Steven Biver, the official spokesperson for the Belgian Football Association, has expressed his views on the positive impact of the current Belgian league system, citing its ability to enhance the excitement and competitiveness of the tournament, particularly during crucial stages.
In an exclusive statement to FilGoal.com, Biver stated, “The current format of the Belgian league has undoubtedly increased the thrill and anticipation during the decisive phase of the championship.”
He elaborated, “The media and most fans eagerly anticipate the pivotal matches, considering them the climax of the season.”
Furthermore, Biver highlighted, “Additionally, the final stage of the regular competition, when determining the teams advancing to the decisive phase, adds an extra moment of excitement.”
When questioned about the reasons for implementing the current system in the Belgian league, Biver explained, “We aimed to elevate the quality of the Belgian league by scheduling more matches between top teams during critical periods.”
He continued, “Increasing the number of matches was not the sole objective; rather, our goal was to heighten excitement, competitiveness, and the overall quality of the teams.”
Regarding the complaints from some clubs about the current system, Biver remarked, “Some clubs express concerns about the current Belgian league system, arguing that the decisive stage coincides with the final stages of European competitions.”
Finally, addressing the possibility of reverting to the traditional system in the future, Biver stated, “Since the current system is a decision made by the clubs, reverting to the traditional system may always be a possibility.”
Introduction of New Egyptian League Format Inspired by Belgian Model
Ahmed Diab, the President of the Egyptian Clubs Association, has announced plans to organize the upcoming season’s league in Egypt following a format similar to that of the Belgian league.
Diab clarified that the league would not be structured into two groups but that the proposed Belgian system was the closest to the format to be implemented next season, with the first stage being a single-round league.
He revealed that the new league format would save two months compared to the conventional league schedule, starting in mid-September and concluding in May.
FilGoal.com presents the details of the proposal and the Belgian league system.
The Belgian League
The Belgian league competition consists of 16 teams divided into two stages.
The first stage follows the traditional league format with each team playing each other in a home and away fixture.
After the completion of 30 rounds, the top six teams qualify for the championship playoff stage.
In this stage, each team’s points are halved, with the top-placed team at the end being crowned the champion.
In contrast to the Belgian league, the Egyptian league comprises 18 teams, making it more challenging to adopt a similar format.
Diab’s proposal suggests that after the completion of the first round, the top half of the table will advance to the championship playoff stage, while the bottom half competes to avoid relegation.
Under this system, each team would play 25 matches in the league instead of 34, reducing the total number of rounds.
The proposal also allows teams to carry forward their points from the first round to the championship playoff stage.
While the implementation of the pro
