Scheidsrechters en media
Scheidsrechters verschijnen nauwelijks meer voor de camera
Referees are rarely seen explaining decisions on camera, according to a recent interview with KNVB referee chief Raymond van Meenen.
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Malen Feels at Home with AS Roma →Fortuna Sittard re-sign Daley Sinkgraven →FCInside Morning: what you missed overnight →FCInside Update: transfers and football news →Brighton & Hove Albion's Data-Driven Recruitment Strategy Pays Off →Luca Williams-Barnett in Demand from Top Clubs →Injury WAVE HITS Premier League clubs →Kees Smit and AZ near contract extension agreement →
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Rules & Governance
Valentijn Driessen Warns KNVB Over Ayoub Oufkir's Potential Country Switch
Journalist Valentijn Driessen has expressed concerns that 20-year-old player Ayoub Oufkir may choose to play for Morocco instead of the Netherlands, potentially causing a country switch.
Competition
Hilgers set to make Eredivisie return after 500 days
Mees Hilgers is reportedly set to make his return to the Eredivisie after a 500-day absence, according to VoetbalPrimeur.
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Meerdink's Return to AZ a Crucial Test
AZ analyst Bram van Polen is looking forward to the return of striker Mexx Meerdink to the club, following his impressive international debut and two goals for the Netherlands. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Van Polen is eager to see if Meerdink can maintain his form at AZ.
AZ Football Club
AZ Posts Strong Financial Results for 2025/26 Season
AZ has released its financial report for the 2025/26 season, revealing a net profit of 12.2 million euros. The report, published on the club's website, shows a significant improvement compared to the previous year.
Donyell Malen
Malen Feels at Home with AS Roma
Donyell Malen has spoken about his time at AS Roma, stating that he feels at home with the Italian club.
Transfer News
Fortuna Sittard re-sign Daley Sinkgraven
Fortuna Sittard has re-signed Daley Sinkgraven (31) on a contract until the end of the season, according to Voetbal International.
Eredivisie football players
Pelupessy and James Celebrate ASEAN Cup Win
Indonesian national team players Joey Pelupessy and Dean James have won the ASEAN Cup, with James scoring the winning goal and Pelupessy saving a penalty in the penalty shootout. The news comes from VoetbalPrimeur, which has confirmed the report.
Rules & Governance
CAF Backs Infantino for FIFA Presidency
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed its support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. This statement comes from CAF president Patrice Motsepe, who stated that the continent will defend Infantino's re-election unanimously.
Competition
FCInside Morning: what you missed overnight
Start the day with the leading transfers, Dutch developments and international headlines from overnight.
Arno Verschueren
Verschueren Aims for Regular Spot at Beveren
Arno Verschueren, a 29-year-old midfielder, has expressed his desire to secure a regular spot at SK Beveren after the international break. This statement comes from a recent interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur.
Interviews & Profiles
Flamengo Seeks to Extend Unbeaten Run at Vila Belmiro
Flamengo is set to face Santos at the Vila Belmiro stadium on Thursday, according to Globo Esporte Futebol, with the team looking to extend its sequence of four consecutive victories at the venue between 2020 and 2023.
Transfer News
Luca Williams-Barnett in Demand from Top Clubs
Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Luca Williams-Barnett has Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund on his trail, according to The Sun. ESPN confirms this information.
Competition
Injury WAVE HITS Premier League clubs
A spate of injuries has left Premier League clubs reeling after the recent Nations League fixtures, with key players set to miss crucial matches. The Guardian Football reports that Brian Brobbey, Kylian Mbappé and Kai Havertz all picked up injuries during the recent Nations League fixtures.
Liverpool vs. Man City
Liverpool's Isak and Gakpo in Doubt for Manchester City Clash
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has cast doubt on the chances of Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo being fit to face Manchester City this weekend, according to ESPN Soccer. The report confirms that the pair both returned home early from international duty with Sweden and the Netherlands due to thigh and ankle problems, respectively.
Mikel Arteta Contract
Mikel Arteta Signs New Contract with Arsenal Until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with the club, valid until June 2030. The deal includes a significant salary increase for Arteta and his entire coaching staff.
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