(1:06)Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller debate whether any USMNT players could join Wrexham
Ledezma, 24, has been at the Dutch Eredivisie club since 2020
but his current contract is set to expire this summer
A source told ESPN that PSV have offered Ledezma a contract extension
but the versatile defender/midfielder is considering his next move before committing his future to the club
other clubs in Mexico as well as teams in Italy and one in England's second-tier Championship has expressed interest in Ledezma
ESPN reported in January that Ledezma received interest from from Liga MX side Club América
but the reigning Dutch champions turned down the approach
Speaking after PSV's 1-0 win over Fortuna Sittard on Saturday
head coach Peter Bosz confirmed the club was eager to keep Ledezma
"I can imagine that his future is on his mind," he told ESPN
"That is logical when your contract expires
Richard Ledezma is considering his future at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesLedezma's future on the international stage is also unclear
Mexico national team head coach Javier Aguirre confirmed in February that he contacted dual-national Ledezma ahead of the March international window to discuss his future with El Tri
Ledezma, born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Mexican parents, has exclusively featured for the USMNT, making his under-20 debut in March 2018 against France before going on to play for the U.S
He has made one appearance for the senior U.S. men's national team, in a friendly against Panama in November 2020
As the league season in the Netherlands comes to a close, PSV trail leaders Ajax by seven points with a game in hand. if PSV lose to Fortuna Sittard on Saturday
Ajax can seal the title against NEC on May 11
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Everything you need to know about Ricardo Pepi's salary details playing for PSV
USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi is currently starring for Dutch giants PSV in the Eredivisie
Having previously played for Augsburg and on loan for Groningen
Pepi made a permanent move to the Netherlands in 2023 with PSV
Pepi has become a regular in the first team
scoring important and clutch goals for the Dutch side
The talented forward recently signed a new contract with PSV
Pepi currently ranks as one of the top earners at the club ,but how much exactly does the American striker earn
GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out
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PSV right back Richy Ledezma is set to join Chivas ahead of the new season
according to reports out of the Netherlands
Although PSV coach Peter Bosz recently expressed the hope that Ledezma would extend his expiring contract
the 24-year-old appears set to move to Liga MX on a free transfer
Ledezma has enjoyed his best season with PSV in 2024-25
making 37 total appearances including 29 starts
After spending most of his career as an attacking midfielder
Ledezma has been reborn this season as a right back
The Arizona native had only made 24 appearances with PSV over the prior four seasons
as injuries and a loan spell with NYCFC limited his time with the Dutch power
Ledezma's comeback season has also reignited talk over his international future
Ledezma was born in Arizona and has only represented the United States at the international level
but is eligible for Mexico through his parents
In February, Ledezma said he was in the process of obtaining a Mexican passport
which would make him eligible to represent El Tri
Ledezma will join a Chivas side that just experienced a hugely disappointing Clausura campaign
The club missed the playoffs after an 11th-place finish
which resulted in head coach Gerardo Espinoza being fired
Anyone travelling by bus in Brabant should not be surprised if a Filipino or someone from Romania
Due to the continuing shortage of bus drivers in public transport
drivers from abroad are increasingly being called upon
I could place all hundreds of them,” says Roel van Kempen of the Eindhoven employment agency All road
there are six drivers from the Philippines
They want to come and live in the Netherlands to drive a bus here
The travel and the stay in the hotel are paid for by the Eindhoven agency All Road
Edgar Galit (54) comes from the Philippines
where he has been driving the bus for years
he is going to drive around in the Netherlands for the first time
Instructor Wil rides along in the training bus to see if the Filipino is suitable for coming and working here
Everything you need to know about Malik Tillman's salary details playing for PSV
USMNT attacking midfielder Malik Tillman permanently moved to PSV in the Eredivisie in 2024
having previously spent the 2023-24 season on loan from Bundesliga side Bayern Munich
Tillman has been impressive for PSV so far
scoring and creating goals consistently despite playing as a midfielder
He signed a four-year contract with the Dutch side
the former Bayern man's compensation perhaps doesn't quite match his status at the club
GOAL delved into the numbers with Capology and found out!
An Ivan Perisic hat trick helped PSV defeat Fortuna Sittard 4-1 at home on Saturday. The win for Peter Bosz's side means that the gap to league leaders is four points with three games remaining in the Eredivisie season. Feyenoord also scored four against Heracles, and AZ beat Go Ahead Eagles 0-3 in a controversy-filled match.
Perisic got the first goal of the game after 15 minutes when he was on hand to smash the ball home from close range. The Croatian got his second in the 40th minute after a poor error in the Fortuna defence gave him an easy finish.
PSV have not been at their best this season. Bosz’s side lost just once last season on their way to winning the Eredivisie season but have struggled this season, giving themselves a tough ask to catch Ajax. However, their form has picked up in recent weeks, and the third PSV goal looked like the PSV of old. Quick interplay resulted in Guus Til being sent through on the wing, and his hard low pass across the box was absolutely perfect for Noa Lang to tap home and get on the scoresheet.
A nice finish from Jasper Dahlhaus got a goal back for Fortuna to make it 3-1 before Perisic got his third goal of the game with another simple finish.
PSV was not the only Eredivisie team to score four goals or more during the weekend. Feyenoord continued their impressive run of form under manager Robin Van Persie with a 1-4 win away to Heracles Almelo. Anis Hadj Moussa (2), Hwang In beom, and Givaro Read scored the goals for the Rotterdammers.
Another match with a significant scoreline is FC Groningen, who scored six goals against RKC Waalwijk. Waalwijk is currently bottom of the league and faces an uphill battle to stay in the division after the drubbing.
The most noteworthy match was at the Adelaarshorst. Go Ahead Eagles faced AZ Alkmaar in what is a rematch of the hotly contested KNVB Cup final a month ago, which Go Ahead won on penalties.
The cup final was clearly still on the mind of many players as the match turned into a controversial affair with a red card and what looked like racism from a Go Ahead Eagles supporter.
AZ got their revenge, winning 0-3. Wouter Goes, AZ’s young center-back, who is becoming much discussed due to his on-pitch antics, played a central role in the game. The center-back made it 0-2 for Maarten Martens's side after Gerrit Nauber had scored an own goal to give AZ the lead in the 16th minute.
Jayden Addai got a third goal for AZ Alkmaar before Goes, who had his share off on pitch battles with Go Ahead Eagles during the cup final, was then sent off in the 92nd minute for what referee Bas Nijhuis felt was a dangerous tackle.
The game will continue to be in the news as footage emerged after the match of a Go Ahead Eagles fan making a monkey gesture towards AZ winger Ibrahim Sadiq. Thus far, there has been no response to the footage from either club or the Dutch football association, KNVB.
