Spain and the Netherlands locked horns in a UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg thriller at the Mestalla Stadium last night, a rollercoaster encounter that saw Spain emerge victorious after a dramatic penalty shootout. The 3-3 draw on the night meant a 5-5 aggregate score, but Spain held their nerve to secure a 5-4 win ...
Jurrien Timber has become a pivotal part of the Arsenal backline in the 2024/25 season after missing almost the entirety of last season with a horrible knee injury. The Dutch full-back is proving to be a jack of all trades for Mikel Arteta thanks to his ability to play basically anywhere in the backline. Jurrien ...
The Netherlands come out of the final international break of this year with a win and a draw against Hungary and Bosnia to add to their tally, but also some cracks developing within their squad, with Wout Weghorst and Cody Gakpo making headlines. Gakpo came into the international break in great form, scoring 4 goals ...
The UEFA Nations League clash between European heavyweights Germany and the Netherlands proved to be an extremely entertaining affair. After a lot of twists and turns, both sides had to share points with a 2-2 draw but there was a lot of drama on offer in one of the most competitive games in the Nations ...
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United newboy Joshua Zirkzee were involved in a heated derby ahead of the international break. On that occasion, the centre-back got the better of Zirkzee and saw his Liverpool side get a huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford to maintain their perfect start under Arne Slot. Fast-forward a ...
The game between the Netherlands and England saw a thrilling end to the game when Ollie Watkins stole the win right at the death. And stealing is the exact feeling in the Dutch camp, with Virgil van Dijk making it clear after the game. When van Dijk was asked to comment on the refereeing, he ...
When a boy with dreadlocks from Hauge, Netherlands entered the Cobham in 2011, many eyes gazed upon the 16-year-old. Same nation, same hairstyle, same facial features, if it is that Ruud Gullit‘s son, many wondered. For a young Nathan Ake, this was nothing new. “Wherever I go, people say: ‘Hey, look, there is Ruud Gullit’s ...
Cody Gakpo made his parents mighty proud by scoring his first-ever goal in the European Championships in the Netherlands’ 2-1 win over Poland. The Liverpool forward was a real menace in the final third and was rewarded for his tenacity when his long-range effort rifled into the back of the net, albeit with some help ...
If you live somewhere in Breda, Netherlands and one fine morning you have this wish to go back in time and somehow manage to pull it off, don’t be surprised if you see Virgil van Dijk washing dishes at a local restaurant. Yes, the same van Dijk who plays for Liverpool FC and is one ...
The Argentina–Netherlands game in the quarter-finals of the Qatar World Cup was definitely one for the ages. It basically had everything for the complete entertaining package. There were goals, last-minute drama, LOTS of bookings, brawls and a penalty shootout as a cherry on top. The match was absolutely thrilling stuff that kept every fan at ...
The scenes at Lusail Stadium that followed Argentina’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory against an ashen Dutch side seem to have made more headlines than the victory itself. A match rife with controversy and violence, the fixture entailed countless yellow cards and the Dutch Dumfries being sent off in the final minutes of ...
There is a general saying in football that the best referees are those who can keep themselves out of the spotlight. Those who do their jobs just as they’re meant to be done, allow the games to flow in a fluid fashion and can stop the matches from spiralling into ugly affairs are not even ...
The Qatar World Cup 2022 has produced some highly memorable matches so far. But the most bonkers match was probably the one that took place between Argentina and the Netherlands in the quarter-finals clash on Friday. The game was absolutely essential stuff for football fans and produced stuff to keep you on the edge of ...
The Round of 16 fixture on the 9th of December 2022 witnessed 5-time World Champions Brazil crash out of contention as Croatia seal a place in the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The night also witnessed Argentina inch a step closer to Lionel Messi‘s dream of lifting the World Cup for the first ...
Denzel Dumfries Doubts Lionel Messi World Cup Loss Will Make The Dutch Mourn After the “best performance” of his career against the USA, Denzel Dumfries is ultra-focused on ensuring that Netherlands wins against Argentina in their 2022 FIFA World Cup‘s Round of 16 fixture, and he certainly won’t be too bothered about disappointing Messi fans, ...
The Netherlands is cruising through in this edition of the FIFA World Cup. After topping their group, the Dutch eliminated the US Men’s National team in the round of 16 and are on course to face a rejuvenated Argentina in the Quarter Finals. Memphis Depay opened the scoring in the 10th minute while a masterclass ...
Aside from being intriguing content, international games bring forward the exciting notion of teammates, or former teammates, facing off against each other. In the case of current club-mates, the contest is usually preceded by a wholesome interaction. And when former teammates land on opposing sides, fans are treated to a mini-reunion. Yesterday’s Round of 16 ...
