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Union Saint-Gilloise Ends 90-Year Wait to Win Belgian Pro League

The Brussels-based club secured the 2024/25 title with a decisive 3:1 victory over KAA Gent, capping a remarkable revival under new ownership and coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

Das Warten für Saint-Gilloise hat ein Ende
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Overview

  • Union Saint-Gilloise clinched their 12th Belgian championship, finishing three points ahead of defending champions Club Brugge.
  • The title was secured with a 3:1 win against KAA Gent on Sunday, marking their first league victory since 1935.
  • The club, founded in 1897, rebounded from decades of post-war decline that saw them drop to the fourth division and face financial struggles.
  • A 2018 takeover by English businessmen Tony Bloom and Alex Muzio sparked the club's revival, leading to their return to the top flight in 2021.
  • Coach Sébastien Pocognoli, in his debut season, delivered the championship, solidifying his reputation as a rising managerial talent in European football.