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📽️ | Ex-Arsenal & Utd ace Van Persie confronts furious fans

Former Manchester United and Arsenal striker Robin van Persie felt the need to confront furious Feyenoord fans after seeing the side that he now manages suffer another disappointing defeat in the 2025-26 campaign. The Rotterdam-based outfit have now come unstuck in three consecutive fixtures across all competitions, with a bid for cup glory coming to a close.

Van Persie torn apart for odd 'tactical goalkeeper substitution'

Robin van Persie has been facing flak for his bizarre "tactical goalkeeper substitution" during Heerenveen's shock loss to Quick Boys.

Pepi brace, Tillman goal inspire incredible PSV comeback

Pepi was once again PSV's hero as his brace inspired an incredible PSV comeback in a KNVB Cup win over Excelsior

📽️ | Ajax prodigy Zinedine Chaiat does 2,424 kick-ups

An 11-year-old Ajax youngster wowed fans at the Johan Cruyff arena as he completed 2,424 kick-ups ahead of the club's clash with Telstar.

Pepi inspires PSV's 8-0 rout over Koninklijke in Dutch Cup

The USMNT and PSV striker got his eighth start of the season and played 90 minutes in the rout

KNVB Cup final suspended as banners catch fire

The KNVB Cup final between Feyenoord and NEC Nijmegen was suspended on two occasions due to smoke filling the stadium.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	América-MG		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Athletic Club-MG		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Atlético-GO		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4	Avaí		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5	Botafogo-SP		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most KNVB Beker titles?

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.

How many teams are in the KNVB Beker?

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.

Who has made the most KNVB Beker appearances ever?

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

Who is the all-time top scorer of the KNVB Beker?

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!

Which famous players have played in the KNVB Beker?

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.

Which famous managers have managed 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.