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Bayern in talks over €60m deal for Kompany's top target

Bayern Munich have launched formal negotiations with PSV Eindhoven to secure a deal worth up to €60 million for versatile attacker Ismael Saibari. The Bundesliga giants have already reached a verbal agreement over personal terms with the 25-year-old, who has emerged as the primary summer transfer target for head coach Vincent Kompany.

Cristiano Ronaldo Antony Manchester United 2022-23

'Ronaldo said I should be careful' - Antony reveals intriguing advice from CR7

Antony has opened up on the advice he received from Cristiano Ronaldo during their time at Manchester United and revealed how Erik ten Hag played a decisive role in bringing him to Old Trafford. The Brazilian also reflected on the pressure of English football and the challenges that eventually led him to seek a fresh start in Spain.

Ter Stegen's new club? Barcelona goalkeeper may leave La Liga

Marc-Andre ter Stegen looks set to leave Barcelona this summer after a disastrous loan spell at Girona. The German goalkeeper, who boasts a glittering trophy cabinet, is not in the club's plans. Now, a surprising move to Ajax could be on the horizon, as former manager Michel aims to reunite with the highly decorated veteran shot-stopper in the Eredivisie.

RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League Final 2026

PSG match Real Madrid and Ajax records with UCL final win

Paris Saint-Germain have cemented their place in the pantheon of footballing greats after successfully defending their European crown against Arsenal. The French giants have achieved a feat of dominance rarely seen in the history of the sport, matching a record that has stood for over half a century.

Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after crash

Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a crash involving his Lamborghini on the M3. The 31-year-old was released on bail as police continue their investigation into the incident.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	PSV Eindhoven	34	27	3	4	101	45	56	84	W W D W W
2	Feyenoord	34	19	8	7	70	44	26	65	W D W W D
3	NEC Nijmegen	34	16	11	7	77	53	24	59	W L D D D
4	FC Twente	34	15	13	6	59	40	19	58	L W D D W
5	Ajax	34	14	14	6	62	41	21	56	D L D W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

PSV Eindhoven

101

W
W
D
W
W

Feyenoord

W
D
W
W
D

NEC Nijmegen

W
L
D
D
D

FC Twente

L
W
D
D
W

Ajax

D
L
D
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Eredivise titles?

Ajax are the most successful club in Eredivisie history, securing the league title a record 36 times. Their most recent league triumph came at the end of the 2021-22 season.

How many teams are in the Eredivisie?

The Eredivisie currently features 18 teams competing in the league, which has been the norm since the 1966-67 season. From its inception in 1956 till 1962, there were 18 teams, too, but the number was reduced to 16 between 1962 and 1966.

Who has made the most Eredivisie appearances ever?

Pim Doesburg holds the Eredivisie record for the most appearances, having played in 687 matches over his career. His longevity and consistency between the posts as a goalkeeper made him a standout figure in Dutch football.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Eredivisie?

Willy van der Kuijlen holds the title of the Eredivisie's all-time top scorer, netting an impressive 311 goals throughout his career. His goal-scoring record remains unmatched in the history of Dutch football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Eredivisie?

Dutch great Johan Cruyff has registered the most assists in Eredivisie history, setting up his teammates a scintillating 150 times.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Eredivise and how old was he?

Former Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed is the oldest-ever player to feature in an Eredivise game. Jongbloed was 44 years and 287 days old when he achieved this feat, playing for Go Ahead Eagles against the now-dissolved HFC Haarlem.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Eredivisie and how old was he?

Wim Kras made history as the youngest-ever player in the Eredivisie in 1959, debuting as a right winger for Volendam in a game against Ajax at the age of 15 years and 290 days.

Which famous players have played in the Eredivisie?

Prominent players who have featured in the Eredivisie include legends like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez.

Which famous managers have managed in the Eredivisie?

Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal, and Guus Hiddink are some of Eredivisie's most renowned managers.

What is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie?

The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, which is the home to Ajax, is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie with a capacity of 55,865.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Eredivisie?

Steven Bergwijn is Eredivisie's most expensive player of all-time, having cost Ajax €31.25 million when signing him from Spurs in 2022.