The sporting debrief of the weekend: The Standard joins in the “Leko Time”, clap for Hamilton with Mercedes, Belgium in silver and bronze

Hautekiet and Leko react to OHL’s disputed goal at Standard: “Visser is the best referee in the championship, but he didn’t feel the game”
Standard was again joined at the end of the match ©VKA

There was only one team on the field. And it was not Antwerp, but Charleroi, to everyone’s surprise. The Zebras delivered the best match of their season on the “Great Old” pitch. Stulic, silent since October 21, 2023 and a goal against Antwerp, scored a double. Including a goal after only less than two minutes of play. Totally overwhelmed, the Antwerp players undoubtedly paid for their Belgian Cup match which went to extra time in the middle of the week. This success allows, in any case, De Mil’s men to come back to within three points of the top 6.

Nikola Stulic after his double against Antwerp: “Happy that the supporters are chanting my name”

Charleroi's Nikola Stulic celebrates after winning a soccer match between Royal Antwerp FC and Sporting Charleroi, Sunday 08 December 2024 in Antwerp, on day 17 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTSCharleroi's Nikola Stulic celebrates after winning a soccer match between Royal Antwerp FC and Sporting Charleroi, Sunday 08 December 2024 in Antwerp, on day 17 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS
Stulic scored twice.

Move along, there’s nothing to see. This match between Cecle de Bruges and Union will not be remembered by anyone. Except for Kevin Denkey fans who last saw their striker play at the Jan Breydel Stadium. For the rest not much, the generally dominated Unionists had to be satisfied with the draw against the Cercle. Even if he could have created the hold-up at the end of the match after the expulsion of Magnée. But it is the opportunity to get closer to the podium which flew away this Sunday, for the Union.

Sykes with his head underwater, an attack too discreet and Moris man of the match: the Unionists’ notes after the draw against Cercle Bruges

BRUGGE, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 08 : Rodriguez Cortez Kevin Jose forward of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise during the Jupiler Pro League match between Cercle Brugge and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on December 8, 2024 in Brugge, Belgium, 08/12/2024 ( Photo by Sebastien Smets / PhotonewsBRUGGE, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 08 : Rodriguez Cortez Kevin Jose forward of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise during the Jupiler Pro League match between Cercle Brugge and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on December 8, 2024 in Brugge, Belgium, 08/12/2024 ( Photo by Sebastien Smets / Photonews
It was a sad Union in Bruges

Anderlecht was hot. Used to scoring big scores against their opponents in recent times, the Mauves had difficulty this time winning against the red lantern. Beerschot even quickly opened the scoring. But Verschaeren (45th + 7) and Dreyer (93rd) allowed David Hubert’s men not to concede two points. With this victory at the end of the suspense, they return to the podium (3rd).

Anderlecht wins at the end of the suspense against the red lantern (2-1)

Anderlecht's Anders Dreyer celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between RSC Anderlecht and Beerschot VA, Sunday 08 December 2024 in Brussels, a game of day 17 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOURAnderlecht's Anders Dreyer celebrates after scoring during a soccer match between RSC Anderlecht and Beerschot VA, Sunday 08 December 2024 in Brussels, a game of day 17 of the 2024-2025 season of the 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. BELGA PHOTO VIRGINIE LEFOUR
Dreyer gave the Mauves victory

He is slowly starting to make a name for himself in Italy. It was Samuel Mbangula who allowed Juventus to save the point from a draw at home against Bologna. The 20-year-old Belgian scored his second goal for Turin. Promising.

At Juventus, Samuel Mbangula proves that he deserves much better: “I hope to score more in the future”

Belgians abroad - Samuel Mbangula gives Juventus a point against Bologna at the last minuteBelgians abroad - Samuel Mbangula gives Juventus a point against Bologna at the last minute
Mbangula impresses at Juve.

Engines

If the champion was already known, this last Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi still had many interests. The first concerned the battle for the constructors’ championship. Where the title was played between McLaren and Ferrari. But it was the papayas who emerged victorious from this duel thanks to the victory of their star driver Lando Norris. The latter who beat the two Ferraris of Sainz and Leclerc. This is the first time since 1998 that the British have won the manufacturers’ title. The other event was Lewis Hamilton’s last Grand Prix in Mercedes colors. Starting from the back of the grid, the Englishman made a great comeback to finish just off the podium. Before saying a slightly emotional goodbye to the team with which he won 6 titles.

: Lando Norris in pole position and a 100% McLaren front row alongside Oscar Piastri

Hamilton leaves Mercedes with his head held high before joining Ferrari.Hamilton leaves Mercedes with his head held high before joining Ferrari.
Hamilton competed in his last GP with Mercedes ©De Coster

Athletics

The Union is strength and this time it is not about the Pro League, but about athletics. The European Cross Country Championship took place this Sunday in Türkiye near Antalya. Isaac Kimeli took 4th place while the star of this Euro, Jakob Ingebrgsten, won. John Heymans finished 15th and Robin Hendrix 18th. These results allowed Belgium to win the team silver medal. While women adorned themselves with bronze. Thanks to the great performance of Jana Van Lent who finished 5th and Lisa Rooms, 18th.

The emotion of Isaac Kimeli, left to his own devices, after the cross-country Euro in Antalya: “With a coach, I could have won a medal”

Belgian Robin Hendrix, Belgian Isaac Kimeli and Belgian John Heymans pictured in action during the senior men race of the European ross country running championships event in Antalya, Turkey, Sunday 08 December 2024. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBSBelgian Robin Hendrix, Belgian Isaac Kimeli and Belgian John Heymans pictured in action during the senior men race of the European ross country running championships event in Antalya, Turkey, Sunday 08 December 2024. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS
The men brought the money back from Türkiye.
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