Eredivisie news

Former Netherlands international Rene van der Gijp has urged Raheem Sterling to retire and "go to Ibiza" after the ex-Manchester City and Chelsea star's latest underwhelming display for Feyenoord. After a winter move to Rotterdam, the four-time Premier League winner is struggling to rediscover top form and fitness under Robin van Persie.

Dutch football giants Ajax have suffered a massive cybersecurity breach, exposing the personal details of hundreds of thousands of supporters. An intruder exploited a digital flaw to access sensitive systems, gaining the alarming ability to lift active stadium bans and steal thousands of season tickets. The club has since patched the vulnerability and launched a full investigation.

VfB Stuttgart have announced their first signing for the new season. At the same time, there are rumours of a new attacking player.

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

At the age of 18, Ricardo Pepi simply wasn’t ready for the Bundesliga. The forward has since come into his own – but a €40 million transfer fell through at the last minute.

Ricardo Pepi's proposed $42 million transfer to Fulham is on hold, but talks could resume between the Premier League club and PSV this summer, sources tell GOAL. The U.S. Men's National Team star nearly completed a move this week, only for the two sides to be unable to finalize the last few details of the deal.

Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie has revealed that Raheem Sterling is feeling "increasingly fresh" as he adapts to life in the Netherlands, and has called on the former Chelsea and Arsenal star to step up with his mentoring responsibilities to the club's young players.

Fulham are close to finalizing a $42 million deal to sign U.S. men’s national team star forward Ricardo Pepi, sources tell GOAL. The move is expected to go through ahead of the summer transfer window after two-consecutive January windows of near misses for the PSV striker, who now looks poised to make a switch to the Premier League.

AZ sensation Kees Smit has put Europe's elite on high alert by revealing his desire to secure a move to La Liga in the near future. The 20-year-old midfielder, who has become one of the most coveted young talents in the Eredivisie, is currently being monitored by both Real Madrid and Barcelona as they look to bolster their respective squads with the next generation of Dutch quality.

Former international footballer Quincy Promes has confessed to stabbing a relative at a family gathering in Netherlands in 2020. The dramatic admission came during his appeal hearing on Tuesday. While the player previously contested the charges, his legal team now acknowledges he caused physical injury, shifting their focus towards a plea of self-defence.

How to watch the Eredivisie match between PSV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen, as well as kick-off time and team news

Wesley Sneijder’s highly anticipated return to football with Dutch amateur side OSM’75 has quickly turned sour. Following a one-nil victory over league leaders Focus’07, the fourth-tier club now face a potential points deduction. Rivals claim OSM’75 broke the rules by using four substitution windows instead of the permitted three, leaving the KNVB to investigate the matter.

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.

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.

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.

The United States men’s national team has been handed a significant injury scare just months before the 2026 World Cup, as Sergino Dest was forced off during PSV’s latest Eredivisie victory. The full-back, who has established himself as a vital component of the USMNT's defensive unit, appeared to suffer a hamstring issue during the second half of Saturday’s clash against AZ Alkmaar.