity The furnishing is in contrast with the open space/industrial atmosphere a selection of high-quality and fine materials including patterned veneers The contrast gives the platform elegant boldness and a distinctive look in which each type of client of each creative agency can see themselves Though there are no divisions and private areas minimal delimited areas were needed – essential for privacy during workshops and meetings A solution was adopted with a unique aesthetic with doors and glazed walls recovered from greenhouses The largest diffusion magazine in the luxury & design world Privacy Policy(function (w,d) {var loader = function () {var s = d.createElement("script") tag = d.getElementsByTagName("script")[0]; s.src="https://cdn.iubenda.com/iubenda.js"; tag.parentNode.insertBefore(s,tag);}; if(w.addEventListener){w.addEventListener("load" false);}else if(w.attachEvent){w.attachEvent("onload" loader);}else{w.onload = loader;}})(window The Japanese defender returns to Belgium for a second spell with Kortrijk having made nine appearances in the Jupiler Pro League whilst on loan last season We'd like to wish Ryotaro the very best of luck during his time at the Guldensporen Stadion After spending the first half of the season on loan with De Kerels striker Roko Šimić has now returned to the Welsh capital Designed & built by Other Media Five suspects have been arrested in the investigation into the spiking of drinks in the nightlife district of the West Flemish city of Kortrijk Those detained include the landlords of three bars One of these was released after questioning The spiking of drinks involves mixing drugs or medication into the victim’s drink in order to then rob The investigation has been ongoing since October 2024 It began after in the space of a year 7 women had reported that their drinks had been spiked while they were on nights out in Kortrijk’s nightlife district 13 more women reported that they had suffered the same fate when they had visited bars in the centre of Kortrijk In a statement the public prosecutor's office said that “The investigation concerns serious offences”  The five suspects are linked to at least 41 female victims of offences committed between December 2021 and December 2024 sexual assault and the deliberate administration of harmful substances “Their modus operandi is very similar: victims were allegedly given a drink after which they woke up the next morning and could not remember anything.” VRT News sources report that in most cases ketamine was added to the drink This is a hallucinogenic drug that is known as ‘special K’ Two suspects are due to appear before an examining magistrate later today (Wednesday 26 March) two suspects are yet to be questioned by the police and one suspect was allowed to leave after questioning The latter are all but mathematically down but will be able to play spoiler against the other three teams Cercle had the hardest game on paper against a top six side in Anderlecht They fell behind early and could never quite get the equaliser despite the fact that if they had managed to secure a point they would have swapped places with Dender and been guaranteed to play Pro League football next season and faced an OH Leuven side who would have switched places with them if they had managed to do so they fell behind to a fantastic strike from Siebe Schrijvers and ended up losing 3-2 They will certainly be frustrated with some of the decisions that went against them with the deciding penalty being quite a controversial decision by that point they had already been down to 10 men for 20 or so minutes after Rein Van Helden was sent off The bottom four now looks like this. Cercle Brugge are ‘top’ of the mini league with a one point advantage over Sint Truiden They then have a gap of five points to Kortrijk who kept their slim hopes of survival alive with a win over top six side Gent Finishing first in the mini group means survival while finishing second would see that side face off against the side who win the second tier’s play off system Rio Ferdinand reveals what makes Lamine Yamal so special: 'Every facet of his game was on show' Rio Ferdinand after Inter clash: Barcelona star is ‘on another level to any player in top-5 leagues’ Rio Ferdinand sends public message to Real Madrid starlet Arda Güler Liverpool See Club Brugge Star Tracked by PSG, Tottenham as Ideal Transfer Target for Arne Slot ​CategoriesCategoriesEnglishGENERALLarge American aerial bomb from World War II found in Kortrijk18 July 2024 A large American aerial bomb from World War II has been found in Kortrijk The area has been closed off and the bomb will be dismantled as soon as possible The bomb was found during excavation works near a shopping centre It is believed to be an American type used during World War II and is 1m long with a diameter of 40cm The site was immediately closed off and all residents shopkeepers and shoppers had to leave the area was called to the site to dismantle the bomb Police spokesperson Thomas De Tavernier told VRT that it was not very exceptional for a bomb to be found in that location “The station area was heavily bombed during World War II,” he said “So it is not so exceptional for war ammunition to be found there #FlandersNewsService | Example of ammunition left behind after the world wars in Belgium and France © PHOTO BELPRESS Sign InJoinThierry Ambrose the hero for Kortrijk as extra-time hat-trick keeps Vincent Tan’s side in the Belgian Pro League | OneFootballGet Belgian & Dutch Football News Kortrijk needed an heroic performance off the bench from striker Thierry Ambrose to keep themselves in the Pro League 1-0 up from the first leg of the relegation