ANTWERP CHAMPION? Juliette (85) already experienced the euphoria in the Bosuil 66 years ago: “Jean Butez, he should be there!” | Antwerp Champion?

Juliette Goffa (85) was twelve years old when her father took her to the Bosuil Stadium for the first time. Since then she has barely missed a match against Antwerp, and was there 66 years ago when her beloved club became national champion. Four days before the title match against Union, the widow takes stock of a life in the shadow of the stadium in Deurne: “Fortunately, my suitor was the Antwerp. I’m afraid it wouldn’t have worked out otherwise…”