Beerschot invited Noureddine and some players of Younited Beerschot, to come to the Olympic Stadium this week. Younited Beerschot trains every week in the ‘Hobokense’ indoor football hall ‘Garrincha’. "I've had some problems in my life and I've been in crisis care", Guido de Ridder shares with no desire to further elaborate on his past. "And I dare say that Antwerp Streetboys and Younited Beerschot helped me rebuild my life. It's more than just playing football. We can always contact our trainer and our coordinator about our problems. They listen to us and help wherever possible. Also now, in these Covid times, Younited Beerschot provides fun distractions and adapted activities. By the way, our trainer, Mo, has taken a positive test and is sick. We want to wish him a speedy recovery".
Guido is Patricia's husband. She and her brother Christophe also belong to the 'hard core’ of Younited Beerschot. They received a training outfit before, but their eyes sparkle even more now when they are allowed to put on the latest official Beerschot shirt. These are the small and special things that make the players of Younited Beerschot happy. "When I heard that Beerschot was also starting a team, I did not hesitate for a second. I am always involved.", Christophe says excitedly. "I am really proud to be part of the Beerschot family. This project means a lot to me. When I lost my parents, I was even homeless for a while. Nowadays I live in a social home and I have a life again. Younited Beerschot is an important part of that. Together with the people of the Antwerp Streetboys we visit tournaments. We've already been on Beerschot's players' bus together".