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Valente takes lessons from Feyenoord’s heavy Barcelona defeat
The Feyenoord captain believes he showed he can compete at Champions League level despite a 5-1 loss at Camp Nou.
The daily dispatch · Editie vandaag
Every Eredivisie and Oranje story worth reading, translated by breakfast.
We read the Dutch press each morning, verify the facts, and write them up in English, with links to the source.
Overmars’ Antwerp exit follows renewed health concerns
The Dutch director had been discussing a contract extension before suffering another setback, according to Belgian reporting.
PSV look to avoid another costly Champions League home setback
The Eindhoven side enter their meeting with Shakhtar Donetsk in encouraging form after beating Ajax, but last season’s European exit provides a warning.
Spanish media condemn Feyenoord fan behaviour in Barcelona
Mundo Deportivo criticised chants and beer-throwing from the away section, while separate footage appeared to show a racist gesture towards a Barcelona supporter.
Flick praises Feyenoord’s courage despite heavy Barcelona defeat
The Barcelona coach admired Feyenoord’s composed approach after the Catalans began their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 victory.
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NAC technical director Peter Maas discusses coaching change and Rick Kruys
The Breda club’s latest podcast focuses on the process behind its change of head coach and the qualities of Rick Kruys.
NAC Breda appoint Nico Romeijn to supervisory board
Romeijn will oversee technical affairs and advise the club’s management, completing NAC’s supervisory board.
PSV defender Sildillia set for surgery after injury setback
The PSV player is expected to remain sidelined until the closing months of the calendar year as he begins his recovery.
Marc Overmars leaves Antwerp role immediately on health grounds
The former Ajax director says accumulated stress and ongoing heart problems have forced him to step away from professional football.
Feyenoord head to Barcelona after restoring calm with NEC victory
The Rotterdam side face a major step up in difficulty against a Barcelona team yet to drop a point this season.
Barcelona tipped to field strongest side against Feyenoord
Spanish media expect Hansi Flick to select a formidable line-up for the Champions League meeting at Camp Nou, with Rodri set for a notable start.
PSV captain Mauro Júnior suspended for Champions League opener
The Brazilian will miss PSV’s meeting with Shakhtar, while four injured team-mates are also unavailable for the Eindhoven fixture.
Feyenoord look to the stars ahead of Champions League return
A campaign video featuring actor Nasrdin Dchar sets the tone before Feyenoord begin their latest European programme away to Barcelona.
NAC Breda appoint Rick Kruys as head coach on two-year deal
The former FC Volendam manager will take charge of his first training session on Wednesday before facing Jong FC Utrecht.
PSV and Feyenoord lead Dutch contingent into Champions League campaign
The Eredivisie pair begin their European campaigns later this week, while a large group of Dutch players will represent clubs across the continent.
FC Twente warn supporters of travel disruption for Telstar home game
Public transport strikes are expected to cause a busy evening around De Grolsch Veste, with fans urged to allow extra time or cycle where possible.
Dutch prospect Safouane Benzahra reportedly agrees new Monaco deal
The 18-year-old former NAC Breda academy player is said to have reached a verbal agreement until 2029 after making his Ligue 1 debut against Paris Saint-Germain.
RKC Waalwijk sign former NEC winger Virgil Misidjan
The experienced wide player has joined on a free transfer, signing an initial deal through the end of the season.
Jan Boskamp questions Nacho Ferri’s fit at Feyenoord
The former Feyenoord player believes the €9 million striker is not currently being supplied in the way that brought him success at Westerlo.
Go Ahead chief calls for automatic 3-0 loss after abandoned matches
Jan Willem van Dop wants tougher sporting sanctions when supporter misconduct forces a game to be abandoned, following the disruption of Go Ahead Eagles’ visit to FC Utrecht.
Opta model gives PSV play-off hope but predicts early Feyenoord exit
The Dutch clubs are rated as major outsiders for the Champions League trophy, while Arsenal lead Opta’s pre-season projections.
Kenneth Perez dismisses Fortuna Sittard despite strong Eredivisie start
The analyst credited coach Danny Buijs with giving the Limburg club a profile as Fortuna sit fourth after collecting 10 points from five games.
Telstar-Cambuur penalty incident becomes viral social media clip
Cambuur captain Jamal Amofa’s perfectly timed reaction to Joey Kooij’s VAR-assisted decision has attracted more than 1.5 million views.
Excelsior close in on best-ever Eredivisie start
Ruben den Uil’s side have collected nine points from four matches after carrying last season’s strong finish into the new campaign.
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Driessen challenges Feyenoord’s account of transfer constraints
The Dutch journalist says Dévy Rigaux’s criticism of the financial legacy left by Dennis te Kloese does not match Feyenoord’s recent transfer decisions.