PSV head coach Peter Bosz admitted that Feyenoord boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst gave him nightmares during their previous title battles in the Eredivisie. Bosz praised his former teammate's tactical imprint ahead of Sunday's crucial league encounter.
Feyenoord head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst insisted that reigning champions PSV remain the favourites ahead of their crucial Eredivisie showdown. Van Bronckhorst also addressed dressing room harmony and his long-standing relationship with opposing boss Peter Bosz.
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Sergino Dest described PSV Eindhoven's 1-1 Champions League draw against Shakhtar Donetsk as 'bitter' despite scoring a vital second-half equaliser. Meanwhile, team-mate Kodai Sano expressed pride after fulfilling his childhood dream by making his debut in the competition.
Ruben van Bommel expressed disappointment after PSV Eindhoven opened their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk. The winger also hit out at public criticism following his controversial Eredivisie challenge on Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman.
Shakhtar Donetsk captain Mykola Matviyenko has called on his side to settle an old debt against PSV as they return to the Champions League. The defender praised head coach Arda Turan for mentally preparing their inexperienced squad for the high-pressure clash in Eindhoven.
Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has reflected on the lessons learned from legendary manager Guus Hiddink ahead of facing PSV. The Turkish boss guided his side through a grueling border-crossing bus journey from Lviv before promising a courageous approach in Eindhoven.
Ivan Perisic has called on PSV Eindhoven to take a major step forward in the Champions League as they host Shakhtar Donetsk. The experienced winger urged his team-mates to avoid past opening-day mistakes while fiercely defending young forward Ruben van Bommel following recent media criticism.
PSV Eindhoven manager Peter Bosz insists his side are vastly improved and far more mature ahead of their Champions League opener against Shakhtar Donetsk. The Dutch coach also brushed off media controversy surrounding Ruben van Bommel, labelling the ongoing public outrage laughably ridiculous.
The Dutchman emerged as a promising defender but developed into an all-round attacker as he won the Ballon d'Or, European Championship and European Cup
Sofyan Amrabat has reflected on his debut for Ajax following their defeat to PSV. The midfielder discussed his fitness levels, the intensity of the match, and his ambitions for the club.
Ajax sporting director Jordi Cruyff has opened up about the club's intensive summer transfer window. The former Barcelona executive detailed how personal persuasion secured high-profile stars while dismissing claims of taking financial risks.
'De Topdrie' of Dutch football have executed major squad transformations during the summer transfer window. Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Feyenoord secured high-profile international talent, headline loans, and returning icons to bolster their title ambitions.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Borussia Dortmund have officially completed the signing of midfielder Joey Veerman from PSV. The Dutch playmaker arrives at the Signal Iduna Park to bolster the club's midfield options ahead of the new campaign.