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2025 Ivan Perisic's triple strike kept PSV's faint title hopes alive
Photo: ANP/Maurice van SteenPSV Eindhoven have closed the gap on Ajax at the top of the Eredivisie to four points with three matches to play as Croatian veteran Ivan Perisic bagged a hat-trick against Fortuna Sittard
Perisic scored twice in the first half
before Noa Lang swept in a cross from Guus Til in the 57th minute
Fortuna pulled a goal back through Jasper Dalhaus’s chipped half-volley
but Perisic had the last word after being picked out by Til
The result adds spice to PSV’s clash next weekend with Feyenoord, who won by the same scoreline at Heracles on Saturday
with both clubs still in contention to grab the second Champions League group stage berth
the first after slaloming into the penalty area from the right wing
before Hwang In-Boem’s deflected shot gave Feyenoord a 3-0 half-time lead
Heracles briefly threatened a comeback when Luka Kulenovic slotted home from close range in the 73rd minute
but teenager Givairo Reid restored Feyenoord’s lead five minutes later
AZ Alkmaar boosted their chances of playing in Europe next season with a 3-0 win over their cup final conquerors
to secure a home draw in the Conference League play-offs
A shot by Sven Mijnans took a deflection off two Go Ahead defenders to give AZ an early lead
Defender Wouter Goes scored the second from a corner just before half-time
while substitute Jayden Addai tucked away the third after Ruben van Bommel made a strong run down the left-hand side to create the opening
Twente Enschede are also guaranteed a home tie in the play-offs after Sem Steijn scored his 24th goal of the season against Sparta
Groningen are in pole position to bag the final play-off place as they fired six goals past ailing RKC Waalwijk
with Stije Resink the only player to score twice
The club from Tilburg came within seven minutes of ending their eight-match losing streak with a win at NEC
but a late equaliser by Kento Shiogai meant they had to settle for a point
The result means means Willem II cannot finish higher than 16th, while both PEC Zwolle and NAC Breda, whose basement clash ended in a 3-1 win for PEC
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Eindhoven Airport is increasing its use of lifting aids
aiming to ease physical strain and improve baggage handler safety
Eindhoven Airport (EIN) has significantly improved working conditions for baggage handlers by purchasing seven additional lifting aids
These aids are used for loading checked baggage on departing flights and now cover a large part of the baggage hall’s loading areas
The remaining areas will be addressed next
with seven more lifting aids planned for installation in the first quarter of 2026
This timeline allows for necessary adjustments to the baggage system beforehand
the airport will organise the baggage process to ensure handlers primarily work in areas already equipped with lifting aids
part of the expanded terminal opening in summer 2027
“The goal is to make effortless lifting and moving of baggage the norm,” the airport said
highlighting its commitment to long-term ergonomic improvements
Eindhoven Airport continues to collaborate with baggage handlers to explore further optimisations
reinforcing its proactive approach to workplace safety and wellbeing
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Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic
He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL
which included passenger safety and convenience
and care for environment and employee safety
He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers
such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers
DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country
Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions
and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country
He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India)
as well as rescue flights by other international governments
His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award
Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time
With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow
the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed
Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income
shown excellent performance of crisis management
and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments
To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport
to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services
He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers
He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience
Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS
as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives
and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021
Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years
operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer
Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ
but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport
The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore
this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport
Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security
His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike
While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity
he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff
Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19
as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport
defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People
Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners
These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers
in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules
Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme
who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users
employees and other people on compliance with distancing
hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities
He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information
allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores
Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas
toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities
Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them
The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S
West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period
with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables
Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport
with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform
meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative
which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19
Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team
Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic
Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare
segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups
She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis
She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport
which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer
As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols
The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations
and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver
As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices
Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation
Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project
which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis
Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport
Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority
Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged
Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team
To ensure they remained connected and cared for
Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner
Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today
Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity
all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys
Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport
due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation
which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets
and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport
He oversees all facets of airport governance
including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme
designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years
Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts
With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines
Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders
he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington
He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols
the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees
Having worked his way up through the ranks
he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times
Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay
His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people
Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals
Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel
when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused
he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed
allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020
Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015
where he was nominated for the position as CEO
fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport
a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation
which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic
After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021
Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport
This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic and have a clear focus
Dinsdale is an inspiring true leader who helped us all to cope with the very difficult times of the pandemic and I am convinced that he truly deserves this award
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Early PSV Eindhoven v Arsenal Champions League match preview | OneFootballJust Arsenal News
Arsenal face a crucial test in their Champions League campaign as they travel to the Philips Stadion to take on PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday evening
Having secured a top-eight finish in the league stage and automatic qualification for the knockouts
the Gunners will look to build on their strong European form
Mikel Arteta’s side has displayed resilience and attacking flair
with multiple players delivering standout performances in the competition
with their Premier League title hopes fading as they trail Liverpool by a significant margin
This setback has intensified the importance of their European campaign
with the Champions League now representing their best chance of silverware this season
Arteta is expected to field a strong lineup
emphasising control in midfield to dictate the tempo and neutralise PSV’s attacking threats
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Defensively, Arsenal will need to be wary of PSV’s counter-attacking prowess
The Gunners’ centre-back pairing will have their hands full dealing with the Dutch side’s pacy forwards
Despite a strong start to their domestic campaign
they’ve recently slipped to second in the Eredivisie and suffered a shock elimination from the Dutch Cup
This dip in form could either galvanise the team or leave them vulnerable to Arsenal’s attacking threat
The history between these sides is evenly balanced, with Arsenal holding a slight edge in their previous meetings
PSV’s last-16 victory over the Gunners in 2007 will serve as a reminder that they can’t be underestimated
For Arsenal, this tie represents more than just progression in the Champions League. It’s an opportunity to reassert their credentials as a top European side and potentially salvage a season that has seen their domestic ambitions fade. A strong performance in Eindhoven could set the tone for the remainder of their campaign and reignite the belief among the Arsenal faithful
As both teams prepare for this crucial encounter
all eyes will be on how Arsenal’s attacking prowess matches up against PSV’s home advantage
The outcome of this first leg could well determine the course of both clubs’ European adventures this season
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It is a day etched in the memory of Cor’s family
After a hellish one-and-a-half-year journey through various prisons and camps
the resistance fighter succumbs in Mittalbau-Dora camp
The result of beatings – he did not want to betray his comrades – and wretchedly poor living conditions
one of his daughters is also killed in an air raid on his death day
The relatives still feel this black page in the family history
‘It’s something the family always lives with,’ says granddaughter Kirsten Del Bello
“One of my aunts is now 91 and in a care home
She has Alzheimer’s and only speaks German
That of a resistance fighter who was never afraid to help anyone and fought tooth and nail against the occupiers
because he did not want his children to live in a world where injustice took place and where people could just be arrested,” his granddaughter speculates about his motives
he did not shy away from riskier work either
“He went to pick up downed Allied pilots in Amersfoort
together with Rien van Bruggen and Harry Aarts” (detective
Those pilots were transported in Harry Aarts’ police car and put on a police uniform that my grandmother had sewn
they were transported to the border of Belgium.”
the Germans’ propaganda did not clarify that they were losing
It was also communicated when planes flew over with food parcels
it was a hungry winter then,” said Sergio Derks
manager Heritage & Company Archives at Philips
was built in the deepest secrecy at the Natlab on Kastanjelaan
“He was working in a locked room and had told the Germans: ‘It’s electrified
you must inform them via the intercom first.’ Then he had time to hide it,” says his granddaughter
Gehrels thus played an important role in creating Radio Herrijzend Nederland
“Someone like Gehrels had access to many parts and materials
He made that complete radio station under the guise of building a test device
building a radio would have taken months more.”
the baby and the visitors – Mr Maas – were also taken away
Cor was interrogated and tortured for four days
Then he had to look through the window at my grandmother and the baby
and then he was tortured again,” his granddaughter describes the atrocities
he has to pay for his resistance work with his life
And that he was so inventive and did not allow himself to be crushed
What I do find very sad is that he spent a year and a half in concentration camps.” There
2025) – The New England Revolution have transferred Homegrown Player Esmir Bajraktarević to PSV Eindhoven
the reigning champions and current leaders of the Netherlands’ top-flight Eredivisie
a graduate of the Revolution’s professional pathway
departs New England for an undisclosed fee after three MLS seasons with the club
The Revolution retain a percentage of Bajraktarević’s future sell-on rights
“We are happy to facilitate this well-deserved move for Esmir
which will allow him to continue his development in one of Europe’s best leagues for young players,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said
“We are proud that Esmir’s rapid ascent through our pro pathway has positioned him to take this next step in his journey
His success is a credit to his work ethic and professionalism
We thank Esmir for all of his contributions to the Revolution
especially the wonderful example he has set for the other young players in our system.”
recorded 45 appearances in Major League Soccer
with three goals and three assists across parts of three seasons from 2022-2024
the midfielder set new career-high marks in appearances (29)
while netting two game-winning goals in league play
Bajraktarević scored four goals and tallied seven assists
including a team-best four helpers over six appearances in the Concacaf Champions Cup
“Esmir is an extremely talented young player and it’s no surprise after his play this season that he started attracting attention from European clubs
This was a win both for Esmir and our club
and I enjoyed helping him grow and take this exciting step in his career,” Head Coach Caleb Porter said
“There’s no doubt his future is bright and we wish him all the best.”
