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Ajax hit by data leak as hacker accesses stadium bans

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.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

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.

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Sources: Pepi's Fulham move on hold due to final details

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.

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Sources: USMNT star Pepi nears $42M Fulham transfer move

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.

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Barcelona or Real Madrid? Dutch star admits La Liga dream

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.

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Ex-Ajax & Netherlands star admits to stabbing relative at family party

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.

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Ex-Madrid star's debut could see club hit with points deduction

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.

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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.

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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.

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Dest issues update after limping off injured in latest PSV outing

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.

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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.

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Sullivan tipped to make immediate City exit on two-year loan

Cavan Sullivan will link up with Manchester City once he turns 18, with the USMNT hopeful being tipped to head out of the Etihad Stadium on a two-year European loan immediately after a move to England is completed. The American wonderkid is just 16 years of age, but Tab Ramos has told GOAL what the long-term future could look like for the hottest of prospects.

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Brits Abroad: Kane smashes more records in Klassiker win

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.

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'You don't understand!' - Van Persie slams 'inappropriate' Sterling criticism

Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie has launched a passionate defence of Raheem Sterling following a wave of criticism directed at the winger after his club debut. The former Chelsea and Manchester City star made his first appearance for the Dutch giants during a 2-1 victory over Telstar, coming off the bench for a 30 minute cameo. However, his performance was met with sharp rebukes from pundits and fans alike, with some questioning his fitness and impact.

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Grealish responds to 'f*cking stupid' criticism of Sterling

Jack Grealish has defended Raheem Sterling after the winger came in for criticism online in the wake of his debut for Feyenoord. Sterling completed a free transfer to the Eredivisie club on February 12 in a bid to get his career back on track after being frozen out at Chelsea. His first competitive appearance in over nine months came in a 2-1 win over Telstar.

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USMNT star Pepi set PL goal target for 'fantastic' debut season

USMNT star Ricardo Pepi continues to see a move to Fulham speculated on, having missed out on a switch to Craven Cottage during the winter transfer window of 2026. The United States international could see a deal pushed through in the summer, with former Cottagers striker Bobby Zamora telling GOAL what a “fantastic” debut season in English football for the 23-year-old frontman would look like.

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Brits Abroad: Kane & Toney continue fine goal-scoring form

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.

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Sterling responds to England recall question after Feyenoord debut

Raheem Sterling has made his first competitive appearance in nine months, having left Chelsea and completed a shock move to Eredivisie outfit Feyenoord. The 31-year-old forward is pleased to be back on the pitch and will take things slowly for the remainder of the season. That means no thought has been given to a potential England recall in this World Cup year.

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Frequently asked questions

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.

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