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Sunderland AFC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD1

Le Fee penalty seals Sunderland's first European victory in 53 years against AZ

Sunderland marked their highly anticipated return to European football with a historic 1-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar at a roaring Stadium of Light. Enzo Le Fee was the hero for the Black Cats, converting a second-half penalty to end a 53-year wait for a win in European competition.

AZ Alkmaar v NEC Nijmegen - Dutch KNVB Beker

'We had a conversation' - Real Madrid target reveals why he REJECTED transfer

AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has opened up on his decision to reject a summer transfer, with the highly rated youngster reportedly attracting strong interest from Real Madrid. Despite speculation over a blockbuster move to bolster Los Blancos midfield, Smit ultimately opted to remain in the Eredivisie following crucial behind-the-scenes talks with his current club.

Why haven’t Premier League clubs taken ‘£25-30m’ Parrott punt?

Troy Parrott has been a prolific presence for Eredivisie side AZ and the Republic of Ireland national team, so why has a Premier League team not taken a “£25-30 million” punt on the Tottenham academy graduate? Ray Houghton has asked that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL, as Parrott is backed to net “12-14 goals” in the English top-flight.

Ibrahimovic joins AZ Alkmaar from Milan

The Ibrahimovic legacy is set to continue in the Netherlands after Maximilian Ibrahimovic finalised a permanent move away from AC Milan to join AZ. The young winger is returning to familiar territory in the Eredivisie following the conclusion of a developmental loan spell with Ajax's reserve side.

30 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The 2025-26 European football season is in the books, capped by Paris Saint-Germain beating Arsenal in the Champions League final to defend their continental crown. Soon the past nine months or so will become distant memories, such is the speed at which the footballing world moves on, especially when major tournaments on the horizon.

Arno Vermeulen fears Kees Smit could leave AZ for a fee of a few hundred thousand euros

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
3	Wadi Degla FC	30	26	1	3	139	18	121	79	W L W W W
4	ZED FC	30	18	3	9	107	51	56	57	L W W W L
5	Palm Hills	30	16	4	10	73	49	24	52	L D W L W
6	National Bank Egypt	30	15	5	10	49	50	-1	50	W L L W W
7	Arab Contractors FC	30	15	2	13	71	59	12	47	W D W W W

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