Tag: netherlands
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Netherlands out of Euros because of me – De Ligt
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt blames himself for Netherlands elimination from Euro 2020. De Ligt was sent off as Holland lost to the Czech Republic on Sunday night. “Obviously, it hurts,” De Ligt said live on NOS TV after the final whistle. “Fundamentally, we lost the game because of what I did. With hindsight, I…
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Czech Republic beat Netherlands to advance into Euro 2020 quarter-finals
A brave Czech Republic beat The Netherlands 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 on Sunday in Budapest. The Czechs will face Denmark on Saturday in Baku. This is so far the best campaign for the Czechs at the tournament since 2012, when they also reached the quarter-finals. Tomas Holes broke the deadlock after…
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Euro 2020: Netherlands, Austria through to knockout stage
Goals from Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum helped the Netherlands beat North Macedonia to make it three wins from three at Euro 2020. Austria reached the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time as a deserved win over Ukraine secured a last-16 tie against Italy. Franco Foda’s side produced a courageous display…
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FG threatens to suspend UAE, Netherlands flights
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it may suspend flight operations from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and The Netherlands. The decision, according to the PTF is due to the new COVID-19 protocols introduced by the countries for travellers. The two countries recently asked passengers from Nigeria to do a PCR test four…
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Frank de Boer to be named Holland coach
Former Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer is in line to be named new coach of Holland. The Dutch national team have been without a manager since Koeman left the role to become Barcelona boss in August. Dwight Lodeweges has been in charge for the interim but De Boer is expected to land the position…
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Arsene Wenger offers to take charge of Netherlands
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has offered to take charge of Netherlands national team. Fox Sports reports Wenger has offered to succeed Barcelona-bound Ronald Koeman as Netherlands boss. Koeman has overtaken Xavi and Mauricio Pochettino as favourite to replace sacked Barca chief Quique Setien. Wenger admits he still craves another hands-on role, having departed Arsenal…
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Arjen Robben comes out of retirement
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger Arjen Robben will resume his playing career next season. Robben has announced he is to come out of retirement to play for his hometown club FC Groningen. The 36-year-old announced his retirement a year ago, leaving Bayern Munich to bring an end to a 19-year career. The winger –…
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BREAKING: Eredivisie officially ends season, Ajax denied title
Eredivisie, highest echelon of professional football in the Netherlands has ended the league’s season, as Ajax is denied the title, without promotion or relegation of clubs. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the decision was made by the KNVB, the Dutch football association on Friday following a club vote after the federation stated that it was not an…
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Photos: Ethiopia receives stolen priceless crown from the Netherlands
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Thursday received a priceless 18th-century crown that a former refugee had kept hidden in his apartment in the Netherlands for two decades. The handover took place at a ceremony in the capital, Addis Ababa, attended by Sigrid Kaag, the Dutch minister for foreign trade and development cooperation and…
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Euro 2020: Netherlands shock Germany in topsy-turvy 4-2 win
Netherlands scored four times in 32 second-half minutes to stage a 4-2 comeback win against hosts Germany in their Euro 2020 Group C qualifier on Friday. The Germans went ahead with Serge Gnabry, netting his fourth goal in four qualifiers in the ninth minute. The Dutch came back stronger after the break, scoring twice in…