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.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Ake double helps Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Depay put the hosts ahead at halftime and Ake's double came after the break in another unconvincing Dutch performance, this time against one of Europe’s smallest soccer nations after being thumped in France last week in their first Group B game

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

IPL must wait as South Africa name full-strength squad

South Africa on Monday named a full-strength squad for two must-win one-day internationals against the Netherlands on Friday and Sunday.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Virus hits Dutch squad ahead of France Euro qualifier

Defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Sven Botman, forward Cody Gakpo, midfielder Joey Veerman and goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, have all been sent home by coach Ronald Koeman, the Dutch FA said on Thursday

February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

Heitinga to coach Ajax for the rest of the season

Former Netherlands international Johnny Heitinga will remain Ajax Amsterdam coach for the remainder of the season, the club said on Thursday.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Manchester United sign Dutch striker Weghorst on loan

Manchester United have signed Dutch striker Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season from Championship club Burnley, the Premier League side said on Friday.

January 6, 2023
January 6, 2023

Bayern Munich sign Netherlands international Daley Blind

Bayern Munich have signed Netherlands midfielder Daley Blind, the club announced on Thursday evening.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Klopp says Liverpool got timing of Gakpo deal right

Manager Juergen Klopp heaped praise on new signing Cody Gakpo's potential, adding that the Premier League club had got their timing just right to secure the signature of the highly sought-after Dutch forward.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Gakpo says Van Dijk persuaded him to join Liverpool

 Dutch forward Cody Gakpo said he was persuaded to join Liverpool by Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk, who also plays at the Premier League club.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Klinsmann points out why Brazil failed while Argentina succeeded

Legendary German footballer and a member of FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG), Jurgen Klinsmann, opined that Brazil made a mistake by not sending their best penalty takers in their quarterfinal defeat against Croatia. 

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

Argentina 2-1 Netherlands: What's your prediction?

Lionel Messi's hopes of winning an elusive World Cup will come up against the tactical scheming of veteran coach Louis van Gaal as Argentina face the Netherlands in Friday’s quarter-final at Lusail.