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2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
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Moneyball guru buys stake in Dutch club
Moneyball guru Billy Beane has strengthening his ties with AZ Alkmaar by buying a minority share in the Dutch club.
Dutch league canceled: Ajax denied title
The 2019-20 season in the Netherlands has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Ajax denied the league title.
Greenwood brace helps United thrash Alkmaar
Two second-half goals from Mason Greenwood helped Manchester United to a 4-0 group-topping win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday.
Man Utd woes roll on with shock Alkmaar draw
Manchester United played to a scoreless draw against Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in Europa League group stage action.
Solskjaer slams Alkmaar pitch as 'one of the worst'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the pitch for Manchester United's Europa League clash with AZ Alkmaar "one of the worst" he has seen.
No injuries as roof collapses at Dutch stadium
Strong winds caused part of a roof to collapse at Dutch top-flight team AZ Alkmaar's ground on Saturday.
Brighton sign Jahanbakhsh to club-record deal
Brighton and Hove Albion have signed winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for a club-record fee on Wednesday.
Jahanbakhsh can inspire Iran to World Cup history
Iran's defence put them in the World Cup. But winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh is the man who can take Team Melli to the second round for the first time.
Van Persie helps Feyenoord to Dutch Cup win
Robin van Persie scored to lead Feyenoord to a 3-0 Dutch Cup win over AZ Alkmaar on Sunday.
Dortmund to sign AZ youth after Raiola visit
Borussia Dortmund have signed defensive midfielder Immanuel Pherai from AZ Alkmaar, a source confirmed to ESPN FC.
Europa: Tottenham exit, Roma advance
Athletic Bilbao crashed out of the Europa League in the round of 32 on Thursday with a 2-0 defeat at APOEL, falling 4-3 on aggregate.
Europa: Zlatan lifts Man United; Spurs lose
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's hat trick gave Manchester United a 3-0 win against St Etienne in a Europa League round of 32 first-leg clash at Old Trafford.
Krul joins AZ Alkmaar on loan
Newcastle United keeper Tim Krul has joined AZ Alkmaar on loan after cutting short his deal with fellow Eredivisie side Ajax.
Henriksen's loan to Hull made permanent
Markus Henriksen has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Hull City after the Premier League club made his loan from AZ Alkmaar a permanent transfer
Europa: Man United to play St Etienne
Manchester United will take on St Etienne in the Europa League's round of 32, while Spurs will face Gent and Villarreal have been drawn against Roma.
Dundalk 0-1 AZ Alkmaar
A first-half goal from Wout Weghorst sent Dundalk to a 1-0 Europa League defeat at home to AZ Alkmaar.
Europa: Fener stun Man Utd; Aduriz 5 goals
Manchester United's troubles away from home in Europe continued in a 2-1 defeat at Fenerbahce in the Europa League as Paul Pogba limped off injured.
Janssen will succeed at Spurs - Huiberts
AZ Alkmaar's director of football believes Vincent Janssen's summer transfer to Tottenham was a good deal for all parties.
Europa: Zlatan lifts United, Inter fall again
Manchester United laboured to a 1-0 Europa League victory over Zorya Luhansk at Old Trafford as Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed home in the second half.
Dundalk stun AZ with last-gasp equaliser
Dundalk salvaged their night with a last-gasp headed equaliser against stellar Dutch opponents AZ Alkmaar on their Europa League debut.
2021-22 Erediv Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajax Amsterdam | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | +30 | 22 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 21 |
| FC Utrecht | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +10 | 20 |
| Willem II | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 18 |
| Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| Vitesse | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | -6 | 16 |
| FC Twente | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| NEC Nijmegen | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 14 |
| Heerenveen | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 13 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | +6 | 12 |
| SC Cambuur | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -6 | 12 |
| Heracles Almelo | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| Go Ahead Eagles | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 10 |
| RKC Waalwijk | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Fortuna Sittard | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -8 | 9 |
| FC Groningen | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 7 |
| Sparta Rotterdam | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 7 |
| PEC Zwolle | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -13 | 4 |
2021-22 Team LeadersDutch Eredivisie
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsDutch Eredivisie
Goal Difference65th
Goals Scored195th
Assists164th
Goals Conceded137th