Dutch Football News

PSV sack striker Reis over substance abuse

PSV Eindhoven have sacked promising Brazilian striker Jonathan Reis for using banned substances and refusing to accept treatment, his Dutch first division club announced on Sunday.

Nigerian footballer arrested in Amsterdam

Victor Agali, a Nigerian-born footballer for Greek club Levadiakos, has been arrested at Schiphol airport near Amsterdam for carrying two fake passports, Dutch military police said on Monday.

Ajax wrack up cricket score in Dutch Cup

Dutch giants Ajax whipped amateur outfit WHC Wezep 14-1 in a mismatched Dutch Cup round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Dutch Cup results

Dutch Cup results on Wednesday:

Dutch and Belgian Sunday action called off

Matches in the Dutch and Belgian leagues were called off Sunday owing to the bad weather sweeping much of Europe.

Advocaat joins Alkmaar on short-term basis

Belgium coach Dick Advocaat has been given the green light by the Belgian football federation to take the reins at Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar "for some months".

Advocaat being lined up as Koeman's successor

Veteran Dutch coach Dick Advocaat is reported to be poring over a contract offer from AZ Alkmaar that would see him replace Ronald Koeman as coach of the Dutch champions.

Koeman sacked as AZ Alkmaar coach

Ronald Koeman was on Saturday sacked as manager of Dutch champions AZ Alkmaar just six months after his appointment as successor to Louis van Gaal.

Injury blow for Van Persie

Robin van Persie could be sidelined for weeks after injuring his ankle during the Netherlands' 0-0 draw with Italy this weekend, the Dutch press reported on Sunday citing sources close to the player.

McClaren extends contract at FC Twente

Former England coach Steven McClaren has extended his contract with Dutch league leaders FC Twente for another season, the club announced on Tuesday.

Heerenveen part company with Sollied

Norwegian coach Trond Sollied has been sacked by Heerenveen, the Dutch first division club announced on Monday.

Dutch league results

Dutch league results on Sunday:

Van der Vaart can leave Real for nothing - FIFPro

Dutch midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart should be allowed to leave Real Madrid for nothing having fallen out of favour there, a lawyer for the players' union FIFPro said Wednesday, quoted by Dutch news agency ANP.

Dutch defender Braafheid signs for Bayern

Dutch left-back Edson Braafheid signed for German giants Bayern Munich on Thursday to become their fifth close-season signing this summer after putting pen to paper on a four-year deal.

No Chelsea move for Seedorf despite Ancelotti's plea

AC Milan's veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf pledged his future to the Serie A side on Wednesday and said he would not be joining-up with former club coach Carlo Ancelotti as FA Cup winners Chelsea.

Twente's Braafheid set for Bayern

FC Twente's Dutch left-back Edson Braafheid will sign a four-year contract at German giants Bayern Munich this week, the Dutch club announced on their website on Tuesday.