The era-defining brilliance of Romário, who redefined the striker role, may have peaked in Barcelona, but it was very much made at PSV
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Becoming the first brothers to win the Euros together was only a small part of the career achievements of Erwin and Ronald Koeman
Exemplifying sibling rivalry, Siem and Luuk de Jong would spend much of their careers fighting against one another
While a generation of fans may only see him as a manager, it’s important to remember that Ronald Koeman was, long before this, a footballer like no other
Smart and clinical, Luc Nilis, after spending much of his career as the bridesmaid, remains one of Europe’s most underrated players of all
Once lauded as one of Europe’s best stoppers, it has been a career of comedic lows and spellbinding highs for Huerelho Gomes in the Premier League
Coming to Europe as a raw but otherwordly teenager, Ronaldo would make the Eredivisie home for two years, setting Europe alight with his talent
In a game governed by how deep your pockets are, a selecton of clubs around Europe are enjoying a resurgence thanks to a smart development policy
The Dutch have a long-standing love affair with football. Glancing through the annals of footballing history, it is impossible to avoid moments of Dutch majesty. Dennis Bergkamp’s impudent turn and finish for…
The modern football fan can be ruthless, stark and unforgiving. He or she lives in a world of instant gratification, where facts on any subject can be obtained with the merest flick of…
This feature is part of Duology One was an unfathomably gifted prodigee, a PSV Eindhoven graduate turned timeless Barcelona hero; a Brazilian wonder and undisputed icon to a generation of admirers of…
Now a 33-year-old winding down his career with Al Ahli, in 2010 Nigel de Jong was responsible for a moment that is as memorable as any associated with the World Cup final.…
In an era where the influence of the Eredivisie is waning and being widely written off, one young Mexican is continuing a tradition of Latin American inspiration in the Netherlands. Hirving Lozano, affectionately…
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It is the sign of a true footballing great when they are revered long after they have departed this world. Their legacy transcends barriers, overcomes criticism, and ultimately manifests itself in every…
Trusted at PSV and Manchester United in the biggest games by the most experienced managers, Park Ji-sung is one of South Korea’s greatest footballers
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS are wondrous athletes. The sheer talent that many possess often ensures fans and media run out of superlatives to describe what they have just witnessed. However, there are fine lines…
The goal was scrappy. Patrick Kluivert, on as a late substitute, slipped and stumbled through the penalty area before somehow stabbing the ball home. With five minutes remaining, Ajax were ahead in the…