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The Citizen
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Ajax woe as PSV Eindhoven crowned Dutch champions
A 3-1 win at Sparta Rotterdam was enough to hand Peter Bosz and his men the Eredivisie title. PSV's players celebrate with the 2024/25 championship title trophy after winning the Dutch Eredivisie football match against Sparta Rotterdam at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel in Rotterdam on Sunday. Photo: Bas CZERWINSKI / ANP / AFP PSV Eindhoven won their second successive Dutch title on Sunday, surging from a seemingly impossible position in the closing weeks of the season to pip arch-rivals Ajax. A 3-1 win at Sparta Rotterdam was enough to hand Peter Bosz and his men the Eredivisie title, which culminated in one of the most exciting climaxes in living memory. ALSO READ: Guardiola urges Man City to use FA Cup pain to fuel top five bid PSV had all but given up hope of the championship. With only five matches to play, four-time European champions Ajax were nine points clear and seemingly cruising to the title. In what was billed as a championship decider, Ajax beat PSV 2-0 in Eindhoven on March 30 and all seemed set fair for the Dutch giants to claim their 37th Eredivisie crown. But Ajax, hoping to bounce back from one of their worst ever seasons last year, collapsed in spectacular fashion, losing twice and drawing twice to hand PSV the initiative. The penultimate match was especially painful for Ajax. With fate still in their hands, one point ahead of PSV, they conceded an equaliser in the ninth minute of extra time against Groningen. This 2-2 draw allowed PSV, who had won six straight games since that loss to Ajax, to leapfrog their Amsterdam rivals, meaning three points on Sunday was enough for glory. PSV fans had been frustrated by the team's inconsistency for most of the season. An undoubted high point was beating Premier League champions Liverpool in a 3-2 Champions League thriller at the Philips Stadion. But PSV's European journey ended in abject humiliation, as they were dismantled 7-1 at home by a rampant Arsenal. Domestically, they struggled to replicate last year's dominant form, when they lost only once. They were beaten by Ajax in both their league games but also suffered frustrating defeats to PEC Zwolle, Go Ahead Eagles, and Heerenveen. Nevertheless, they showed resilience when it mattered in the final weeks. A winner deep in injury time against Feyenoord, the other member of the Eredivisie 'big three', kept them in the hunt with two games remaining. For the second straight season, they have scored more than 100 goals, with Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang, and Ricardo Pepi all in double figures. But off the field, Lang has been a constant source of controversy, clashing with his own fans and the subject of multiple transfer rumours. – 'Already given up' – PSV's 26th Eredivisie title will be all the sweeter as it came from such an improbable position. 'After the home defeat against Ajax, we had already given up. We were nine points behind,' said De Jong. 'I have never experienced this before… There was a lot of joy because we didn't dare to dream of this anymore. It turns out that hunting is sometimes easier.' For Ajax and their fans, this painful capitulation is a lost opportunity to ease the agony of last season's disastrous campaign. The Amsterdam giants suffered their worst-ever start to a season last year, at one point propping up the Eredivisie table — immortalised by one jubilant PSV fan who tattooed the standings on his body. Being booted out of the Dutch Cup by rank amateurs Hercules was another nadir but a leadership shake-up saw England star Jordan Henderson brought in as captain and Italian Francesco Farioli as the new coach. Farioli had identified Champions League football as the target for this year, which he has achieved. But this season will surely be remembered at Ajax for the 'what if', not the second place and spot in Europe. 'That hurts. A lot,' the Ajax Supporters Association wrote on its website after the points dropped at Groningen. 'Before this season, many Ajax fans would have bitten your hand off for a second place in the Eredivisie… But with Ajax almost smelling the title, a drop to second place still hurts so much.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chelsea Are Set To Rival Liverpool For This Eredivisie Full-Back: What Will He Add To Maresca's Side?