play-off conceded early to Lommel at home on Sunday afternoon Brazilian midfielder Diego Rosa struck in the third minute to make it 1-1 Neither side could break the deadlock and the game went to extra-time Freyr Alexandersson had introduced Ambrose after 75 minutes Both combined in extra-time as Ambrose scored three times and De Neve grabbed two assists Lucas Schoofs had grabbed one more for Lommel in an eventful period that saw the game finish 4-2 to Kortrijk and 5-2 on aggregate Defender Joao Silva had also scored for Kortrijk during the extended period For Ambrose, it has been an incredibly frustrating season. The former Oostende man spent most of it injured but Kortrijk looked dead and buried when Alexandersson took over a few months ago but the Icelandic head coach has really turned things around Fans will now hope that Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan will sell the club so they can build on their survival Related NewsSky: ‘Talks ongoing’ – INEOS target whom Thierry Henry ‘loves’ has now ‘decided to leave’ PL club Lamine Yamal and Thierry Henry Arrange Jersey Swap for El Clasico WATCH: Lamine Yamal tries English in interview and makes Thierry Henry promise 'And then Lamine Yamal arrives': Thierry Henry says Barcelona starlet could measure up to Messi and Ronaldo Thierry Henry issues verdict on Arsenal's Champions League chances after PSG loss I think this was a better game for us,” Erol began “We had more of the ball in the first half Then in the second we didn’t have it as much but we also had a lot of young players in the team I liked how we came out from their high press and got some chances immediately but we still have to work a lot before the start of the season I’m still not satisfied with the finishing percentage "We will have more difficult friendly matches ahead and we have to see whether we can do it against stronger teams.” Several senior players got more pre-season minutes under their belt who played in a slightly different role against the Belgian outfit “We used Aaron as a second number six alongside [Manolis] Siopis we tried having him dictate more of the game with his passing range - that allowed David [Turnbull] to play a little bit higher and today we saw that we can use Aaron in a different way sometimes “Aaron hasn’t had much of a summer holiday He trained a lot to be ready for this pre-season he is doing everything well and we have to manage his playing time in order to protect him and be ready for the next games but we always talk about that and talk with the physios Hopefully we can use him more this season than last season.” with the gaffer confident that the attacking midfielder can hit the ground running this season and it’s important for him also to be fit for the whole season “He still has to work on his issues; he wants to be everywhere so we have to control his game better from the position that we want to have him Erol concluded by explaining how his side will spend the next few days ahead of our next friendly match against Penybont on Tuesday night “We have a lot of games coming up,” he concluded I want to see my players use what we give them in training during a match because the best training you can get is a game we can see in the games how we’re solving these problems.” Watch more from Erol and Rubin Colwill on Cardiff City TV. We take a look at five players who have appeared for both the City and KVK The Greece international starred during the 2016/17 season at Kortvijk where he made 26 appearances in the Belgian Pro League The centre-back had an exceptional season with Cardiff City after joining last summer on a two-year contract scoring four goals and being ever-present in the starting eleven His reliability and contributions at both ends of the pitch were instrumental to City’s campaign Winger Ojo also spent last season on loan at KV Kortrijk scoring one goal and providing one assist.  Ojo made 77 appearances for Cardiff City across a one year loan spell and one year in the team after signing permanently His breakaway winner away at Preston North End during the COVID season of 2020/21 was especially a wonderful effort his experience and versatility were valuable to the team During his time at the CCS in the 2015/16 stadium injuries limited the striker’s game time to just two appearances for the Bluebirds the forward was loaned out to Belgium where he had an impressive season scoring 16 goals in 37 appearances and made a significant impact during his loan spell While there was some excitement amongst the City support for Idriss' return to the capital Idriss departed permanently for Strasbourg Neil Warnock seemingly had other plans - and we all know how that season went who signed for Cardiff City in January 2024 spent the remainder of the season on loan at de Kerels the Japanese defender impressed with his solid defensive performances playing a crucial role in helping the team avoid relegation in the Belgian Pro League Ryotaro is currently working hard in South Wales to get back from an injury that ended his campaign last term Davies had an outstanding season at KV Kortrijk The striker impressed with his goal-scoring prowess netting 12 goals and was named player of the year His performances were pivotal in Kortrijk’s campaign showcasing his potential and making a strong case for his future prospects Boss Erol Bulut has stated that the 22-year-old will be “very active” for Cardiff City next season and Bluebirds fans will be hoping he can replicate his fine form Cardiff City face KV Kortrijk in their second pre-season game on Saturday 13th July at Cardiff International Sports Campus - 12pm KO! 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