Bajraktarević joined the Revolution Academy in August 2021
the teenager signed as the ninth Homegrown Player in New England history on May 23
becoming the first player from the Revolution Academy’s residency program to ascend to the first team roster
Bajraktarević’s rise through New England’s pro player pathway also featured 36 professional appearances with the club’s second team
“Thank you to all the Revolution fans who have supported me throughout my time in New England
I’m grateful to Curt Onalfo for bringing me to New England
and to Caleb Porter and all the coaches from the first team through the academy who helped prepare me for this next step,” Bajraktarević said
“This club has been a second family to me since I moved into the residency in 2021
and I will remain a Revolution supporter wherever I go
I can’t wait to see the Revs fans again soon down the road.”
Bajraktarević represents Bosnia and Herzegovina at the senior level
earning six caps for “The Dragons” in 2024
Bajraktarević debuted for Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sept
recording an assist in his first appearance during UEFA Nations League A action against the Netherlands
He previously featured for the United States Men’s National Team
logging one senior appearance in January 2024 after featuring for the Stars and Stripes at multiple youth levels
including the Under-23 pre-Olympic team in 2023
TRANSACTION: New England Revolution transfer midfielder Esmir Bajraktarević to PSV Eindhoven for an undisclosed fee and retain a percentage of the Homegrown Player’s sell-on rights on Jan. 2, 2025.
Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match
The current head to head record for the teams are PSV Eindhoven 4 win(s)
PSV Eindhoven have won the previous 4 matches against Almere City FC.
Luuk de Jong is ranked 2 in big chances created in the competition (12)
Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Thom Haye has created the most big chances for Almere City FC (7)
Charles-Andreas Brym has the most shots on target per match for Almere City FC (1)
12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?PSV Eindhoven won 5–0 over Almere City FC on Sat
12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches
PSV Eindhoven have won the previous 4 matches against Almere City FC
PSV Eindhoven is playing home against Almere City FC at Philips Stadion on Sat
Venture support for startup working to combine silicon photonics with active compound semiconductor materials
Integration teamPhoton IP
a startup company in The Netherlands looking to improve the performance of photonic chips by closer integration of silicon and non-silicon semiconductor materials
says it has closed a round of seed funding worth €4.75 million
Led by the Dutch deep-tech venture outfit Innovation Industries
the round featured additional support from Lisbon-based Faber
the local Brabant Development Agency (BOM)
Photon IP says that the financing will help to accelerate the industrialization and commercialization of its technology
which is said to combine silicon photonics with active devices like laser diodes that are typically fabricated in gallium arsenide (GaAs) or indium phosphide (InP) materials
“We’re not just advancing integrated photonics - we’re simplifying the manufacturing process for photonic circuits as well
we’re setting a new performance benchmark and eliminating the barriers to efficiently combine III-V materials with silicon
This funding expands our ability to grow our team to bring our first products to market.”
Target markets for the technology include optical communication networks
data centers for artificial intelligence (AI)
and sensing applications relying on photonic chips
which all stand to benefit from much more efficient performance if the silicon and non-silicon elements of their design can be closely integrated
While various approaches are being explored to solve that efficiency problem
the current AI data center boom and its associated power requirements has seen the likes of Google and Amazon look to nuclear power to meet demand
“The core technologies available to efficiently integrate multiple materials on a single photonic chip are becoming a fundamental barrier,” stated Photon IP
“Existing schemes for photonic integration can’t keep pace to deliver the performance
“This breakthrough radically simplifies the manufacturing process and opens a path towards mass deployment for advanced low-power optical engines for a wide range of applications,” claims the firm
although it provided no details of the precise integration scheme it is pursuing
One possible approach involves a combination of flip-chip bonding of InP die on a silicon nitride carrier material with novel laser soldering, as described in a June 2023 paper co-authored by Santos and another Photon IP co-founder
among others in the Dutch photonics ecosystem
That paper describes two possible integration schemes
one using through-silicon laser soldering of photonic integrated circuits
and another employing heat-conduction laser soldering
the through-silicon soldering approach is faster and require less power
which is seen as an advantage with larger InP dies
“These results indicate a significant step forward toward hybrid integration and photonic packaging for complex devices with high-density electrical interconnects,” concluded the authors
adding that the the next step would be to combine the flip-chip bonding concept with high-density optical interconnects
Photon IP’s latest fundraising round follows an initial investment by Vigo Ventures in 2021
with the firm saying it has agreed contracts with pioneering customers around the world
Founded in 2020, the firm has also benefited from a €2 million grant from the European Innovation Council. It is currently hiring, with listed vacancies in project management
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Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands has started a major expansion project that will significantly enlarge its terminal and help it cope with growing passenger numbers
was designed for an annual capacity of 5 million travelers
a figure that is expected to be reached again in 2024
The airport has now formally marked the start of construction of the terminal extension
which will see the airside section grow by 10,000m² and the landside area by a further 2,000m²
Preparatory work started last year with the relocation of certain ancillary functions and demolition of a building adjacent to the terminal
Walkways used by passengers across the apron to their aircraft are also being moved to create extra space for the construction work
The initial stage of the project will see the construction of an underground baggage basement
which will allow for faster and more efficient handling of arriving baggage
construction will start on the entrance hall and there will be more space for gates and for passengers arriving from outside the European Union’s Schengen Area; within the Area
The expansion will incorporate the latest developments in sustainability
with part of the roof being covered with sedum plants
which will aid in water retention and insulation of the terminal
A water basin will be installed in the basement to collect rainwater
which will be used for toilets in the extended terminal area
Two thermal energy storage systems will be used for heating and cooling
one of which will be installed in the extension
Nearly 1,100 solar panels will be installed on the roof of the extension
covering about 40% of the energy consumption of the new part of the terminal
Completion is scheduled for July 2027 and airport operations will be maintained for most of the project’s duration
there will be no flights for more than five months from February 2027 because of large-scale work on the runway.
Alan is Europe & Middle East correspondent at Air Transport World
Schaling to return to Dutch club in Head of Recruitment role
2024) – Charlotte FC today announced the departure of Thomas Schaling
He will join PSV Eindhoven as their new Head of Recruitment
The move marks a return to the Netherlands for Schaling
who joined Charlotte FC in 2020 from PSV Eindhoven
His previous tenure at the Eredivise club was as an international senior scout
“Thomas has been a great asset to Charlotte FC and his team’s work for the past five years has been instrumental to building this Club,” said General Manager Zoran Krneta
“We thank Thomas for all of his contributions to Charlotte FC and the groundwork that he set
and wish him and his family all the best on his return to PSV.”
Everyone at the club thanks Thomas for his contributions to Charlotte FC and wishes him well on his next chapter
Given the draw with Manchester United last weekend, the Premier League title race is more of a formality at this point
Hopes of lifting a trophy lie within a competition they've never won
Here's what Arsenal's XI could look like against PSV in the second leg
RB: Ben White—Only appearing off the bench since returning
CB: Jakub Kiwior—The Polish international gives Gabriel a rest
CB: William Saliba—Arteta rarely likes to completely swap his center back pairing
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko—Once a permanent feature in the Arsenal lineup
CM: Martin Ødegaard—Ødegaard should start in midfield
CM: Mikel Merino—Merino returns to midfield where he's much more comfortable
CM: Jorginho—The former Chelsea player anchors midfield
RW: Gabriel Martinelli—The Brazilian returned against Manchester United and should start
ST: Leandro Trossard—With Martinelli back and fit
LW: Raheem Sterling—Sterling comes back into the side and should see a big chunk of the minutes
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It now employs 44,000 people and raked in nearly $31B last year
company lore states that it all began in a “leaky shed.”
The current kings of the lithography machine world
ASML (Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography)
started as a collaboration between Philips
a household name in the electronics business
and Advanced Semiconductor Materials International (ASMI)
The vision was to set up a new company laser-focused on lithography systems
which the partners identified as a growing market
ASML’s first base was the aforementioned leaky shed
and this isn’t just a humorous name; it really leaked
The building was located on the former Philips campus in Eindhoven
A photo of the ramshackle single-story prefab-style construction shows it is joined to the first floor of the Philips TQ building
home of the firm’s ‘Industrial Electronics’ division
Building on R&D that had been in the pipeline since the early 1970s
the shipping container visible on this side of the leaky shed was put there “to keep everyone sane.” Apparently
the PAS 2000’s hydraulic oil pumps were so noisy the team was inspired to externalize them this way
(Image credit: ASML on LinkedIn)(Image credit: ASML on LinkedIn)Thankfully for ASML and all the employees from the leaky shed
it wasn’t long until the operation’s business flourished
and the move to a purpose-built office and factory unit was possible in 1985
the refined PAS 2500 came to market and would become the foundation for many future machines
ASML’s partnership with lens manufacturer Carl Zeiss was inked at this time and continues to this day
ASML says its “breakthrough platform,” dubbed the PAS 5500
credited to the classic litho system’s “industry-leading productivity and resolution,” ASML enjoyed a successful IPO in both the Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges
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The most recent annual report from ASML says it enjoyed nearly $31 billion in revenue
ASML is by no means alone in having such a humble origin story, however we don’t think the fabled U.S. garage-startups Apple, HP, or Google corporations had to suffer with a leaky roof
Dampness and electronics aren’t usually a desirable combination
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The New England Revolution have transferred homegrown winger Esmir Bajraktarević to reigning Eredivisie champions and UEFA Champions League regulars PSV Eindhoven
The 19-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international reportedly departs for up to $6 million
Bajraktarević played three seasons with New England's first team, recording 5g/4a in 57 matches across all competitions. He placed 10th on last year's 22 Under 22 rankings
"We are happy to facilitate this well-deserved move for Esmir
which will allow him to continue his development in one of Europe’s best leagues for young players," said sporting director Curt Onalfo
"We are proud that Esmir’s rapid ascent through our pro pathway has positioned him to take this next step in his journey
"We thank Esmir for all of his contributions to the Revolution
especially the wonderful example he has set for the other young players in our system."
On the international scene, Bajraktarević originally represented the United States and made his senior debut in January 2024
He then filed a one-time switch to Bosnia and assisted iconic striker Edin Dzeko on his debut
Bajraktarević is New England's latest marquee transfer abroad in recent years, following goalkeepers Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea) and Matt Turner (Arsenal) as well as forwards Tajon Buchanan (Club Brugge) and Adam Buksa (Lens). Additionally, homegrown midfielder Noel Buck is on loan at Southampton
"Esmir is an extremely talented young player and it’s no surprise after his play this season that he started attracting attention from European clubs," said head coach Caleb Porter
"This was a win both for Esmir and our club
and I enjoyed helping him grow and take this exciting step in his career
There’s no doubt his future is bright and we wish him all the best."
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New England are undergoing a squad refresh
the Revs finished 14th in the Eastern Conference (31 points) and missed the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs
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Match reviewPSV 3-1 Juventus (4-3 agg): Flamingo extra-time winner completes inspired turnaroundPSV had never progressed from a two-legged Champions League knockout tie when losing the first leg
This is 1/16 of the Champions League Final Stage
The current head to head record for the teams are PSV Eindhoven 0 win(s)
19 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT?PSV Eindhoven won 3–1 over Juventus on Wed
19 Feb 2025 20:00:00 GMT.InsightsJuventus have won the previous 2 matches against PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven is playing home against Juventus at Philips Stadion on Wed
Liverpool already secured a place in the round of 16 and a point would be enough for Arne Slot's side to end atop the league phase standings. It's been a brilliant European campaign so far for the Reds, a perfect record highlighted by convincing wins vs. Real Madrid
PSV have already locked up a place in the playoff round, but they'll be aiming for better positioning so that they host the second game of their two-legged playoff tie at home. However, it'll be a tough task for them to beat both the Champions League and Premier League leaders
Slot will likely heavily rotate his squad from the match. Second place is the furthest that they can drop on the table, meaning they've secured a place amongst the top pairing on the bracket for the round of 16. With the tough league clash against Bournemouth over the weekend looming
Slot could rest some of his core players to protect them for Saturday's clash at Vitality Stadium
GK: Caoimhim Kelleher—Kelleher will get a Champions League start since he starred against Real Madrid in November
RB: Connor Bradley—Liverpool's academy talent has been solid since his debut and a reliable backup to Trent Alexander-Arnold
CB: Jarell Quansah—Quansah will return to the lineup after a strong showing a week ago vs
CB: Wataru Endo—With Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk left at home
the Japanese utility player slots in the Reds' defense
LB: Andrew Robertson—The Scot is one of few senior players to make the trip
LM: James McConnell—The youngster gets an opportunity to show off his tough tackling and industrious running
CM: Tyler Morton—The classy midfielder gets some valuable game time in what's been a frustrating season on the periphery for him
RW: Harvey Elliott—Another chance for Elliott to show the manager he's deserving of more than subsitute appearances
RW: Federico Chiesa—The Italian starts only his second match for Liverpool as his drive to prove his match fitness takes the next step
LW: Cody Gakpo—Gakpo will hope to have a fine showing against his former club
ST: Darwin Núńez—Núñez looks to score his seventh goal of the season across all competitions
ROBERTO CASILLASRoberto Casillas is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer covering Liga MX, the Mexican National Team & Latin American players in Europe. He is a die hard Cruz Azul and Chelsea fan.
Will be used to power the university’s SPIKE-1 AI supercomputer
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU Eindhoven) is expected to be one of the first European customers to receive Nvidia DGX B200 systems
Set to be deployed in an environmentally sustainable data center in Finland
the four Nvidia DGX B200 systems will be used to power the university’s new AI supercomputer – dubbed SPIKE-1 – which is slated to go live in the first half of 2025
The supercomputer will primarily be used by researchers from the university’s Eindhoven AI Systems Institute (EAISI) and its mathematics and computer science department
Under the terms of TU Eindhoven’s deal with Nvidia
the chip giant will provide a two-year technical refresh option to renew the infrastructure and software of the supercomputer
Nvidia will also support researchers with any AI development project or research issues that arise
which will greatly enhance the possibilities for our researchers and students to do AI-based research
like cutting-edge cancer research,” said Patrick Groothuis
“This also shows our dedication to being a frontrunner in AI science
which will help attract talent and resources and boost cooperation.”
Announced in March 2024, the Nvidia DGX B200 system is the sixth generation of the company’s air-cooled
Comprising eight Nvidia B200 Tensor Core GPUs and two 5th Gen Intel Xeon CPUs
Nvidia claims that the DGX is capable of up to 144 petaflops of AI performance (with the newly-supported FP4 precision)
and has 1.4TB of GPU memory and 64TBps of memory bandwidth
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Match reviewArsenal 2-2 PSV (9-3 agg): Arteta's side ease into Champions League quartersArsenal reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the second year in a row after easing past PSV on aggregate
This is 1/8 of the Champions League Final Stage
The current head to head record for the teams are Arsenal 3 win(s)
12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT?Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven on Wed
12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 GMT ended in a 2–2 tie.InsightsHaven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches
Arsenal is playing home against PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium on Wed
Weston McKennie and Samuel Mbangula spoke to the press after Juventus’ 2-1 win against PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off
“It was an even game against a team that wants to play good football and does it well
in the second leg we have to put in a great performance to progress to the Round of 16
Dynamism is an important aspect of our game
we have to maintain a high level of intensity and we definitely have to improve on that
everything counts: we are a young team that has to inject a lot of pace into the game in order to cause problems for teams
One again today the players who came off the bench raised the level of the team both in possession and out of possession
McKennie is a great player and an important figure in the group
he's a top player and that's why he plays everywhere and often
I really like seeing him on the pitch with this energy
A good goal but for me it's not important to score or make assists but instead that the team wins
and as a great team we must sacrifice everything
Against a team that plays well you have to run hard and leave everything on the pitch
pressing high and winning a lot of second balls.”
I scored a goal that allowed us to win this game but I'm not entirely happy with my performance
We know that when we concede goals we have to keep playing like we were before
with the quality we have in this team if we keep playing we can score lots of goals and win games.”
Sergiño Dest made his long-awaited return from a serious knee injury in PSV Eindhoven's 2-1 win over Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday
The United States men's national team defender came on as a substitute in the 67th minute for his first appearance in almost 11 months
since suffering an ACL tear in April last year
Dest replaced Richard Ledezma and had a warm embrace with his fellow U.S
international before entering the match at the Philips Stadion
Sergiño Dest replaced Richard Ledezma as he made his return from injury for PSV Eindhoven. Photo Prestige/Soccrates/Getty Images"I am immensely happy to be back," Dest was quoted as saying by PSV's website
"The supporters and the players took good care of me and I'm very grateful for that."
He added: "Before the game all I thought was
the coach gave me a half-hour which was super nice
I also went straight into the duels and was just driven to seek them out
Of course I have to take it easy and be careful
The victory, secured by goals from Ismael Saibari and Guus Til ended a run of three straight defeats for PSV and cut the gap to Eredivisie leaders Ajax to five points
"I'm glad we took the three points tonight," Dest said
"There are nine more games to go that we all have to win
In those nine games we have to make up for it."
PSV will next be in action in the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie at Arsenal on Wednesday. However, Dest's side have little chance of progressing after suffering an emphatic 7-1 defeat at home to the Premier League side in the first leg last week
Dest has 33 caps for the USMNT but has been unavailable for selection since Mauricio Pochettino took over as coach last September. Pochettino is set to name his roster for the Concacaf Nations League finals on Tuesday. The U.S. will face Panama in the semifinals on March 20
Knockout European football is back on our agenda as we head into the second leg of our Champions League last-16 clash against PSV Eindhoven
who have been a familiar foe across recent decades
and especially in the past three campaigns
if you're unfamiliar with the Dutch side's history
or just want to know how they've been getting on this season
then we have everything you need to know about our opponents:
PSV have won 25 league titles as well as both the European Cup (1987/88) and UEFA Cup (1977/78)
They have appeared in Europe in every season since 1975/76
meaning this will be their 51st straight campaign doing so
Established in 1913 for the workers of the local Philips electronics factory
13 years later PSV reached the top-flight where they have remained ever since
but further successes were fleeting until the mid-1970s when manager Kees Rijvers led his team to three league titles - including a Double - and the UEFA Cup in four seasons
Better things were to come in the late 1980s when under Guus Hiddink they completed a Treble by beating Benfica for the European Cup in 1988 - one of six league titles the legendary boss won across two spells
Bobby Robson continued the success into the 1990s
while their last golden period came under Philip Cocu’s leadership when they won three out of four championships between 2015 and 2018
PSV play at the 36,500-capacity Philips Stadion
which is the third-largest football stadium in the country
with its last major works completed in 2002
It has hosted numerous Dutch national team matches
as well as three matches at Euro 2000 including England’s 3-2 defeat to Portugal
It was also the venue for the 2006 UEFA Cup final when Middlesbrough were beaten 4-0 by Sevilla
and the 2022/23 Women's Champions League final
PSV romped to their first league title in six years in superb fashion
Starting the season with a record-equalling 17 straight wins
their unbeaten run ran until March when they suffered their only league loss to NEC Breda
However that was the only bump in the road as they finished eight points clear of holders Feyenoord to clinch title number 25
The Rotterdam club were also beaten in the season-opening Johan Cruyff Shield
but they did gain revenge by dumping PSV out of the Dutch Cup in the round of 16
111 goals were netted on course to the league title
with veteran striker Luuk de Jong grabbing 29 of them to earn a share of the Golden Boot
He hit 36 in all competitions to earn the league's Player of the Year honours
while young Belgian international winger Johan Bakayoko was named Talent of the Year after bagging 14
Having finished in second spot behind us in the Champions League group stages
they were paired with Borussia Dortmund in the last-16 but despite holding the German club to a 1-1 draw in the Eindhoven
a 2-0 reverse in Germany ended their hopes
Peter Bosz replaced Ruud van Nistelrooy in the PSV hotseat in the summer of 2023
who notably represented Waalwijk and Feyenoord during his playing days
His first major managerial achievement came when he guided Heracles into the Eredivise in 2005
and he led Ajax to the 2016 Europa League final in his one season in Amsterdam
He opted to move to Borussia Dortmund after that
He then pitched up at Bayer Leverkusen where he nurtured a young Kai Havertz and guided them into the Champions League in 2019
he returned to Dutch football and clinched the first championship of his career in his debut campaign at the Philips Stadion
PSV have managed to retain all the key components of their title-winning squad
Sergino Dest and Malik Tillman were signed permanently from Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively
while their ranks have further been boosted with the acquisitions of centre-back Ryan Flamingo from Sassuolo
Dutch international right-back Rick Karsdorp from Roma and veteran Croatian winger Ivan Perisic
additional goal threat is offered by Oranje internationals Noa Lang and attacking midfielder Guus Til
Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari has hit double figures this term
but top scorer Riccardo Pepi is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury
while his USA teammate Tillman has undergone ankle surgery
Walter Benitez's performances between the posts over the past three seasons in Eindhoven have seen him rewarded with a first Argentina cap last year
while Tyrell Malacia was loaned from Manchester United in January
Former Gunner Lucas Perez was also added to the squad on a free transfer but he hasn't been included in the Champions League squad
PSV's campaign once again began immaculately as they won all of their first 10 matches to top the table
A 3-2 defeat at Ajax seemed to be a mere blip as they won five of the next six
including a 3-0 win against Feyenoord to head into the winter break six points clear of Ajax
However things have gone badly from that point
Just two league wins have come from eight games
which have seen home draws against AZ Alkmaar
Willem II and Utrecht plus a loss at PEC Zwoll
They also lost at the Philips Stadion for the first time since November 2022 when Go Ahead Eagles knocked them out of the Dutch Cup
before the same side beat them 3-2 in the league
That run saw Ajax surge into an eight-point lead
but Sunday saw PSV finally win again when they beat Heerenveen 2-1
Bosz guided his team into the last-16 by finishing 14th in the table with four wins and two draws from their eight matches
They also scored three times from the 87th minute onwards to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Shakhtar Donetsk
and gained a credible 1-1 draw at Paris Saint-Germain
They then overcame a 2-1 last-16 first-leg loss at Juventus by winning 3-1 after extra-time in the return fixture
Perisic rolled back the years to score in both legs while Flamingo grabbed the all-important winner to see off the Italians
Last week's 7-1 success was the 11th time we have locked horns with PSV and we have done so in each of the past three seasons
Freddie Ljungberg and a Thierry Henry brace secured a 4-0 win in Eindhoven
before a 0-0 draw at Highbury in the group stages; the same stage that we faced each other in 2004/05 when an own goal secured us a home win before a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands
when Lauren and Patrick Vieira both received red cards
We were drawn against each other again in 2006/07 in the round of 16
before securing a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium after Alex scored at both ends to eliminate us from the competition
All those games were in the Champions League
but 2022/23 saw us paired in the Europa League group stages
A Granit Xhaka strike saw us secure a 1-0 win at home
but we fell to a 2-0 loss a week later out in Eindhoven when Joey Veerman and De Jong netted
Last season saw us mark our return to the Champions League in style with a 4-0 thrashing of the Dutch giants on matchday one when Bukayo Saka
Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard all found the net
while we drew 1-1 out in Eindhoven when Eddie Nketiah’s opener was cancelled out by Yorbe Vertessen
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Juve get the edge in the first leg thanks to a late goal from Samuel Mbangula with less than 10 minutes to go
By simple virtue of how this 2024-25 season has gone for Juventus
seeing them predicted to win — be it against somebody in the Champions League or a lower-table side in Serie A — is always going to be a bit a puzzling thought
We know Juve haven’t been in their best state for weeks now
yet when I signed onto WhoScored to begin the work week I noticed something that I hadn’t seen much lately:
Juventus predicted to win
Not a draw — and we know there’s been plenty of those
They actually made that prediction look right on the money
The way in which Juve got there Tuesday night against PSV Eindhoven certainly wasn’t to many our liking after Weston McKennie’s thunderbolt to open the scoring in the first half
after the reigning Dutch champions tied things up and then looked like the much better side after the scoreline was suddenly even
Juventus found just enough to get back in front and secure a slim lead in their favor to take with them to the Netherlands next week
It was thanks to Samuel Mbangula’s first-ever Champions League goal
an 82nd-minute strike after a bit of a scramble in the PSV box to give Juve a 2-1 victory at the Allianz
Mbangula became the youngest player to ever score in a UCL knockout round tie for Juventus
Not bad for a young Belgian kid who was playing in Serie C at this point of the season 12 months ago
But with Juventus very much needing something to go right after their defense let another lead go up in smoke
it really is just a matter of getting it how you can
This UCL play-off round is very much about trying to survive to get to the next round where they will meet either Arsenal or Inter Milan
And they have a slim advantage in the back pocket as they prepare to meet PSV once again in eight days at their place
