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Crystal Palace FC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

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Crystal Palace FC v ACF Fiorentina - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina : The tactics board

Crystal Palace dismantled Fiorentina with a ruthless 3-0 victory at Selhurst Park, leveraging a high-intensity 3-4-2-1 system to exploit the visitors' defensive frailties. While Fiorentina maintained a slight edge in possession, Oliver Glasner’s side dominated the quality of chances, accumulating a staggering 3.45 xG to secure a commanding Conference League result.

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Has Glasner talked himself out of contention for Man Utd job?

Oliver Glasner has been informed that he may have talked himself out of contention for Manchester United’s managerial post, with the Crystal Palace boss receiving a “stepping stone” warning. The Austrian was considered to be a leading contender to take charge at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why a more scenic route to the top may have to be taken.

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Frequently asked questions

With 20 titles to their name, Ajax are the most successful side in KNVB Beker history. They first won the cup in 1917, with their most recent win coming in 2021.

In the current format of the KNVB Beker, as many as 110 teams are contesting for the cup. The first-ever KNVB Beker final took place in 1899 between RAP Amsterdam and HVV Den Haag, with the former winning 1-0.

Pim Doesburg played in 76 KNVB Beker games, making him the record-holding appearance maker in the cup's history.

Willy van der Kuijlen, a prolific centre-forward, is the all-time top scorer of the KNVB Beker, with an impressive 57 goals in 63 appearances. The fact that he is also the all-time top scorer in Eredivisie speaks volumes about his goalscoring prowess!

Legends such as Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Johan Cruyff, Edwin van der Sar, and Wesley Sneijder have all played in the KNVB Beker.

The KNVB Beker has featured several renowned managers who have left their mark on Dutch football such as Frank de Boer, Ronald Koeman, and Erik ten Hag.

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