How a U.S. prodigy's career was almost ruined at Barcelona
Ben Lederman made headlines in 2011 when he became the first American to enroll in Barcelona's academy. And that's when things started to go wrong.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
3-1-1, 7th in Belgian First A
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Moses Simon completes Levante switch
The Nigeria international has signed for the Spanish side on a five-year deal.
Nigerian wonderkid Kalu signs for Bordeaux
The Nigerian starlet has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.
U.S.'s Lederman leaving Barca for Gent - sources
U.S youth international Ben Lederman is leaving Barcelona, with sources close to the player confirming he will sign with Belgian side Gent.
Transfer Rater: Moses Simon to Liverpool
Moses Simon to Liverpool and Salomon Rondon to Tottenham are some of the latest hot rumours, courtesy of Football Whispers.
U.S.'s Saief joins Anderlecht on initial loan
U.S. international Kenny Saief has joined Anderlecht on loan from fellow Belgian club Gent.
Anderlecht hire ex-Gent boss Vanhaezebrouck
Less than a week after leaving Belgian club Gent, Hein Vanhaezebrouck has taken over as coach at rivals Anderlecht.
Saief's U.S. World Cup chance dealt blow
Complications from hernia surgery are likely to sideline United States midfielder Kenny Saief for at least two months, source confirmed to ESPN FC.
Brighton in talks to sign Neto - sources
Brighton are in talks to sign Brazilian midfielder Renato Neto from Gent, sources close to the Premier League side have told ESPN FC.
Bursaspor confirm Troost-Ekong deal
Nigeria's William Troost-Ekong has joined Bursaspor on a three-year contract after passing a medical on Saturday morning.
Saief seals FIFA switch from Israel to U.S.
Midfielder Kenny Saief will be eligible to play for the United States after FIFA approved his switch of national team allegiance from Israel.
Europa: Man United, Lyon, Schalke advance
Ryan Babel scored twice to help 10-man Besiktas beat Olympiakos 4-1 and earn a spot in the Europa League quarterfinals.
Dual-national Saief waits for U.S. call-up
Kenny Saief, a dual-national, would prefer to represent the U.S. rather than Israel. Will he get the call-up? "It is out of my hands. So I will wait."
Europa: Man United draw, Lyon beat Roma
Manchester United scored an important away goal as they earned a 1-1 draw against FC Rostov in their Europa League round-of-16 first leg.
Alli apologised for horror tackle - Dejaegere
Spurs crashed out of the competition in the round-of-32 after Alli picked up a straight red card for his lunge on Brecht Dejaegere.
Why do Spurs keep failing in Europe?
Tottenham exited Europe in the unfamiliar setting of Wembley but there was nothing unfamiliar about the sense of disappointment that followed.
Redknapp slams 'horrendous' Alli tackle
Harry Redknapp believes Dele Alli was lucky not to cause KAA Gent's Brecht Dejaegere serious damage after the England man's horror-tackle on Thursday.
Spurs 'not good enough' vs. Gent - Eriksen
Christian Eriksen admits Tottenham Hotspur "were not good enough" against Gent as they crashed out of the Europa League with a 2-2 draw at Wembley.
Tottenham exit Europe as Alli, Kane lose it
Tottenham's pair of star men suffered a meltdown on Thursday, as Spurs drew 2-2 with Gent at Wembley but lost 3-2 on aggregate in the Europa League.
10-man Spurs crash out against KAA Gent
Ten-man Tottenham crashed out 3-2 on aggregate in the Europa League round of 32 after a 2-2 second-leg draw against KAA Gent at Wembley on Thursday.
Pochettino: Spurs not focused against Gent
Mauricio Pochettino has accused his Tottenham Hotspur players of lacking focus in the 1-0 Europa League defeat to Gent last week.
Spurs' European struggles continue
Tottenham played their first-choice side, but their European struggles continued in a thoroughly disappointing 1-0 Europa League loss at Gent.
Spurs slip to Europa defeat against Gent
A below-par Tottenham Hotspur lost the first leg of their Europa League round-of-32 game against Gent 1-0 in Belgium.
Genk complete loan deal for Mat Ryan
Move was confirmed soon after coach Salvador Gonzalez said negotiations were at an "advanced stage."
2019-20 Belgian First Division A Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Liege | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 15 |
| Club Brugge | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +12 | 14 |
| KV Mechelen | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| Royal Charleroi SC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Mouscron | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 11 |
| Zulte-Waregem | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| KAA Gent | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +7 | 10 |
| Racing Genk | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 |
| KV Oostende | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| Antwerp | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| KV Kortrijk | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Sint-Truidense | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 8 |
| Anderlecht | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| Cercle Brugge KSV | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -10 | 3 |
| Eupen | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -12 | 3 |
| Waasland-Beveren | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -14 | 2 |
2019-20 Team LeadersBelgian First Division A
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsBelgian First Division A
Goal Difference73rd
Goals Scored13Tied-1st
Assists0Tied-1st
Goals Conceded6Tied-3rd