On April 21, 2026, Voetbal International published its fourth edition of the year, featuring transfer speculation surrounding FC Groningen’s captain Stije Resink and Benfica’s interest in the 22-year-old midfielder. The report, issued from Davos where FIFA president Gianni Infantino made controversial remarks about the upcoming World Cup, noted that Resink had allegedly held talks with José Mourinho, though Groningen’s head coach Dick Lukkien dismissed the claims as “nonsense.” Resink himself declined to comment when approached, but did not deny that transfer activity was underway.
The same edition too highlighted Benfica’s pursuit of Resink amid a competitive Eredivisie winter transfer window, with multiple clubs reportedly monitoring the situation. Even as no official bid had been confirmed at the time of publication, the interest from the Portuguese giants signaled growing attention on one of the Netherlands’ emerging midfield talents.
Separately, Voetbal International’s eighth edition of 2026, released later in the year, shifted focus to the Netherlands national team’s striker options under head coach Ronald Koeman. The publication featured an interview with Mexx Meerdink, the 22-year-old AZ forward who earned his first senior Oranje call-up under Koeman before suffering an injury. Upon his return, Meerdink expressed renewed determination to secure a spot at the upcoming World Cup, drawing a parallel to American striker Ricardo Pepi’s ambitions with the United States.
The article also noted that Guus Til, despite being sidelined by injury, remained the only Dutch player to have scored more than ten goals in the Eredivisie that season. It further observed that most Eredivisie clubs continued to rely on foreign strikers — citing Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord, Troy Parrott of Ajax, and Tobias Lauritsen of Willem II — or experienced veterans such as Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Bryan Linssen, and Brandley Kuwas to lead their attacks.
In related international developments, the Belgium national football team, under head coach Rudi Garcia and captain Youri Tielemans, held a FIFA world ranking of ninth as of April 1, 2026. The team, nicknamed the Red Devils, had previously reached the top spot in the rankings between November 2015 and March 2016, and again from September 2018 to March 2022. Their historical achievements include a third-place finish at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and a runners-up finish in the 1980 UEFA European Championship.
Belgium’s all-time appearance leader is Jan Vertonghen with 157 caps, while Romelu Lukaku remains their top scorer with 89 goals. The team plays its home matches at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels and is governed by the Royal Belgian Football Association, which oversees both men’s and women’s international teams.
An Instagram post dated February 3, 2026, credited to Voetbal International, featured a photo from April 21, 2026, suggesting a possible connection to the magazine’s fourth edition. The image, described as potentially showing a magazine cover, garnered 737 likes and was linked to the publication’s official website, voetbalinternational.nl. No further details about the post’s content were available in the verified sources.
As of the latest verified information, no official transfers involving Givairo Read, Ayase Ueda, or Anis Hadj Moussa had been confirmed. The speculation surrounding these players remains unverified by primary sources such as club statements, league announcements, or official transfer records. Read, a product of the Feyenoord academy, has been monitored by several European clubs, but no move has been finalized. Ueda, the Japanese international striker at Feyenoord, has been linked with interest from abroad, though the club has not indicated any intention to sell. Hadj Moussa, the Algerian winger currently at FC Utrecht, has attracted attention for his performances, but no concrete offers have been reported.
The next confirmed checkpoint for FC Groningen is their upcoming Eredivisie match, scheduled according to the league’s official calendar. For Feyenoord and Utrecht, the focus remains on league fixtures and potential squad developments ahead of the summer transfer window. Voetbal International continues to provide weekly updates on these storylines through its print and digital platforms.
For ongoing coverage of Eredivisie transfers, international break news, and World Cup qualifiers, readers are encouraged to follow official club communications and trusted sports news outlets. Share your thoughts on the latest rumors and developments in the comments below.
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