Nicolas Anelka, Roman Zozulya and clashes of football and politics in Europe
Anelka’s arrival as a consultant at the Dutch club Roda has sparked controversy at a time when players in Spain and Germany have left clubs because of perceived political beliefs
August 2009
AZ lose to Heracles but Steve McClaren's Twente start with a win
Defending champions AZ Alkmaar lost at Heracles while FC Twente recorded a 2–0 win in the first round of the Eredivisie
May 2009
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My Eredivisie team of the year: a shop window for the rest of Europe
Leander Schaerlaeckens: The best players in Holland this season provide a snapshot of yet another generation of talent likely to be lost to ambition and the foul economics of football
April 2009
Sportblog
Dutch wide boys back in vogue while AZ edge nearer to the title
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Didulica has memory to cherish as AZ Alkmaar stay on course for title
February 2009
Sportblog
Merger mania as Roda JC and Fortuna Sittard prepare to join forces
Leander Schaerlaeckens: Cash-strapped regional neighbours are considering pooling resources to form Limburg FC, but fans aren't happy
January 2009
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Generation gap foils Verbeek as Feyenoord's imperfect storm rages on
Mourinho fumes at Inter defeat but Juventus let them off the hook
November 2008
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Unashamed Ajax develop a taste for winning ugly
Leander Schaerlaeckens: Ajax's run of poor performances and good results continued as they joined AZ Alkmaar and NAC Breda at the Eredivisie summit
October 2008
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Eredivisie up for grabs as new big three take over at the top
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Dutch order unravels as minnows NAC take top spot in Eredivisie
September 2008
Sportblog
McClaren's struggles continue as PSV begin their dominance early
Leander Schaerlaeckens
It took PSV one game to do what Steve McClaren's FC Twente have failed to do in three - win, and win well, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens
