Match story
- NEC Nijmegen fired more attempts (14 vs 10 shots).
- NEC Nijmegen was more accurate in front of goal (29% on target vs 20%).
- Willem II held more of the ball (59% possession).
NEC Nijmegen and Willem II drew 0-0 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 7 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen. Serdar Gozubuyuk, Netherlands officiated the match. The full-time result capped a NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for NEC Nijmegen and Willem II. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen NIJRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
NEC Nijmegen and Willem II drew 0-0 in Eredivisie. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 7 stage in the 2016 season. The match was played at Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen. Serdar Gozubuyuk, Netherlands officiated the match. The full-time result capped a NEC Nijmegen vs Willem II meeting in Eredivisie with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for NEC Nijmegen and Willem II. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
EredivisieNEC Nijmegen NIJRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Ronaldinho arrived in Italy, where he'll sign a contract with Ravenna to come out of retirement and play professionally. Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday ahead of his official presentation as a new player for Ravenna, the Serie C club that shocked the football world by signing the Brazilian legend as part of an international expansion strategy. The 46-year-old arrived at Forlì Airport from Milan, greeting fans with his trademark “shaka” gesture, the same city where he spent two and a half seasons at AC Milan earlier in his career. According to beIN Sports, the move is primarily tied to commercial and brand-development goals for the club, which was acquired in 2024 by Italian businessman Ignazio Cipriani as part of a project that also includes partnerships with Nike and Black Duck. Still, Ravenna has confirmed that Ronaldinho is expected to play in at least one official match during the season, though no debut date has been set yet. The signing was first announced back in June with a presentation event in Miami, where Ronaldinho made his intentions clear: “Football has always been joy for me and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!” Now, with his arrival in Italy, that long-anticipated return is finally taking shape. 🚨🚨| BREAKING: Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to sign with Ravenna!He will be presented tonight as the club's new player.The Brazilian has set himself a precise goal — to score his last professional goal with Ravenna. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/msikH5pH3E— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 20, 2026 Ronaldinho’s last professional match and career recap Ronaldinho’s last official appearance as a professional came in 2015 with Fluminense, the Brazilian club where he closed out his playing days after scoring his final professional goal against Gremio on August 23 of that year. Though he never officially played again, his retirement wasn’t formally confirmed until January 2018, when his agent announced it nearly three years later. Across his career, Ronaldinho built one of the most iconic résumés in the sport’s history, starting out at Gremio in his native Brazil (1998-2001) before moving to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2003). His most successful spell came at FC Barcelona (2003-2008), where he reached the best form of his entire career, winning two LaLiga titles and the 2006 Champions League while collecting the Ballon d’Or in 2005. He then joined AC Milan (2008-2011), winning a Serie A title, before returning to Brazil for spells with Flamengo (2011-2012) and Atletico Mineiro (2012-2014), followed by a brief stint in Mexico with Queretaro (2014-2015) and finally Fluminense (2015), where his professional career came to a close.
Curtis Jones wanted to explore a new opportunity in Italy - and Liverpool did not want to stand in his way. Last summer, it was Trent Alexander-Arnold who left his boyhood club for Real Madrid. This summer, it is Jones who has done the same, although his destination is Milan.
EXCLUSIVE: The former Chelsea and England man has triggered outrage in East Yorkshire thanks to comments he made with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted last season's title defence was "unacceptable", but he believes the players "have an opportunity to turn it around" under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The Reds still qualified for Champions League football despite finishing fifth in the Premier League last season with 60 points. "We all know how tough it will be, but if you aren't up for the challenge then you aren't at the right place," Van Dijk said.
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Ronaldinho arrived in Italy, where he'll sign a contract with Ravenna to come out of retirement and play professionally. Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday ahead of his official presentation as a new player for Ravenna, the Serie C club that shocked the football world by signing the Brazilian legend as part of an international expansion strategy. The 46-year-old arrived at Forlì Airport from Milan, greeting fans with his trademark “shaka” gesture, the same city where he spent two and a half seasons at AC Milan earlier in his career. According to beIN Sports, the move is primarily tied to commercial and brand-development goals for the club, which was acquired in 2024 by Italian businessman Ignazio Cipriani as part of a project that also includes partnerships with Nike and Black Duck. Still, Ravenna has confirmed that Ronaldinho is expected to play in at least one official match during the season, though no debut date has been set yet. The signing was first announced back in June with a presentation event in Miami, where Ronaldinho made his intentions clear: “Football has always been joy for me and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!” Now, with his arrival in Italy, that long-anticipated return is finally taking shape. 🚨🚨| BREAKING: Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to sign with Ravenna!He will be presented tonight as the club's new player.The Brazilian has set himself a precise goal — to score his last professional goal with Ravenna. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/msikH5pH3E— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 20, 2026 Ronaldinho’s last professional match and career recap Ronaldinho’s last official appearance as a professional came in 2015 with Fluminense, the Brazilian club where he closed out his playing days after scoring his final professional goal against Gremio on August 23 of that year. Though he never officially played again, his retirement wasn’t formally confirmed until January 2018, when his agent announced it nearly three years later. Across his career, Ronaldinho built one of the most iconic résumés in the sport’s history, starting out at Gremio in his native Brazil (1998-2001) before moving to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2003). His most successful spell came at FC Barcelona (2003-2008), where he reached the best form of his entire career, winning two LaLiga titles and the 2006 Champions League while collecting the Ballon d’Or in 2005. He then joined AC Milan (2008-2011), winning a Serie A title, before returning to Brazil for spells with Flamengo (2011-2012) and Atletico Mineiro (2012-2014), followed by a brief stint in Mexico with Queretaro (2014-2015) and finally Fluminense (2015), where his professional career came to a close.
Curtis Jones wanted to explore a new opportunity in Italy - and Liverpool did not want to stand in his way. Last summer, it was Trent Alexander-Arnold who left his boyhood club for Real Madrid. This summer, it is Jones who has done the same, although his destination is Milan.
EXCLUSIVE: The former Chelsea and England man has triggered outrage in East Yorkshire thanks to comments he made with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted last season's title defence was "unacceptable", but he believes the players "have an opportunity to turn it around" under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The Reds still qualified for Champions League football despite finishing fifth in the Premier League last season with 60 points. "We all know how tough it will be, but if you aren't up for the challenge then you aren't at the right place," Van Dijk said.
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