Eerste Divisie news

A bizarre situation in the Netherlands: the club needs to lose in order to win promotion

In the Netherlands, FC Den Bosch faces an absurd scenario: paradoxically, a defeat could actually open the door to promotion to the first division.

Bizarre: fans were tricked out of their seats during a KKD match

ADO have been crowned champions, yet the club will not receive the trophy just yet, for a remarkable reason

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The Dutch star has made it clear that the Moroccan Football Association has not yet approached him about representing the North African nation, yet he has left the door wide open f

Oufkir was in inspired form for the Windmills, delivering a performance that underlined his growing influence in the side. The midfielder, known for his composure and range of passing, controlled the tempo from the base of the midfield and provided the spark that ignited several dangerous attacks. His reading of the game disrupted opposition builds, while his quick distribution launched counter-attacks that kept the back line on high alert. Although the final scoreline did not reflect the dominance he helped create, his ability to dictate play and maintain possession earned him praise from coaches and supporters alike. As the Windmills look to build on this display, Oufkir’s continued development could prove crucial to their season-long ambitions.

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Bad news for Ajax: star signing sidelined for months

Damián van der Vaart furious with Ajax teammate Verkuijl; teammates have to calm him down

Pepi demoted?! USMNT striker starts for PSV second team

USMNT star Ricardo Pepi started for the PSV second team Monday, leaving many to question if he has been demoted despite his starring role a week ago.

WATCH: What's he doing?! Ajax youngster's penalty fail

Jong Ajax defender Kik Pierie conceded one of the most bizarre penalties ever as he picked up the ball in his own box

'It's like asking turkeys how they feel about Christmas'

The KNVB's decision to end the season without promotion or relegation has provoked angry reaction from those on the cusp of the top flight

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'The biggest disgrace in the history of Dutch sports!'

The Eerste Divisie side looked like a safe bet to reach the Eredivisie next season but were denied by a KNVB ruling on Friday

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Ajax denied title as Eredivisie ends season

Last year's champions have been denied, while ADO Den Haag and RKC Waalwijk will remain in the Dutch top flight despite looking set to go down

Dutch matches to halt in first minute in blanket anti-racism message

Prompted to act after the abuse witnessed in a second-tier clash, the KNVB hope to end such ugly scenes in the nation's football

Chelsea youngster Ugbo on mentor Abraham & his Dutch adventure

The 21-year-old is shining in a loan spell with Roda JC and has been impressed with the impact made by the likes of Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori

Ex-Arsenal prodigy McGuane opens up on Barca fall from grace

The youngster broke into the senior team in March 2018, but has now completed a loan move to the Dutch second division

From the streets to pro baller in Netherlands via Chelsea

The skilful teenager has taken an unusual path to get out of the football cages of London and into a professional club

Americans Abroad: Pulisic and players who could be on the move

The transfer season is nearly upon us and multiple Americans could have new homes for the 2018-19 season

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AA: Pulisic gets new opportunity

Injuries and dips in form have given the teen a chance to reclaim his spot in the XI while the 21-year-old forward earned a national team call up

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Pasquali waiting for Ajax clearance

The talented teenager was the talk of the A-League early in the season but hasn't played a competitive game since October

Zelalem heads to Holland on loan

The U.S youth international joins the leader of the Dutch second division for the rest of the season.

Zelalem sees opportunity at VVV

The highly-rated youngster will spend the rest of the season on loan in the Netherlands after finding game time difficult to come by at Arsenal

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the UEFA Champions League final, you cannot buy tickets for the Champions League directly through UEFA itself.

Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there.

Capacity is always limited for these Champions League knockout matches, and demand often exceeds available allocation.

In addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels.

The Puskás Aréna in Budapest is staging this year’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 30 at 8 pm (GMT).

It was opened in 2019 and has a 67,215-seat capacity for international matches. It is the largest stadium in Hungary, built on the site of the former Ferenc Puskás Stadium.

As well as being the home of the Hungarian national team, the Budapest venue hosted a number of games during Euro 2020 and the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final.

This is the first time a UEFA Champions League Final will be played at the Puskás Aréna.