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The former Netherlands national team great has been managing Heerenveen

Van Persie appointed as new manager of Feyenoord

Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has been appointed the new manager of Feyenoord.

Parrott finds the net again for AZ Alkmaar

Troy Parrott scored his sixth goal of the season for AZ Alkmaar but it wasn't enough for his club to avoid defeat to Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Sunday.

Soccer • 30 Sep 24

Troy Parrott spent last season on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam

Parrott joins AZ Alkmaar on permanent deal

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott has made a swift return to the Eredivisie after Dutch top flight side AZ Alkmaar confirmed that they have signed the Dubliner from Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24

Dario van den Buijs of RKC Waalwijk is consoled after the incident

RKC-Ajax abandoned after 'serious incident'

RKC Waalwijk's home Eredivisie game against Ajax was abandoned on Saturday following a "serious medical situation" surrounding goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen.

Soccer • 30 Sep 23

Santiago Gimenez celebrates completing his hat-trick in Feyenoord's delayed win over Ajax

Feyenoord complete rout of Ajax in delayed match

Santiago Gimenez completed his hat-trick to guide Feyenoord to victory over Ajax in an Eredivisie clash that was finished on Wednesday having been halted at the weekend.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Players from both teams on the pitch with smoke in the background

Ajax match abandoned after smoke bombs thrown on pitch

Ajax's Eredivisie clash at relegated Groningen was abandoned nine minutes into the game after smoke bombs were thrown onto the pitch.

Soccer • 14 May 23

Sebastien Haller celebrates with the Eredivisie trophy

European wrap: Ajax wrap up title, Cup glory for Inter

Sebastien Haller scored his 32nd goal of the season as Ajax, managed by Manchester United-bound Erik Ten Hag, romped to the Eredivisie title with a 5-0 demolition of Heerenveen, while Inter Milan stormed back to claim the Copa Italia.

Soccer • 12 May 22

Militao celebrates his equaliser for Madrid

Euro wrap: Madrid leave it late to snatch Eiche draw

Real Madrid scored twice in the final 10 minutes to avoid an embarrassing LaLiga home defeat to Elche.

Soccer • 23 Jan 22

Unlucky for some. Ajax made history with their obliteration of VVV-Venlo.

Ajax Amsterdamage: Traore leads way to baker's dozen

Ajax set a new Eredivisie record with a 13-0 away win at 10-man VVV-Venlo.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

Europe wrap: Ronaldo scores as Juve start with a win

Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet as Juventus got their bid for a 10th successive Serie A title off to a winning start on Sunday.

Soccer • 20 Sep 20

Eredivisie team banned from having adult toy sponsor

The Dutch football federation has blocked FC Emmen from having a sex toy company as a shirt sponsor, leaving the top-tier side "amazed and upset".

Soccer • 17 Sep 20

Pardew's last job in England was with West Brom

Pardew clarifies bonus after keeping ADO Den Haag up

ADO Den Haag manager Alan Pardew insists he will not be taking a bonus from the Dutch club for avoiding relegation.

Soccer • 26 Apr 20

Ajax were top of the table on goal difference

No title to be awarded for 2019-20 Eredivisie season

No Dutch top-flight league soccer title will be awarded this season after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the campaign to a premature close, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said after a meeting with clubs and unions representing coaches and players on Friday.

Soccer • 24 Apr 20

Ajax are on top of the Eredivisie through goal difference

Dutch top flight likely over after ban extended

The Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced its intention to call an end to the season, subject to discussions with UEFA, following the government's decision to extend a ban on large gatherings until September

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

Pardew has been appointed until the end of the season

Pardew back in management with Eredivisie strugglers

Former Newcastle United and West Ham United manager Alan Pardew has been appointed head coach of ADO Den Haag until the end of the season, the Dutch Eredivisie team have announced.

Soccer • 25 Dec 19

Chelsea loanee Matt Miazga in Vitesse Arnhem colours

Chelsea player fined for grabbing opponent below belt

On-loan Chelsea defender Matt Miazga has been fined by Vitesse Arnhem after grabbing the groin area of an opposing player in the Eredivisie.

Soccer • 07 Feb 18

Duvan Zapata (far left) wheels away in celebration

Euro round-up: Duvan Zapata gets family bragging rights

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Soccer • 24 Sep 17

Sergi Roberto (C) celebrates scoring Barca's second goal with Lionel Messi (R) and Gerard Deulofeu (L)

Continental wrap: Messi dazzles, Neymar shines in Paris

There were tears in Spain and in France on Sunday night for the victims of the terror attacks in Barcelona, with Leo Messi and Neymar - formerly a darling of the Nou Camp but now expensively housed in Paris - showcasing their sparkling talents.

Soccer • 20 Aug 17

Dirk Kuyt leads the Feyenoord celebrations

Dirk Kuyt hangs up his boots after fairytale season

Ex-Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt has confirmed his retirement after steering Feyenoord to their first Eredivisie title in 18 years in a fairytale final campaign.

Soccer • 17 May 17

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