AZ clinch fifth KNVB Beker triumph while NEC suffer sixth final defeat in a row
AZ broke a run of three lost Dutch Cup finals and won an eighth major title as hopefuls NEC were beaten 5-1 in Sunday's 107th KNVB Beker final.
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One key stat per team following the Conference League quarter-final second legs as Rayo Vallecano prevail
Four teams are left in the UEFA Conference League after a Thursday night filled with drama, with no side able to win both legs of their tie. Here is one stat for each team following the second legs.
Shakhtar overcome late AZ threat to reach Conference League semi finals
Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the semi-finals of a UEFA competition for the first time since the 2019/20 campaign, as they drew 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar in their UEFA Conference League (UECL) second leg…
One stat from each side after the Conference League quarter-final first legs
It was a night for the home teams in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. All four teams who hosted not only won, but kept clean sheets in their games, leaving them well poised for a place in t…
Pedrinhos stunning volley ignites Shakhtars late rally leaving AZ with mountain to climb
Shakhtar Donetsk left AZ with a giant uphill battle for the return in Alkmaar after the Ukrainian giants won 3-0 thanks to a wonder goal from Pedrinho and a late brace from Alisson.
EXCLUSIVE: Bondarenko dreams of war's end as Shakhtar enter Conference League quarters
Shakhtar Donetsk's left-sided midfielder, Artem Bondarenko, has experienced first-hand the main sporting and social events of the Ukrainian club's last few years. Now, with the Conference League quar…
Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord maintain dominance: Every Eredivisie winner throughout history
The Netherlands is one of the biggest football nations in the world, producing players such as Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, and Ruud Gullit. Besides players, Dutch clubs have won several European…
Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie teams outlaid 66 million euros in agent commissions for 2024/25, with Ajax taking one third
Ajax spent nearly a third of the total amount of fees paid to agents by Dutch clubs in the 2024/25 season, according to a document released by the Dutch FA (KNVB).
One stat for each of the UEFA Conference League teams after the round of 16 return legs
Thursday night saw the UEFA Conference League round of 16 conclude with thrilling matches across the continent. With the quarter-finalists now known, here is one stat for each club after the return l…
Brian Brobbey rejoins injury-hit Dutch national team, first call-up for Kees Smit
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey received his first call-up to the Netherlands squad in a year, as AZ super talent Kees Smit received his maiden call for Oranje's March friendlies.