This was a better Juventus than what we saw the last time they were on their home field in the Champions League
It was that performance against Benfica in which was the fear that it would be repeated again and would allow PSV to stroll into Turin
build an aggregate lead and be in great shape heading into the return leg in the Netherlands
But it was also a Juventus that still clearly had its flaws
They couldn’t take advantage of their bright start that saw them pinning PSV back for the opening 15 minutes
It was only after PSV started to really find their footing that McKennie was able to connect with that hammer of a shot with his right foot to put Juve in front
it came down to how Juve would handle being in front — and
Neither did the subsequent time after the PSV goal in which Juve were really looking like they were going to fall behind
Mbangula popped up in the box and put Juventus back in front
but they did just enough Tuesday night to get past PSV
you just hope they don’t screw up like they did against Benfica two weeks ago
It feels like that’s just the logical thing to do as they work this way through a big eight-day stretch in Europe and domestically
Taking a 2-1 lead to the land of the Dutch next week is probably more than some expected
WhoScored’s prediction was right on the money
that certainly wasn’t a good night at the office
On Wednesday night, Juventus got what they deserved
Despite another long-distance belter from one of their Americans to put them ahead on aggregate
Despite actually heading to the Netherlands with their first notable winning streak of the season
Juve got what they deserved at the Philips Stadion
And that was to get bounced from the Champions League
Juventus’ performance against PSV Eindhoven was very much a continuation of how the first leg in Turin went eight days ago
But the difference this time is that there was no late heroics to find some sort of escape
PSV — who entered the decisive second leg with just one win in their last five — was able to flip the aggregate scoreline in their favor and oust Juventus from the Champions League with a 3-1 on the night and 4-3 over the two legs
The one thing that Juve couldn’t afford to do — you know
actually lose Wednesday night — was what ended up playing out and now it’s another hit to a season in which qualifying for the UCL Round of 16 was one of the biggest goals the club had
And instead of being the ones celebrating a spot in the final 16 and waiting to see who they’ll get in Friday’s draw
coaching staff members and much of the 35,000-plus in attendance going nuts
It was an appropriate kind of ending for what simply turned out to be an awful night in the Netherlands
They dominated much of the second half and extra time before setting up shop and daring Juventus to try and score on them
As much as Juve had their chances in extra time — and they did whether it was Dusan Vlahovic (nice to see you again!) or Khephren Thuram — the only reason why the scoreline wasn’t more in PSV’s favor was thanks to a couple of brilliant saves from Michele Di Gregorio
PSV was fully in control and Juve were essentially just hanging on for dear life
But then the ball pinged off Federico Gatti’s foot as he attempted to apparently control the ball right in front of Di Gregorio when he should have instead tried to simply just clear it if at all possible
PSV taking the lead once and for all — something that was about as deserved as anything to happen on this night
Juventus’ defense faltered either thanks to individual errors or just being torn apart by PSV on the counter
Their manager’s inexperience on the sideline in these types of situations showed
Thiago Motta way too long to make the triple sub that brought on a whole new double pivot even though one of those “midfielders” was actually Andrea Cambiaso
who came on just 10 minutes in after Renato Veiga was forced off injured
Maybe we should have taken it as some sort of omen when Veiga got hurt that this night would turn from bad news to even worse
There certainly wasn’t the late comeback from Juventus like the last time a Juve center back had to leave a European fixture away from home early due to injury
But all I keep coming back to as the minutes tick away after the final whistle sounded is that Juventus deserved what they got against PSV
This was a Juve team that was second best against a PSV team that has not been playing well at all over the last month
even with the advantage on aggregate coming into the night
Juventus saw their European run come to an end because how poorly they played for much of the 120-plus minutes Wednesday night
This Champions League campaign began with quite the high-energy return to Europe with a win over this same PSV side
it all came to an end in Eindhoven — a result
a performance and overall UCL showing that will leave a whole lot to be desired no matter how you look at it as time goes on
United States men's national team defender Sergiño Dest is set to make his return for PSV Eindhoven on Saturday after an 11-month injury layoff
PSV coach Peter Bosz said Friday that he was expecting to include Dest in the squad that takes on Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie
Sergiño Dest will be in the matchday squad tomorrow
I'm very happy about that," he told a news conference
Dest, 24, suffered a torn ACL while training with PSV on April 20 last year. At the time, the former Ajax player was on a season-long loan from Barcelona, but, despite the injury, PSV made the move permanent
signing Dest to a contact through 2028 last June
His return will come as a welcome boost for PSV. After winning the Dutch title last season, they currently sit in second place, eight points behind leaders Ajax. Bosz's side are also coming off the back of an emphatic 7-1 home defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie on Tuesday
Manuel Locatelli and Timothy Weah spoke to the press after Juventus’ 3-1 loss in extra time against PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of the UEFA Champions league knockout play-off
The result sees the Bianconeri exit the competition following a 4-3 aggregate defeat
“Tonight we tried to overcome our opponent but we were not able to be better than them for the duration of the match and PSV Eindhoven deserved this result and to progress to the next round
“It hurts a lot because we had qualification in our hands and we threw it away
we have to stay united and get past this moment
The match always tells a story and today it said that they deserved to win
Only together can we pull through these moments
with hard work and with the will to do it.”
we didn't progress to the next round and I'm very disappointed also because my goal didn't help
We lacked some aggression; we didn't manage to show it on the pitch as we should have
we have to get back on the pitch to train and improve more and more.”
Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands has started construction on a major terminal expansion to address capacity challenges and improve passenger experience
undertaken in collaboration with construction company Heijmans
the expansion begins with the construction of a baggage basement
with work on the entrance hall set to start in November 2025
The terminal is expected to reach its highest point by late 2025
which was originally designed to handle 5 million passengers annually but served 6.8 million in 2023
the project will add 10,000 m² (108,000 ft.²) of post-security space and 2,000 m² pre-security
and baggage facilities will also be expanded
The airport will remain operational throughout much of the construction—although no air traffic or passengers will be accommodated for five months starting February 2027 due to large-scale runway work
Measures to minimize disruptions include using electric construction equipment to reduce noise and emissions
implementing a ticketing system to regulate construction traffic
and scheduling high-risk activities during nighttime hours
The terminal expansion incorporates several sustainability measures
The roof will feature sedum plants for insulation and water retention
while rainwater collected in a new basement water basin will be used for toilets
relying on two thermal energy storage systems for heating and cooling
Nearly 1,100 solar panels will generate approximately 363,500 kilowatt-hours annually
covering about 40% of the energy consumption in the new part of the terminal
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The MLS side’s academy team produced a memorable performance in the semifinals of the 2025 Generation Adidas Cup
Arsenal have all but booked their ticket to the Champions League quarter-finals
and it felt like Tuesday night’s 7-1 drubbing of PSV could spark new life into their season
Adrian Clarke and Amy Lawrence discussed how the “chaos” Arsenal played with could help them rediscover their form in front of goal
A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on the Handbrake Off feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
weirdly enough… so I was slightly disappointed
“You can see the work they must have done on the training ground just to get them all further forward.” Martin Odegaard seemed to be playing further up the pitch and there were so many runs in behind
we put the ball in the net nine times in the game
it’s like they’d never seen us play — I don’t want to take the gloss off it…
Adrian: They did allow us to slice through them very easily
But what I loved about this game was the freedom
the expression and the courage to just go a little bit crazy
and I’ve been banging on about this all season
I’ve especially cranked up my moans and groans lately because
the only way you’re going to disrupt the opposition is to cause chaos
I saw signs of it against Nottingham Forest that I really liked
Look at the full-backs and how they kept popping up in different positions
Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori ended up as centre-forwards multiple times
Look where Myles Lewis-Skelly was when he made that assist and where Timber was when he scored at the far post
What’s Declan Rice doing down the left wing
