Netherlands

Nations League / Netherlands into quarterfinals as Germany hit record seven

Netherlands and Hungary went into the match tied on five points each and with the winner set to join Germany in ensuring their progress from Group A3 to the quarter-finals.

Indonesia go Dutch in pursuit of World Cup dreams

An Indonesian team under Dutch colonial rule sailed to France for the 1938 World Cup -- they lost their only game 6-0 and the country has not played at the tournament since.

Nations League / Dutch coach Koeman pleased with five-goal performance

The Dutch were 2-1 up at the break but allowed Bosnia back into the match at 3-2 with some 15 minutes remaining, only to go on and score two late goals for a convincing winning margin.

England ready to grasp shot at 'history' against the Dutch

England manager Gareth Southgate said the Three Lions are sensing their shot at history in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund.

Gakpo shrugs off Liverpool struggles to spark Dutch run at Euro

Gakpo has shrugged off an indifferent season at club level to shine once more for his country on the biggest stage of a major international tournament.

From Koeman's free-kick to Euro 96: Five Netherlands v England clashes

There was a time when the two nations met regularly on the international stage, but the match in Dortmund will be just the second competitive game between the sides this century.

England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-

Weghorst emerges as Dutch wildcard ahead of Euros semi

Weghorst burst into football's global consciousness with a stunning brace as a substitute against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final and is still devastating in that role.

Turkiye target 2026 as Ozcan and Calhanoglu express pride

Turkiye will target a deep run at the 2026 World Cup after leaving Euro 2024 with their heads held high, say midfield duo Salih Ozcan and Hakan Calhanoglu.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Ajax hit 'historic' low after defeat to amateur club

Four-time European champions Ajax have "reached an historic low" following its shock 3-2 cup defeat at the hands of an amateur club, capping a horror season for the once-mighty Amsterdam powerhouse, pundits and fans said on Friday.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

India bat in search of perfect nine

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat in their final group fixture of the World Cup against the Netherlands at the M Chinnawasmy Stadium in Bengaluru today.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Bangladesh lose by 87 runs against Netherlands 

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards scored his second fifty of the tournament to help his side post 229 in their World Cup encounter against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. 

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Bangladesh asked to bowl at Eden

The Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in their sixth World Cup fixture at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Couple of more wins can make people stop joking: Logan van Beek

"I watched a Dutch sports show this morning and they were talking about cricket and laughing how it's pretty similar to a nine to five job, how long it takes, and they're making a few other jokes," said Van Beek.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Engelbrecht, Van Beek hit maiden ODI fifties to rescue Dutch

Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek hit maiden one-day international fifties as the Netherlands recovered from a poor start to post 262 against Sri Lanka in the World Cup on Saturday.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

French footballer apologises for 'nervous laugh' during minute's silence

France international Jean-Clair Todibo on Monday apologised for laughing during a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict and a murdered French teacher before a Euro 2024 qualifier last week.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

European Qualifiers are back on

The road to Germany resumed this week as Euro 2024 qualifying kicked back into action with a number of teams in position to clinch qualification.

October 7, 2023
October 7, 2023

De Leede ready for New Zealand versions of Shaheen, Rauf

Now the Dutch, the only second-tier Associate team at the 10-nation World Cup, must bounce back against the Kiwis who started their campaign with a thumping nine-wicket rout of champions England on Thursday.

October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023

De Leede four-for helps Dutch bowl out Pakistan for 286

Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede took four wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 286 in the World Cup on Friday, derailing an innings which featured half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.