Tag: netherlands
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World Cup: Van Dijk hits back at spineless accusations over “One Love” armband
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has hit back at accusations that not wearing a “One Love” armband at the World Cup showed a lack of “backbone”. It was confirmed on Monday that skippers of the Oranje, England, Wales, Belgium, Germany, Denmark and Switzerland would not don the armband in Qatar.
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Qatar 2022: Senegal will be our toughest opposition – Van Dijk
Liverpool and Netherlands defender, Virgil Van Dijk has revealed that the Ternga Lions of Senegal will be a very tough opposition for his team at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Netherlands is drawn in group A alongside Senegal, host Qatar and South American side Ecuador .The Netherlands will play Senegal in group A opener…
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Costa Rica 2022: Netherlands ends Falconets impressive run
A litany of factors, including poor finishing, hard luck and dodgy officiating by Costa Rican official Marianela Araya saw the Nigeria U20 girls bow out of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup with a two-goal defeat by The Netherlands in their quarter-final match in Alajuela.
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Ukraine: Netherlands sends F-35 fighters to protect NATO airspace
The Netherlands has sent two F-35 fighters to protect NATO airspace over Eastern Europe amid Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Qatar 2022: Virgil Van Dijk insists Dutch deserve to qualify
Netherlands captain, Virgil van Dijk, says his country’s World Cup qualification was deserved in spite anxious last two qualifying matches before eventually booking their place at Qatar 2022 tournament. The Dutch, who missed out on the 2018 finals in Russia, ensured top place in Group G with a 2-0 win over Norway in Rotterdam on…
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Virgil Van Dijk slams Netherlands teammates
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk turned on his Netherlands teammates after their 2-2 draw with Montenegro. The result leaves their World Cup qualifying hopes in the balance. “I don’t know what to say. Unbelievable. Speechless,” Van Dijk stammered post-match. “It is outrageous how we played the second half. We want to attack, we want to…
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Ziyech would’ve been great for Netherlands – Hiddink
Former Netherlands coach Guus Hiddink admits he’s sorry Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech was lost to the country. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Ziyech committed his international career to Morocco early in his career. Hiddink called up Ziyech for the Netherlands when the midfielder was with Twente, but never capped him. “I really wanted Ziyech…
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Van Gaal named Netherlands coach for third time
Former Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has been named Netherlands head coach for the third time following Frank de Boer’s departure in June. De Boer stepped down from the post following the Netherlands’ disappointing round of 16 exit at the hands of the Czech Republic at the European Championships, and the Dutch Football Association…
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Euro 2020: Frank de Boer resigns after Netherlands shock exit
Frank de Boer has resigned as Netherlands coach. Former Crystal Palace, Inter Milan and Ajax coach De Boer had a clause in his contract stating he must reach the quarter-finals of the Euros to have his deal renewed beyond the summer. But after crashing out in the last 16 following a 2-0 defeat at the…
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Sneijder slams Wijnaldum after Netherlands shock exit
Former Netherlands international Wesley Sneijder slammed Georginio Wijnaldum after their Euro 2020 defeat to the Czech Republic. Netherlands are out of the Euros after their round of 16 defeat to the Czechs in Budapest. Sneijder slammed the performance of departing Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum. He said of the PSG signing: “Is this our captain? You want…