SC Heerenveen have completed the dual signings of Indonesian defender Mees Hilgers and Iraqi winger Marko Farji. The Asian international duo arrive in Friesland to bolster Robin Veldman's squad with proven European experience and international pedigree.
U.S. international Ricardo Pepi made his long-awaited return to action for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday and had an immediate impact, scoring in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 win over Heerenveen. Pepi had been sidelined with an arm injury since Jan. 10, and his goal marked a timely boost for both PSV and the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of a pivotal set of March friendlies.
Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie felt the need to confront furious Feyenoord fans after seeing the side that he now manages suffer another disappointing defeat in the 2025-26 campaign. The Rotterdam-based outfit have now come unstuck in three consecutive fixtures across all competitions, with a bid for cup glory coming to a close.
GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, headlined by a goals from two strikers and an assist from a player fighting for a role next summer
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