Vaessen explains irritation with Weghorst after Groningen draw
The Groningen goalkeeper confronted the Netherlands striker over his prolonged goal celebration and later criticised his conduct.
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The FC Groningen goalkeeper leads Eredivisie counterparts for passes this season, with his ambitious approach also producing assists.
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AZ and Groningen lead VI’s Eredivisie Team of the Week
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Ajax and Feyenoord surrender two-goal leads as PSV win away
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PSV edge Excelsior as AZ and NEC claim emphatic Eredivisie wins
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Bischoff's penalty-area activity goes unrewarded in NEC defeat
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Bjorn Meijer joins Sampdoria on four-year deal
The Dutch left-back has left Club Brugge for Serie B after a proposed move to Feyenoord collapsed last year.
Hans Kraay backs Valente and Zechiël to drive Feyenoord midfield
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ADO Den Haag secure long-term contract extension for Kilian Nikiema
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Heerenveen edge Twente as Eredivisie opening round concludes
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Artem Stepanov unavailable for FC Utrecht trip to Groningen
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PSV sign Filip Kostic on two-year deal
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Regional broadcasters scale back live radio coverage of Dutch football
RTV Rijnmond, RTV Noord and L1 are moving resources away from regular live match commentary and towards digital coverage.