Sterling Scores First Feyenoord Goal in Friendly Defeat to FC Twente ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Raheem Sterling marked a milestone in his Feyenoord career on Wednesday, scoring his first goal for the club in a 3-1 friendly defeat against FC Twente. The match, played behind closed doors at Feyenoord’s training complex 1908, offered a glimpse into … Read more
Amsterdam – Ajax is bracing for significant change this summer, with incoming technical director Jordi Cruijff expected to initiate a sweeping roster overhaul and potentially another managerial change. That’s according to club observer Johan Inan, speaking recently on the AD Voetbalpodcast. Cruijff officially assumed his role as Ajax’s technical director on February 1st, succeeding Alex … Read more
Cruijff Initiates ‘Modest Revolution’ at Ajax, Senior Players Face Uncertainty The dismissal of Fred Grim as interim manager of Ajax has sparked a “Small Revolution” under technical director Jordi Cruijff, according to a column published in De Telegraaf. The report suggests that experienced players Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, and Wout Weghorst may be facing an … Read more
Wesley Sneijder Makes Surprise Return to Football with Dutch Fourth-Tier Club Maarssen – At 41, Wesley Sneijder, a name synonymous with footballing excellence, has made a stunning return to the pitch. The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder recently debuted for OSM ’75, an amateur club near his hometown of Utrecht in the Netherlands, … Read more
DORTMUND, Germany – Borussia Dortmund midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has been cleared to represent the Austrian national team, FIFA confirmed Monday. The decision comes ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and marks a significant boost for Austria’s midfield options. Born in Vienna in 2003 to Nigerian parents, Chukwuemeka … Read more
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands – PSV Eindhoven will honor Dutch football legend Ronald Koeman with a permanent place in the club’s Walk of Fame on Saturday, March 7, 2026, prior to their Eredivisie match against AZ Alkmaar. The ceremony recognizes Koeman’s significant contributions to PSV both as a player and a manager, cementing his legacy in Eindhoven. … Read more
Jan Willem van Dop wants to know from referee boss Raymond van Meenen why Bas Nijhuis is not allowed to referee FC Twente matches. If the reason is that the referee comes from the same region, the director of Go Ahead Eagles finds it strange that Marc Nagtegaal was allowed to referee last weekend at … Read more
INSTAGRAM/MAURO ZIJLSTRA Mauro Zijlstra admitted that he was happy to be able to make his debut with Persija Jakarta against Bali United in the match week 21 of the 2025/2026 Super League, at Captain I Wayan Dipta, Gianyar, Bali, Sunday (15/2/2026). He also explained the differences between the Indonesian League and the Eredivisie or Dutch … Read more
Photo: © Imago ” href=”https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetballers/ricardo-daniel-pepi”>Ricardo Pepi not yet given up. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League club is already in discussions about the summer arrival of the PSV striker, after he proved unfeasible in the winter. “Fulham management is already in discussions with PSV about the player,” writes the transfer journalist on X. … Read more
Photo: © Imago ” href=”https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetballers/kodai-sano”>Kodai Sano made himself heard on Instagram on Thursday morning. The 22-year-old midfielder was the topic of conversation in the closing days of the transfer market, but remained a ‘normal’ NEC player. During the quarter-final of the cup against FC Volendam, the Nijmegen fans showed a large banner for Sano, who … Read more