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Genk

British  
/ xɛŋk /

noun

  1. a town in NE Belgium, in Limburg province: coal-mining. Pop: 106 213 (2004 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Here was a man who had been named Belgian coach of the year, had taken Racing Genk to within minutes of the title, and had been linked with Anderlecht and Burnley.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Genk midfielder Kostas Karetsas, 17, is given a first call-up but 31-year-old captain Tasos Bakasetas misses out after sitting out Panathinaikos' past four games, as does former Celtic forward Giorgos Giakoumakis, now with Cruz Azul.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2025

Moroccan attacker El Khannouss, a £21m arrival from Genk, has shown flashes of potential - including the winner at Spurs - but remains green to the league.

From BBC Feb. 21, 2025

Chelsea are interested in 18-year-old Genk goalkeeper Mike Penders.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2024

Paintsil, 26, was acquired from Belgian Pro League team Genk in February.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 2024

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