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Feyenoord parts ways with coach Robin van Persie after disappointing season

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Feyenoord parts ways with coach Robin van Persie after disappointing season
Summary

Feyenoord announced on June 7 that Robin van Persie has been sacked as head coach following a frustrating season. The team finished 19 points behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven, finishing second. A review led by new Sporting Director Dévy Rigaux deemed a change necessary. Despite the disappointing league performance, Feyenoord secured a spot in next season's Champions League but faced struggles in European competitions, including an early exit in the Champions League qualifier and a poor record in the Europa League group stage. The club intends to announce a new head coach soon.

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By the Numbers
  • •Feyenoord finished 19 points behind PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie.
  • •Van Persie was in charge for just over a year.
  • •The team's European campaigns were disappointing with multiple losses.
  • •Feyenoord secured Champions League football for next season.
  • •A new head coach is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Latest Updates
  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Robin van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after two seasons in charge
  • 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months
  • 9:06 PMBBC Sport — Van Persie sacked by Feyenoord after 16 months
  • 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Feyenoord sack van Persie after 'difficult season'
  • 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie after season review
What they're saying
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Dutch giants Feyenoord said on Sunday they had sacked Robin van Persie as coach after a frustrating season that saw them finish 19 points adrift of champions PSV Eindhoven.As well as finishing well behind runaway Eredivise champions PSV, Feyenoord also endured a tough season in Europe.

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Robin van Persie's spell as Feyenoord manager has come to an end after the Dutch club confirmed his dismissal on Sunday.The 42-year-old, who was under contract until 2027, leaves just weeks after the ...

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New Feyenoord Sporting Director Dévy Rigaux has decided that the club cannot continue with Robin van Persie as head coach next season. The former Club Brugge man indicated he would take a review of t...

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