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Investing in yourself opens doors: my third season at FC Groningen
Een goed seizoen ontstaat zelden door één grote beslissing. Meestal is het het resultaat van kleine keuzes: blijven...
From injuries to Europe: my second season at FC Groningen
My second season at FC Groningen was one of growth, European nights, and hard lessons.
I scored against Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, felt that the truly elite was getting closer, but also learned how painful failure can be.
The main lesson?
Keep believing in yourself, but never underestimate the power of a good team around you.
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The World Cup has started. The Next Goal looks ahead.
This week sees the start of the World Cup, on 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, at the Mexico City Stadium — the former...
Why I chose three seasons at FC Groningen in 1982 instead of ‘quick money abroad’
After my season at Willem II, a lot changed. I had a strong year behind me, scored a lot, and noticed that...
What really happened that season at Willem II (1981/82)
Mental strength in football sounds like something abstract. Something you read or talk about. Until it becomes your profession...
Why my move to Willem II was more than just a transfer
After my first season in the Netherlands, everything seemed to fall into place. I had adjusted to a new country, a...
Adapt or get left behind
How my move to the Netherlands taught me what it really takes to succeed Talent sometimes opens the door, but...
The choice that changed everything.
Why you don't need to wait for certainty to take a big step. No certainty. Still choosing. The...
Why The Next Goal?
The mission behind the video podcast Why did Rob McDonald start The Next Goal?Because everyone needs 'a next goal',...
Why training in itself does not make a difference
Intro Many young players think getting better starts on the training pitch. More drills, better schemes, better...
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