Ronald Koeman

Alkmaar must beat Olympiakos

ALKMAAR, Netherlands - AZ Alkmaar has to beat injury-hit Olympiakos on Tuesday to retain its slim chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League. Last in Group H with just two points from four matches,...

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AZ advised to go for it against Greeks

Brett Holman believes AZ Alkmaar must attack Olympiacos on Tuesday to have any hope of maintaining their interest in the Champions League. Ronald Koeman's men face a must-win clash against the Greek club at the AZ Stadium....

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FC Twente beats Vitesse Arnhem 1-0 in Dutch league (AP)

Byran Ruiz scored a late goal Saturday for FC Twente to beat Vitesse Arnhem 1-0 and lead by five points in the Dutch league. The Costan Rica winger converted Ronnie Stam's free kick in the 85th minute for his 10th goal of the...

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Polonia put Bakero on the spot

by Piotr Kozmiński from Warsaw José María Bakero won four Spanish titles, the European Champion Clubs' Cup and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup as an FC Barcelona player, but in his first foreign coaching role he has a new task –...

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Elm: No interest in Rovers move

AZ Alkmaar's Sweden international midfielder Rasmus Elm has brushed off rumours that he is being lined up to join Blackburn Rovers in January. Elm signed a four-year contract with AZ in August to join from Kalmar, but the...

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Van Persie happy with own style

Updated: November 12, 2009, 10:47 AM EST Arsenal forward Robin van Persie accepts he is unlikely to ever become a "real killer" in front of goal like Fernando Torres and Didier Drogba. Van Persie - currently preparing for...

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Calcio Debate: Italy v Holland - A Historical Look

As the world champions prepare to host Bert van Marwijk’s Oranje in Pescara, Goal.com dips into the archives and takes a look at the ties that bind two of the world’s finest sides together. Four years ago, Italy looked far from...

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Champions League: Arsenal 4 AZ Alkmaar 1

Nov 5 2009 Ed Casey ARSENAL found it all too easy against AZ as the Gunners emphatically closed in on a last-16 slot. Arsene Wenger's side could be pipped for a place in the knockout stages if they lose their last two group...

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Euro Watch: Olympiacos remain undefeated

The Champions League Group Stage is underway. After matchday four Arsenal are in a healthy position at the top of Group H, which features Olympiacos, Standard Liege and Tuesday night's opponents AZ. Each week on Arsenal.com...

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Koeman: Arsenal will not win Premiership or Champions League

Koeman: Arsenal will not win Premiership or Champions League AZ Alkmaar coach Ronald Koeman says free-flowing Arsenal aren't good enough to win a major trophy this season. After seeing his team thrashed 4-1 at the Emirates last...

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