Validsign’s John Lagemen pulls out of Ado Den Haag acquisition
March 21 – Dutch club Ado Den Haag have confirmed that the proposed acquisition by businessman John Lageman has been called off.
Tag: Eredivisie
Van Persie returns to bring ‘attacking and polished’ football to Feyenoord
February 25 – Robin van Persie has been named the new manager of Dutch giants Feyenoord, signing a contract that extends until 2027 with the club where his playing career began.
Striking police force postponement of Feyenoord vs Ajax derby
August 28 – The Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax on Sunday has been postponed after municipal authorities prohibited the encounter due to a planned strike by the Dutch police.
Vitesse launch crowdfunding campaign in bid save club from folding
May 3 – Dutch Eredivisie outfit Vitesse has started a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to retain the club’s professional status.
Ajax hit with fine and partial stadium closure over Feyenoord abandonment
November 2 – Ajax, currently at the bottom of the Eredivisie, have been sanctioned with a €25,000 and a stadium ban for the club’s hardcore fans for their next home match, following the abandonment of their league match with Feyenoord in September.
Ajax recall John Van’t Schip in bid to rescue season
October 31 – Ajax have a new coach with John Van’t Schip returning to the Amsterdam club to try and rescue the season.
Freefalling Ajax part company with Maurice Steijn
October 24 – Dutch record champions Ajax Amsterdam have parted ways with manager Maurice Steijn following a woeful start to the new season. Steijn acknowledged the decision was in everyone’s best interests.
ESPN beats off telecoms rivals to renew Eredivisie domestic rights until 2030
October 10 – ESPN has agreed an extension to its broadcast rights for the Netherlands’ Eredivisie, Eerste Divisie and KNVB Beker until 2030.
Ajax and Feyenoord to finish match tomorrow, but fury over forced shift of Volendam tie
September 26 – Ajax and Feyenoord will play out the remaining 35 minutes of their Eredivisie encounter on Wednesday behind closed doors. Their match had to be abandoned following crowd disturbances at the weekend.
Back to front. BetCity upgrades its shirt deal with Vitesse, the bookie’s 3rd Eredvisie club
May 22 – Dutch online betting brand BetCity.nl, has moved its shirt sponsorship from the back of Eredivisie club SBV Vitesse Arnhem’s shirt, to the front.
Protesting Groningen fans invade pitch forcing abandonment of Ajax league match
May 15 – On the weekend that Feyenoord clinched the Eredivisie league title, the Groningen vs Ajax tie had to be suspended after nine minutes fater fans let off of flares and fireworks.
Rotterdam politicians to vote on giving students time off to celebrate Feyenoord’s Eredvisie win
May 10 – Students of primary and secondary schools in Rotterdam should be given time off to attend the Feyenoord league title parade, Dutch political parties GroenLinks and D66 have argued.
Castore expand into Netherlands with Feyenoord deal
January 29 – UK sportswear brand Castore has entered the Dutch market with a six-year kit deal with Feyenoord, also becoming the club’s retail partner.
NFT-driven Sorare extends Eredivisie deal for three years
January 4 – The Netherlands’ Eredivisie has extended its partnership with fantasy game operator Sorare until 2025.
Top transfer targets in winter window outside Big-5. Eredivisie braced for raid on players
November 11 – The CIES Football Observatory has completed an analysis of 100 players outside the big-5 who have not yet turned 25 with the highest estimated transfer value.