Los rumores sobre la posible salida de Pep Guardiola del Manchester City este verano reavivan el debate sobre su lugar entre los grandes entrenadores. Tony Pulis afirma que, aunque la influencia táctica del español es única, sigue por detrás de Sir Alex Ferguson por la magnitud de la labor de reconstrucción del escocés.
La Liga Inglesa de Fútbol (EFL) ha emitido un comunicado urgente sobre el expediente disciplinario contra el Southampton. Confirma que una Comisión Disciplinaria Independiente se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo. La final de los play-offs de la Championship sigue prevista para el 23 de mayo en Wembley, pero la EFL advierte de posibles «circunstancias excepcionales».
La Liga Inglesa de Fútbol investiga al Southampton por presunto espionaje al Middlesbrough. Podrían exigir al club y a un miembro de su cuerpo técnico que entreguen registros privados de llamadas y movimientos bancarios. De confirmarse las acusaciones, el Southampton podría ser sancionado incluso con la exclusión de la final de los play-offs del 23 de mayo.
El comité disciplinario independiente que investiga el «spygate» del Southampton estudia restarle seis puntos. Tras la denuncia del Middlesbrough por espionaje en su ciudad deportiva, el club podría ser sancionado por la EFL justo antes de la final de play-off de la Championship en Wembley, que otorga el ascenso a la Premier League.
Luke Ayling, defensa del Middlesbrough, ha informado a la Federación Inglesa de Fútbol de que retira su denuncia por discriminación contra Taylor Harwood-Bellis, capitán del Southampton. El incidente, ocurrido en el partido de play-off del martes, se sumó a la tensión generada por la investigación del «Spygate» sobre vigilancia ilegal en los entrenamientos.
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.