Arsenal frazzled the minds of PSV by doing things differently
it’s imperative that we continue doing that
The trick now is to do that against defensive teams
teams who want to sit there and frustrate us
Because you still can play like that against those teams
It’s just going to look a little bit different
Amy: Maybe it took going to the Netherlands to get Arsenal to touch base with their inner Total Football…
Amy: We saw everybody having that freedom to play in different places
It unlocked something in all of them and befuddled PSV
That picture of Luuk de Jong on the substitutes bench too…
Adrian: He aged about ten years last night didn’t he (laughs)
Amy: He looked like he’d just done a triathlon with his arms and legs tied together and weights around his body
But he also looked a little bit like me after trying to get my kids to go to school most mornings
That was a picture telling a thousand words
PSV have a good reputation at home for a reason
They’ve scored a shedload of goals this season (143 goals in 50 games before Tuesday night)
I wonder whether there was an element where PSV didn’t play the Arsenal team that they expected to play against and that threw them slightly
they were 3-0 down and couldn’t recover their composure
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Arsenal not only comfortably avoided an all-time collapse but
any additional injuries as they drew PSV Eindhoven 2-2 to wrap up a 9-3 aggregate victory in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday
MORE – Latest Champions League scores, knockout stage bracket
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice scored in the first half for Arsenal
but Ivan Perisic and Couhaib Driouech pulled PSV level each time
Up next for Arsenal is one of the Madrid sides in the quarterfinals
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are currently stuck in a 2-2 deadlock after 180 minutes and headed for extra time in the Spanish capital
The Gunners did all of the hard work leg last week as they hammered the Dutch side 7-1 in the away leg
affording Mikel Arteta the opportunity to rest and rotate a number of regular starters in north London this week
Thomas Partey and Ethan Nwaneri were all protected with an eye toward Sunday’s Premier League showdown with rivals Chelsea
Martinelli and Timber all came on for the final 10 minutes to replace Zinchenko
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Kick off time: 4pm ET Wednesday (March 12)Venue: Emirates Stadium — LondonTV/Streaming: Paramount+
PSV snapped a four-game winless run in Eredivisie play over the weekend by beating Heerenveen 2-1 at home
with just one change to the side that was beaten by Arsenal four days earlier
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Don’t be surprised if Arteta makes a handful of changes (whether from the start or at halftime) to protect the likes of Odegaard and Declan Rice
while getting Gabriel Martinelli a substantial run-out to build up his fitness after returning from a hamstring injury against Man United
Arsenal 2-0 PSV Eindhoven (9-1 on aggregate)
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We progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven
and you can see all the best action with our highlights package
Heading into the game at Emirates Stadium with a 7-1 first leg advantage
Oleksandr Zinchenko opened the scoring with a stunning long-range strike
Ivan Perisic levelled on 18 minutes before Declan Rice headed home after good work from Raheem Sterling
Couhaib Driouech equalised for the visitors with 20 minutes to go as we progressed 9-3 on aggregate to set up a clash with Real Madrid in the last eight
You can watch the best bits of the game by pressing play on the video above
with a full match replay to come on Thursday morning
Bajraktarević will join PSV in a deal worth an initial €3m plus €3m in add-ons
The deal also includes the usual 20% sell-on fee.
“We are happy to facilitate this well-deserved move for Esmir
which will allow him to continue his development in one of Europe’s best leagues for young players,” Revolution Sporting Director Curt Onalfo said
“We are proud that Esmir’s rapid ascent through our pro pathway has positioned him to take this next step in his journey
“We have been following Esmir since last January," PSV director of football affairs Earnest Stewart said in a club statement
"He is a left-legged player whom we brought in for the right flank
is strong in the one-on-one and can also score a goal himself
Esmir is really one of those players who can start surprising people with his actions.”
Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, the six-time Bosnian national team player became the third youngest player in club history, aged 17 years, two months, and 16 days, when he debuted in the 2022 season in a 1-0 defeat to New York City FC
The now 19-year-old right-winger has since scored five goals and four assists in 57 games across all competitions for the Revolution
he steadily increased his market value to €3.5m
becoming one of the top prospects in MLS.
What can PSV fans expect from Bajraktarević? A dynamic winger, the forward was one of the most improved players in MLS last season and his decision to choose Bosnia over the United States was considered a major loss for the US Soccer program. According to FBREF
the 19-year-old ranked in the 80th percentile among all positional peers in MLS with 1.68 successful take ons per 90 minutes in the 2024 season
The winger also ranked in the 71st percentile with 3.18 progressive carries per 90 minutes
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Among hundreds of teams from around the world competing at RoboCup 2024
A triumphant team of University of Wisconsin and Texas Robotics researchers pose at RoboCup 2024
Student researchers from The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science are returning to the Forty Acres triumphant after beating the competition at RoboCup 2024 with a team of winning autonomous robots.
Texas Robotics director and computer science professor Peter Stone has mentored many championship-winning teams across categories
he and the UT students teamed up with a UT computer science alum and current University of Wisconsin Professor Josiah Hanna and his students to form WisTex United
the team competed in the humanoid robot soccer competition known as the Standard Platform League
which are then programmed to compete together as a team and without human intervention
This means the robots have to be able to navigate decisions on the soccer field
visually recognize their own team’s players and other objects and effectively beat an opposing team programmed separately for the same challenges.
A Texas Robotics researcher poses with their 2024 first-place trophy
The team consisted of UT Austin Ph.D. students Zhihan Wang and Siddhant Aggarwal and recent master’s degree alumni Josh Kelle and Geethika Hemkumar. After securing an exciting come-from-behind victory in the second half of a match against a team from Universidad de la Sabana in Columbia, WisTex shut out the competition in the finals
against a team from Germany’s University of Applied Scientists
With that 7-0 win in the “Challenge Shield” (lower division) category
the team brought home a first-place trophy.
we chose to compete in the lower division because we were forming a new collaborative team and didn’t know how well it would work
but we intend to compete in the upper division next year,” said Stone
who has been involved in RoboCup competitions since the program’s inception nearly three decades ago.
focuses on honing the skills of autonomous service robots by having robots listen to verbal requests
then plan and execute on those requests in a setting that is new to them
joined by mechanical engineering graduate student Chang Shi and volunteer and aerospace engineering alum Steven Patrick
Progressing in multiple rounds of the competition
Jiang’s entry responded to general-purpose service requests
such as “Fetch a drink from the shelf and place it on the TV table.” It also correctly identified answers to questions in a dynamic environment
Jiang was awarded RoboCup’s Silvia Coradeschi award in recognition of her distinguished research accomplishments
“All of the students worked very hard leading up to this event,” Stone said
Yuqian Jiang won RoboCup’s Silvia Coradeschi award in recognition of her distinguished research accomplishments in RoboCup@Home
Martin Ødegaard struck twice as Arsenal found their scoring touch to deliver a historic thrashing of shambolic hosts
On Lewis-Skelly, he said he “didn’t see the second [foul], but I couldn’t take a risk away from home. He’s very young, and we need to protect him.” Did he see tonight’s result coming? “No, but this is the beauty of football. This is a competition we love … it’s a special night for us.”
He also points out that two full-backs – Timber and Calafiori – scored from open play. “This is the kind of team I want to manage!”
4 Mar 202523.14 CETHere’s Martin Ødegaard, Uefa’s official player of the match: “We conceded one goal, but apart from that it was a top performance. We worked hard to improve, we wanted to be better after [losing to] West Ham. Today it clicked, we had a little extra focus … when we play on this level it’s really fun to play.”
Would he like to go back to Real Madrid next? “It would be fun, but we’re happy whoever we play,” he says, before quickly adding “once we get the job done at home, of course.” He then gets his official Uefa bauble from Daniel Sturridge to complete an exceptional evening.
4 Mar 202523.06 CETIn tonight’s other tie, Lille earned a 1-1 draw at Dortmund, Hakon Haraldsson’s second-half equaliser putting the Ligue 1 side in the box seat before the second leg.
4 Mar 202523.02 CETDeclan Rice: “We were fluid, we had enthusiasm, hunger … we feel we’ve been playing well all season but sometimes we win by six, sometimes by one or two, sometimes we lose by one.” He’s also full of praise for Ethan Nwaneri – “17 years old, shining on the biggest stage there is in football.”
