The demonstration, held near the Edmond Machtens Stadium, follows the unexpected announcement on 6 June by American club owner John Textor, who unilaterally decided to change the historic name and logo of the club
Union Saint-Gilloise will host AA Gent at the historic Joseph Marien stadium on Sunday in the final matchday of the Champions Playoffs. A win or a result matching that of title rivals Club Brugge—who face Antwerp at home—will hand Union the championship
With only three matches remaining in the regular season, the Molenbeek side currently sits in third place, behind Zulte Waregem and La Louvière, but the upcoming playoffs provide another opportunity for them to secure a place in the country's premier football division
In a statement released following the ruling, the Storm Ultras hailed the decision as a “victory for Charleroi supporters, and indeed for all supporters in Belgium and Europe.” The ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over collective bans and fan rights in Belgian football
At the time of the incident, Club Brugge held a 2-1 lead against Charleroi. The match ultimately ended in a 4-2 victory for the home side, but celebrations were subdued as attention remained on Mignolet’s condition
