The Latest Breaking News from KNVB

Xavi hopes time at the ‘university of football’ will end with Dutch success

Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Xavi named as new Netherlands head coach until 2030 World Cup

Xavi guided Barcelona to the La Liga title in 2023 after beginning his managerial career with Qatari club Al Sadd

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Scotland managerial update as agent makes 'several interested parties' claim

Martinez's agent has confirmed the ex-Portugal manager is in talks with 'several interested parties'

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

World Cup manager quits after penalty shoot out defeat

The Dutch manager ended his second spell in charge of the national team following the defeat in the Round of 32 of the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Jun 30

Dutch football league passport dispute could force replay of 133 matches

An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario.

Euronews · May 1

Vitesse Arnhem celebrate after reprieve reinstates them into Dutch league

Vitesse Arnhem have been dealt a dramatic reprieve after an appeals court ruled against the Royal Dutch Football Association’s decision to revoke their licence

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

Arne Slot’s journey from child prodigy coach to Premier League champion

From sitting in the dugout with his dad to obsessing over Guardiola, Liverpool’s hero appeared destined for success

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Hera we go: the Dutch club hoping to change women’s football landscape

This week’s newsletter looks at a historic vote next Monday whether to grant an independent women’s club a licence to compete in the female Eredivisie for the first time ever

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Johan Neeskens, the great Dutch midfielder who played in two World Cup finals, dies aged 73

Neeskens spent most of his career playing for Ajax and Barcelona

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Netherlands and Ajax great Johan Neeskens dies aged 73

Neesken was part of the great Dutch side which reached the final of the World Cups in 1974 and 1978.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024