FC Groningen to address Vaessen’s conduct after red card at AZ
Coach Dick Lukkien says the goalkeeper apologised after receiving two late yellow cards during Groningen’s 4-3 Eredivisie defeat in Alkmaar.
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FC Groningen and Heracles dumped out in KNVB Cup upsets
FC Emmen won 2-0 in Groningen while amateur side De Treffers eliminated Heracles Almelo on a dramatic first-round night.
Vaessen explains Suriname confrontation before Groningen return
FC Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen says Suriname considered stopping their match in Guatemala after alleged racist abuse, before a post-match dispute led to pushing between the teams.
Guatemalan media call for Etienne Vaessen suspension after Suriname defeat
The FC Groningen goalkeeper has faced criticism over footage said to show him making an obscene gesture towards supporters following a tense Nations League match.
Suriname alleges racist abuse after Nations League elimination in Guatemala
Go Ahead Eagles forward Richonell Margaret was sent off before a stoppage-time goal ended Suriname’s quarter-final hopes, with disorder breaking out after the final whistle.
Vaessen involved in confrontation after Suriname’s late defeat in Guatemala
The FC Groningen goalkeeper shared an SVB statement alleging racist abuse after a 1-0 loss ended Suriname’s Nations League campaign.
FC Groningen defender Csinger fires Hungary to late Nations League win
Csinger scored his first senior international goal two minutes after Ukraine’s equaliser, securing a 2-1 victory for Hungary in Nations League B.
Ten-player NAC Women fight back as academy sides record mixed results
Felicia de Zeeuw’s stoppage-time free-kick secured a 2-2 draw against Jong PSV Women, while NAC’s Under-21 side suffered a heavy home defeat.
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.
Fortuna Sittard hold off FC Groningen in five-goal Eredivisie contest
Lequincio Zeefuik supplied a goal and an assist as Danny Buijs’ side earned a 3-2 away victory against his former club.
Vaessen’s high-risk distribution gives Groningen an attacking edge
The FC Groningen goalkeeper leads Eredivisie counterparts for passes this season, with his ambitious approach also producing assists.
FC Twente/Heracles academy teams prepare for new youth season
The joint academy begins its competitive programme on Saturday, with the Under-21 side hosting Feyenoord and the Under-13s entering an international tournament in Zutphen.
AZ and Groningen lead VI’s Eredivisie Team of the Week
Peer Koopmeiners, Weslley Patati, Thom van Bergen and Brynjólfur Willumsson were among the standout performers selected after the second round.
Eredivisie newcomers make historically poor start to 2026/27 season
ADO Den Haag, SC Cambuur and Willem II have all lost their opening two matches, combining for the worst goal difference recorded by a promoted group at this stage.
Ajax and Feyenoord surrender two-goal leads as PSV win away
The Eredivisie’s leading clubs have all dropped points early in the season, while AZ and FC Groningen remain perfect after two matches.
PSV edge Excelsior as AZ and NEC claim emphatic Eredivisie wins
The champions earned a narrow victory in the second round, while AZ and NEC each scored four goals away from home.
Bischoff's penalty-area activity goes unrewarded in NEC defeat
The NEC loanee recorded 17 touches inside Telstar’s box but finished without a goal or assist as his side suffered their first loss of the season.
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
The analyst believes Luciano Valente can thrive as captain and sees Gjivai Zechiël’s development following a similar path to former Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kökçü.
Dutch midfielder Roy Snip extends Bayern Munich contract until 2028
The 18-year-old, named after former striker Roy Makaay, has committed his future to Bayern after previously attracting FC Utrecht and FC Groningen.
ADO Den Haag secure long-term contract extension for Kilian Nikiema
The academy-developed goalkeeper has committed his future to ADO after helping the club win the Keuken Kampioen Divisie title last season.
Heerenveen edge Twente as Eredivisie opening round concludes
Ajax, Feyenoord, Groningen and Heerenveen all opened with Sunday victories, while PSV were held at home by Fortuna Sittard.
Artem Stepanov unavailable for FC Utrecht trip to Groningen
Bayer Leverkusen have not yet released the on-loan striker for the next stage of his spell in Utrecht, while illness has also depleted Anthony Correia’s squad.
PSV sign Filip Kostic on two-year deal
The 33-year-old Serbia international returns to the Eredivisie as a free agent, 12 years after leaving FC Groningen.
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.