Chelsea Are Set To Rival Liverpool For This Eredivisie Full-Back: What Will He Add To Maresca's Side? In a recent segment on Youtube, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Chelsea are set to rival Liverpool for Ajax full-back Jorrel Hato. Romano said, 'Let me start with Jorrel Hato, this talented defender from Ajax. For sure, he's a player on the list of Chelsea and Liverpool in the Premier League. Advertisement 'So both clubs are monitoring the player, and for sure he's on the list.' Hato's Impressive Rise In Dutch Football This Season Hato has caught the eye at times with his performances on the left side of Ajax's defence this season. The talented teenager has registered three goals and secured six assists in 48 matches for the Dutch outfit during this campaign in various competitions. The 19-year-old has proven his worth on the left flank as he is averaging 1.9 tackles, 0.7 interceptions, 1.9 clearances, 0.6 shots and 0.6 key passes per 90 minutes in the Dutch Eredivisie. He has distributed the ball accurately after completing 90.2% of his attempted passes in the top tier of Dutch football (stats via whoscored). Advertisement Hato is under contract at Ajax until the summer of 2028 which could make it difficult for the Blues to sign him on a cut-price deal this off-season. ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – NOVEMBER 19:Jorrel Hato of Netherlands in action during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Netherlands at Bilino Polje stadium on November 19, 2024 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by) What Will Hato Add To Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca's Team? Hato is a tough-tackling full-back, who can time his challenges well to secure possession back for his team on the defensive end of the field. He usually clears his lines when required and can create the odd chance for his teammates from the left flank. The Dutch defender can even strike the ball well from long range. He is primarily a left-back but can also serve as a central defender if told to do so. Advertisement However, only time will tell whether Hato can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League. Still, Chelsea would be wise to move in for him this summer. Hato would no doubt add more quality to Enzo Maresca's backline in the long run. He is good enough to help the Blues compete across all fronts in the coming years. Therefore, the West London club should focus on getting a deal done for him in this upcoming transfer period.
The Mainichi
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Football: Ueda scores 7th goal of season as Feyenoord beat RKC
BERLIN (Kyodo) -- Japan forward Ayase Ueda scored his seventh goal of the Dutch Eredivisie season for Feyenoord in a 2-0 win at home to RKC Waalwijk on Wednesday. Ueda completed the scoring in the 69th minute at De Kuip, drilling home a low left-footed shot from inside the box after Brazilian attacker Igor Paixao had played him through. Paixao headed in the opener in first-half stoppage time for Feyenoord, who are guaranteed to finish third with a game left, giving them a place in next season's Champions League qualifying round.
Irish Independent
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
The Euro exports: How Irish footballers are faring around the continent this season
From a couple of ever-presents in the Dutch Eredivisie to a teen star in Spain and an ex-League of Ireland man who made a mid-season move to Slovenia, a number of players have found places to call home
Business Wire
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Genius Sports Launches BetVision for Soccer to Transform Live Betting and Fan Engagement in the World's Game
LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genius Sports Limited ('Genius Sports') (NYSE:GENI) has launched BetVision for Soccer, the world's first interactive in-game wagering product for the most popular global sport. Sportsbooks can now offer the ground-breaking BetVision experience across many of the world's leading soccer competitions, including the French Ligue 1, Brasiliero Série A, Dutch Eredivisie, Turkish Süper Lig, UEFA Champions League qualifiers and dozens more. As part of the launch, Genius Sports has partnered with Infront, the rights holder for several top-tier football competitions, for premium video content. Sportsbook operators can access over 120 soccer competitions through the new product, providing a compelling platform to engage sports fans and grow in-game revenues. BetVision harnesses AI to augment the live broadcast with data-driven insights and storytelling features that highlight player names and personalized bet tracking innovations. A unique 'Touch-to-Bet' feature will allow users to touch on an individual player within the live video and instantly access specific player betting markets. All features are incorporated within a single interactive player that delivers a smooth live game experience. BetVision has already established itself as a game-changer for the NFL, having launched in 2023 as the world's first truly immersive sports wagering product. Leading sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Caesars Entertainment were among the first to utilize BetVision's real-time insights, customizable viewing options, and seamless in-play betting to transform engagement with millions of NFL fans. 'BetVision for Soccer defines a new era of interactive sports betting and fan engagement,' said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports. 'This isn't just a product, it's a revolution in how fans watch, interact with, and enjoy the most popular sport in the world. By uniting immersive live streaming, real-time data, and seamless in-game betting into one platform, we're delivering a next-level experience for our customers.' Chris Catling, Head of Infront Bettor, said: 'BetVision aligns perfectly with our wider product strategy, which focuses on fan engagement and making betting streams more immersive. Since launch, we've introduced innovations like real-time streaming and instant highlights – and this takes things a step further. It's great to see our rights portfolio brought to life through such an interactive and bettor-friendly experience.' About Genius Sports Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global sports, betting and media ecosystem. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences across the entire sports industry. We are the trusted partner to over 700 sports organizations, including many of the world's largest leagues, teams, sportsbooks, brands and broadcasters, such as the NFL, English Premier League, NCAA, DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, Coca-Cola, EA Sports, CBS, NBC and ESPN. Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through AI, computer vision and big data to power the future of sports fan experiences. From delivering augmented broadcasts and enhanced highlights, to automated officiating tools, immersive betting solutions and personalised marketing activations, we connect the entire sports value chain from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.
