Referee Controversy and a Costly Draw: Feyenoord Stumble at Volendam, PSV Crowned Champions A frustrating afternoon at the Kras Stadion has fundamentally altered the Eredivisie title race. On Sunday, April 5, 2026, Feyenoord played out a lacklustre 0-0 draw against FC Volendam, a result that officially crowns PSV as the league champions and leaves the … Read more
The End of an Era: Vitesse Definitively Loses Professional Licence In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Dutch football, Arnhem-based club Vitesse has definitively lost its professional licence. Judges in Utrecht rejected a final legal bid to overturn a decision by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), effectively erasing the 133-year-old institution from the … Read more
Beyond the Headlines: Mohamed Ihattaren’s Fitness Turnaround and the Viral ESPN Moment In the high-pressure environment of the Eredivisie, the narrative surrounding a player can shift as quickly as a counter-attack. For Mohamed Ihattaren, the 24-year-old playmaker currently with Fortuna Sittard, that narrative has long been a tug-of-war between his undeniable technical brilliance and lingering … Read more
Amsterdam – Ajax is poised for a significant shift in transfer strategy under modern Technical Director Jordi Cruijff, casting a shadow over the future of several current players, including midfielder Oscar Gloukh. Acquired for approximately €15 million last summer, Gloukh has found himself increasingly marginalized, prompting discussions with Cruijff about his role within the squad. … Read more
Leeuwarden, Netherlands – SC Cambuur is actively pursuing candidates to fill its head coaching position following the surprising decision by Henk de Jong to transition into an assistant role after securing promotion to the Eredivisie. The club, fresh off a 2-4 victory against FC Emmen that sealed their return to the top flight, confirmed on … Read more
Purmerend, Netherlands – Ajax midfielder Sean Steur’s omission from the latest Jong Oranje (Netherlands U21) squad has ignited a debate among Dutch football analysts, with prominent commentator Johan Kraay going so far as to say he’d “eat his chicken coop” if Steur isn’t superior to some of the players currently selected. The controversy comes on … Read more
Tomiyasu’s Future at Ajax Uncertain Amid Potential Return to Arsenal Amsterdam – The short but impactful stint of Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu at Ajax may be coming to an conclude sooner than anticipated. Despite quickly impressing the Ajax faithful with his performances at left-back, sources indicate the 25-year-old defender is likely to return to his … Read more
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands – Robin van Persie, the head coach of Eredivisie side Feyenoord, reportedly wasn’t initially receptive to the idea of receiving guidance from veteran football manager Dick Advocaat. The surprising development, as reported by Dutch columnist Hugo Borst in Algemeen Dagblad, unfolded amidst a period of challenging results for the Rotterdam club, ultimately leading … Read more
Feyenoord and Ajax Share the Points in Hard-Fought Klassieker Rotterdam – Feyenoord and Ajax played to a 1-1 draw in a typically intense edition of De Klassieker at De Kuip on Sunday. The match, a cornerstone of Dutch football rivalry, saw a late penalty from Feyenoord cancel out an earlier strike from Ajax’s Sean Steur. … Read more
Ajax Fans Disrupt Highway in Show of Support Ahead of Klassieker HOOFDDORP, Netherlands – A large group of Ajax supporters caused significant disruption on the A4 highway near Hoofddorp on Sunday, briefly blocking the team’s bus as it traveled to Rotterdam for the highly anticipated Klassieker derby against Feyenoord. The incident, involving at least 100 … Read more