Teun Koopmeiners moved by AZ tribute before scoring for Juventus
The former AZ midfielder faced younger brother Peer in an emotional Europa League return to Alkmaar, helping Juventus claim a 2-1 victory.
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Opta gives Ajax and Twente near-certain European progression chances
The Conference League pair are rated at 99.58 per cent to advance, while Champions League defeats have left Feyenoord and PSV facing less favourable outlooks.
Kees Smit admits rushed comeback after returning for AZ against Juventus
The AZ midfielder says his eagerness to help Jong Oranje contributed to another spell on the sidelines and caused him to miss major domestic fixtures.
Italian press hails Teun Koopmeiners after winning brotherly battle with Peer
The Juventus midfielder scored against former club AZ as Italian newspapers focused on his first competitive meeting with younger brother Peer.
Baas embraces new midfield role after late tactical switch
The Ajax defender completed 90 minutes as a holding midfielder in Denmark after learning of the positional change only a day before the game.
Dutch wins deliver coefficient boost but Belgium pull further clear
Victories for Ajax, NEC and FC Twente earned the Netherlands a full UEFA coefficient point, although defeats elsewhere limited the impact of the European week.
Teun Koopmeiners scores as Juventus survive late AZ rally
The former AZ midfielder struck against his old club before Mexx Meerdink inspired a dramatic finish in Alkmaar.
Spalletti relieved as Juventus survive late AZ pressure
The Juventus coach praised AZ’s quality and goalkeeper Jari De Busser after his side held on for a Europa League victory in Alkmaar.
Netherlands lose ground to Belgium in UEFA coefficient race
Dutch clubs collected fewer coefficient points than their Belgian counterparts this week, increasing the gap between the countries to almost eight points.
Kees Smit admits Jong Oranje decision contributed to month-long absence
The AZ midfielder returned against Juventus and says playing for the Netherlands Under-21s while below full fitness was a mistake.
Peer Koopmeiners delays brotherly congratulations after AZ lose to Juventus
The AZ captain was frustrated after Teun Koopmeiners scored in Juventus’ 2-1 Europa League victory in Alkmaar.
Peer Koopmeiners rues AZ mistakes after special Juventus meeting
The AZ midfielder was frustrated by his side’s Europa League defeat after facing older brother Teun Koopmeiners on a memorable family occasion.
Dutch clubs create breathing room in UEFA coefficient race
Six points from the latest European round have strengthened the Netherlands’ position and increased the gap to 11th place.
AZ lead Dutch clubs in estimated UEFA earnings
Voetbal International calculates that AZ’s Europa League income is approaching €13 million, while NEC have passed €11 million and Conference League participants Ajax and FC Twente are above €6 million.
Teun Koopmeiners scores as Juventus condemn AZ to Europa League defeat
The former AZ midfielder struck against his old club as Juventus beat an Alkmaar side captained by his younger brother Peer Koopmeiners.
Late AZ rally falls short as Juventus hold on in Alkmaar
Mexx Meerdink gave AZ hope before a stoppage-time equaliser was disallowed in a 2-1 Europa League defeat.
Linssen double drives NEC past Omonia after second-half turnaround
NEC recovered from a difficult opening period to win 3-1 in Nijmegen and claim their second consecutive Europa League victory.
Italian attention turns to Peer Koopmeiners before AZ face Juventus
The prospect of the Koopmeiners brothers meeting adds intrigue to AZ’s Europa League assignment, while Juventus arrive in Alkmaar with a lengthy injury list.
KNVB adjusts PSV, Twente and NEC Eredivisie kick-off times
Three league fixtures have been rescheduled to provide Dutch clubs involved in European competition with additional recovery time.
Ajax, Twente, AZ and NEC await European league-phase draws
Four Dutch clubs will learn their Europa League and Conference League schedules, with Ajax and AZ among the top seeds.
FC Utrecht sign AZ striker Sem van Duijn on loan with purchase option
The forward makes another temporary move after spending the first half of 2026 with Telstar and will reunite with coach Anthony Correia.
Dutch UEFA coefficient position squeezed as Turkey closes gap
Ajax and FC Twente secured Conference League places, but Turkey made the biggest coefficient gain after Fenerbahçe reached the Champions League.
FC Twente’s Qarabag play-off ties to be shown on ESPN 1
Both legs of Twente’s Conference League play-off will be available on ESPN’s open channel, with the home fixture kicking off at 20:00.
UEFA appoints Letexier for NEC’s Champions League play-off opener
The French referee will oversee NEC’s home game against Bodø/Glimt, while Ajax and FC Twente have also learned their officials for Conference League qualifiers.
NEC defeat reportedly puts Olympiakos coach Mendilibar under pressure
The Greek club’s Champions League qualifying exit has fuelled reports that José Luis Mendilibar could be dismissed, with two Spanish coaches named as possible successors.
Drommel set for Twente return as Van den Brom rests five against DAC
FC Twente will rotate from a position of strength in their European return, with Wout Weghorst and Lars Unnerstall among those staying home.
Peter Bosz sends Essiën Bassey back to Jong PSV amid transfer interest
The 19-year-old defender completed pre-season with PSV’s senior squad but is now expected to play in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie.
European qualifiers: NEC face Olympiakos test as Ajax and Twente defend leads
NEC are chasing a Champions League play-off place, while Ajax and FC Twente take advantages into their Conference League qualifying returns.