Jurriën Timber is happy with “an amazing win” that “puts us in a good position for the second leg.” All a bit sensible for my liking, but he does ask what the score was between Real and Atlético.
4 Mar 202522.58 CETAssuming that Arsenal avoid a seven-goal swing back at the Emirates, will it be Real or Atlético Madrid next? Well, Real have won the first leg 2-1, but the tie is very much alive.
and can already start planning for a quarter-final against Real or Atlético Madrid
PSV were a shambles in defence, particularly in the second half, but Arsenal punished them ruthlessly. Declan Rice was everywhere, Ethan Nwaneri was excellent but Martin Odegaard ran the show, taking the opposition apart at will. Next up: Man Utd (A).
Updated at 22.57 CET4 Mar 202522.50 CET90 mins: Two added minutes.
4 Mar 202522.50 CET89 mins: David Raya loses the ball a long way from his goal but PSV, now utterly shell-shocked from front to back, don’t make anything of the opportunity.
4 Mar 202522.43 CET82 mins: Two more PSV changes – Boscagli, who’s had a rough night, is replaced by Armando Obispo. Also coming on is Joey Veerman, replacing Saibari, who pretty much disappeared after hitting the bar early on.
4 Mar 202522.42 CET81 mins: Arsenal keep the ball and it ends up with Zinchenko, playing in an attacking role. He chests down and volleys across goal, and only a fine fingertip save from Benitez stops a seventh for Arsenal.
4 Mar 202522.40 CET79 mins: But it’s cleared and Arsenal break, Odegaard’s overhit through ball still eventually getting to Sterling, who is denied by a well-timed Perisic challenge.
4 Mar 202522.39 CET78 mins: The PSV fans who didn’t bolt for the exits after Odegaard’s goal are chanting again, trying to inspire their team to rescue some pride. A probing run from Bakayoko wins a corner …
4 Mar 202522.38 CET77 mins: PSV are almost undone again as a loose backpass falls to Tierney, whose cross doesn’t find a black shirt. It’s strange to recall that the hosts were very much in this game at half-time.
4 Mar 202522.36 CET75 mins: More changes for Arsenal, with Kieran Tierney and Ben White on for Mikel Merino and the booked goalscorer Timber.
4 Mar 202522.35 CETGOAL
PSV 1-6 Arsenal (Odegaard 73')Martin Odegaard
who has had this game on his left boot pretty much throughout
runs at PSV’s papier mache defence and fires a shot at goal
and Benitez can only palm it into the far corner
4 Mar 202522.31 CETNO GOAL! A PSV clearance rebounds off Calafiori and into the path of Trossard, who is miles offside, but goes round Benitez and strokes the ball in before the flag is inevitably raised.
4 Mar 202522.29 CET68 mins: Timber is booked, somewhat harshly, for time wasting. We’re going to see some Arsenal changes shortly, I would wager.
4 Mar 202522.28 CET67 mins: Arsenal seem quite content to let PSV try and break them down, and Saliba takes the ball from Perisic on the touchline with almost contemptous ease.
4 Mar 202522.26 CET65 mins: Two more PSV changes – sprightly winger Johan Bakayoko and full-back Rick Karsdorp replace Richard Ledezma and Luuk De Jong.
4 Mar 202522.25 CET64 mins: PSV keep pressing and probing, but Lang’s attempted through ball is cut out by Calafiori, to audible groans from the home fans. Carnival very much over at this point.
4 Mar 202522.23 CET62 mins: After half-hearted appeals from PSV for handball, Malacia sends in a cross that has Raya worried, but flies wide of the far post.
4 Mar 202522.22 CET60 mins: Rice whips the corner to the far post, where Gabriel comes crashing in – but his downward header ends up bouncing wide.
4 Mar 202522.20 CET59 mins: Nwaneri continues to menace the PSV defence, collecting Odegaard’s pass and firing a shot which Boscagli heads over the bar …
4 Mar 202522.19 CETIn a game featuring a pitiful three goals so far, Real Madrid have retaken the lead against Atlético. Brahim Diaz has made it 2-1 on a big night for former Manchester City players.
4 Mar 202522.15 CET54 mins: PSV continue to be a shambles at the back, and Nwaneri has time and space to cut inside and leather a shot at Benitez, who palms it away to relative safety.
4 Mar 202522.13 CET53 mins: From the corner, the ball is worked to Perisic, whose swirling far-post cross is headed on to the post by De Jong!
4 Mar 202522.13 CET51 mins: PSV aren’t giving up – not going forward
anyway – and Perisic forces Raya to turn the ball over for a corner …
4 Mar 202522.10 CETPeter Bosz has his head in his hands, and those PSV fans not heading for the exits are whistling furiously. They’ve been absolutely torn apart, and it feels like a case of how many Arsenal want to score.
4 Mar 202522.09 CETGOAL! PSV 1-5 Arsenal (Trossard 48')Good gracious. Arsenal have another
and it’s a beauty – Trossard backheeling to Calafiori
who then slips the ball in behind for the Belgian to scoop a lovely finish over Benitez
PSV 1-4 Arsenal (Odegaard 46')It’s the perfect start to the second half for Arsenal
getting beyond Malacia and sweeping in a dangerous cross that Benitez can only palm out to Martin Odegaard
4 Mar 202521.58 CETWith his goal, Ethan Nwaneri (17yr 348d) becomes the third-youngest goal scorer in the Champions League knockout stage – behind only Bojan (17y 217d) and Jude Bellingham (17y 289d).
Updated at 22.02 CET4 Mar 202521.56 CETSomething I kept meaning to point out amid the flurry of chances – Declan Rice mentioned before the game that Mikel Arteta wants his players to be more flexible in terms of their playing position.
We’ve certainly seen that from Rice in the first half – he’s been very attacking – and defenders are getting forward in open play, as seen when right-back Timber nodded home Rice’s cross for the opener.
That is presumably to ease the burden on “false nine” Mikel Merino, although he got Arsenal’s third with the poaching instincts of big Micky Quinn in his pomp.
4 Mar 202521.53 CET“Suddenly, everything in Arsenal–world looks fine, fine, fine. Clouds part. Sunshine streams down. The power of love, or more specifically, three terrific goals,” wrote Charles Antaki, seconds before PSV won that corner.
4 Mar 202521.52 CETHalf time in Madrid, where the red-hot Julian Alvarez has got Atlético level at the Bernabéu. It’s 1-1 there, and Dortmund lead Lille 1-0 at home thanks to Karim Adeyemi.
4 Mar 202521.49 CET47 mins: Perisic crumples into Gabriel underneath a long ball from Flamingo, and is ordered to his feet by the referee.
4 Mar 202521.47 CET45 mins: Another chance for PSV! Malacia, who’s here on loan from Manchester United, whips in a terrific cross on to the head of Luuk De Jong, who nods it over the bar. Four added minutes, and no sign of this game slowing down.
4 Mar 202521.46 CET43 mins: Arsenal are immediately back on the front foot with Declan Rice – who has spent much of the game playing almost as a left winger – firing a low shot towards the far corner which Benitez gets his fingertips to. Nobody notices, though, and PSV get a goal kick.
4 Mar 202521.44 CETGOAL
PSV 1-3 Arsenal (Lang pen 41')Crank up the Kernkraft
smacks the ball into the corner with David Raya not making a move either way
4 Mar 202521.42 CET40 mins: PSV, trying to regain a foothold in this tie, have a corner …
4 Mar 202521.41 CET“Did I just hear Clattenberg say that had Lewis-Skelly not been booked then that tackle would have been a booking – but as he had been booked already that tackle wasn’t worthy of a second yellow card?” asks Ian Sergeant
I guess it’s inevitable that referees will weigh up second yellow cards differently
4 Mar 202521.36 CETGOAL! PSV 0-3 Arsenal (Merino 30')The goal stands, and Arsenal – who could have gone a goal and/or a man down – are threatening to run away with the tie completely
4 Mar 202521.33 CET30 mins: GOAL
this time profiting from a defensive disaster class as PSV repeatedly fail to clear the ball
Flamingo topples over as if perched on a single leg
and Mikel Merino pounces to roll the ball into the net
But wait – there’s a VAR check for offside.