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Feyenoord make Van Persie call after brutal fan chants

Feyenoord have reportedly made a definitive decision on Robin van Persie's position after a crunch board meeting. The Manchester United legend faced open hostility from the stands during a disappointing draw with NAC on Sunday, which left Feyenoord 19 points adrift of Eredivisie leaders PSV.

Brits Abroad: Trent & Rashford roasted by Spanish press

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

Sterling snaps back at laughing reporter after first Feyenoord start

Raheem Sterling was left visibly unimpressed following Feyenoord’s chaotic 3-3 draw with NAC Breda after a reporter appeared to laugh while questioning the winger about a missed scoring opportunity. Making his first start for the Eredivisie giants, Sterling was taken off after 64 minutes and was left baffled when his interviewer asked if he'd rather have stayed on the pitch.

PSV Eindhoven v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8

'Everything within my power' - Injured Dest determined to return

PSV have issued an update on Sergino Dest's weekend injury, with the U.S. Men's National Team star himself stating that he's determined to be back before the end of the season. The injury occurred on Saturday in PSV's 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar. Dest has made 24 league appearances for PSV this season and has 37 caps for the U.S.

NAC Breda vs Feyenoord: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Eredivisie match between NAC Breda and Feyenoord, as well as kick-off time and team news

Pepi bags winner for PSV in first start since arm injury

U.S. international Ricardo Pepi bagged in the 86th minute to give PSV a 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar in his first start since suffering an arm injury in January. The striker smashed home from close range after a well-worked move to cap off a narrow win in PSV's procession to the Eredivisie crown. It was Pepi's 10th goal of the season.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	PSV Eindhoven	26	22	2	2	75	31	44	68	W W W L W
2	Feyenoord	26	15	4	7	58	38	20	49	D L W W W
3	NEC Nijmegen	26	13	7	6	64	43	21	46	W L D D L
4	Twente	26	11	11	4	45	27	18	44	W W W D W
5	Ajax	26	11	11	4	48	34	14	44	L D D W D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

PSV Eindhoven

W
W
W
L
W

Feyenoord

D
L
W
W
W

NEC Nijmegen

W
L
D
D
L

Twente

W
W
W
D
W

Ajax

L
D
D
W
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Eredivise titles?

Ajax are the most successful club in Eredivisie history, securing the league title a record 36 times. Their most recent league triumph came at the end of the 2021-22 season.

How many teams are in the Eredivisie?

The Eredivisie currently features 18 teams competing in the league, which has been the norm since the 1966-67 season. From its inception in 1956 till 1962, there were 18 teams, too, but the number was reduced to 16 between 1962 and 1966.

Who has made the most Eredivisie appearances ever?

Pim Doesburg holds the Eredivisie record for the most appearances, having played in 687 matches over his career. His longevity and consistency between the posts as a goalkeeper made him a standout figure in Dutch football.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Eredivisie?

Willy van der Kuijlen holds the title of the Eredivisie's all-time top scorer, netting an impressive 311 goals throughout his career. His goal-scoring record remains unmatched in the history of Dutch football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Eredivisie?

Dutch great Johan Cruyff has registered the most assists in Eredivisie history, setting up his teammates a scintillating 150 times.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Eredivise and how old was he?

Former Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed is the oldest-ever player to feature in an Eredivise game. Jongbloed was 44 years and 287 days old when he achieved this feat, playing for Go Ahead Eagles against the now-dissolved HFC Haarlem.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Eredivisie and how old was he?

Wim Kras made history as the youngest-ever player in the Eredivisie in 1959, debuting as a right winger for Volendam in a game against Ajax at the age of 15 years and 290 days.

Which famous players have played in the Eredivisie?

Prominent players who have featured in the Eredivisie include legends like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez.

Which famous managers have managed in the Eredivisie?

Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal, and Guus Hiddink are some of Eredivisie's most renowned managers.

What is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie?

The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, which is the home to Ajax, is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie with a capacity of 55,865.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Eredivisie?

Steven Bergwijn is Eredivisie's most expensive player of all-time, having cost Ajax €31.25 million when signing him from Spurs in 2022.