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Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Van Nistelrooy has also gained valuable experience as Assistant Coach for the Netherlands national team under Guus Hiddink.

Dutchman Slot named Liverpool's new manager

Dutchman Slot named Liverpool's new manager

Rediff.com21 May 2024

On Sunday, after Liverpool's final game of the season, a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, Klopp led the Anfield crowd in a song for the incoming manager.

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell like hotcakes

'OneLove' anti-hate armbands sell like hotcakes

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The "OneLove" armbands FIFA banned at the World Cup in Qatar are suddenly selling like hotcakes.

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Koeman helped the Netherlands reach the Euro 2020 finals after they had missed the previous tournament

Blow for the Dutch as injured Van de Beek out of Euro

Blow for the Dutch as injured Van de Beek out of Euro

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Return of Colombian, Netherlands soccer season 'not viable'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The Dutch football season was effectively ended on Tuesday after the government extended a ban on major public events by three months, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said in a statement. Colombian President Ivan Duque also dismissed the idea of restarting the county's soccer league behind closed doors, saying to do so would endanger the health of players and staff.

Dutch football has 'lost its innocence' after fixing attempt comes to light

Dutch football has 'lost its innocence' after fixing attempt comes to light

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Probe had uncovered a bid by Ibrahim Kargbo, then a player at Willem II Tilburg, to fix the outcome of a league match against FC Utrecht in August 2009 in co-operation with convicted Singaporean fraudster Wilson Raj Perumal

World Cup chit-chat: Injury puts Van Der Vaart out

World Cup chit-chat: Injury puts Van Der Vaart out

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Experienced Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart will miss the World Cup finals through injury, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday.

Sneijder calls time on Dutch career

Sneijder calls time on Dutch career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Midfielder Wesley Sneijder ended his record-breaking career with the Netherlands by announcing his retirement from international football on Sunday.

Van Gaal gets second stint as Netherlands coach

Van Gaal gets second stint as Netherlands coach

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Netherlands have re-appointed Louis van Gaal as coach in place of Bert van Marwijk who stepped down after the team lost all three group matches at Euro 2012 last month, the FA said on Friday.

Van Basten quits Dutch national team for FIFA job

Van Basten quits Dutch national team for FIFA job

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'I have agreed with Danny Blind to stay as an assistant until the end of the year'

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

No Dutch league title awarded; Osasuna director jailed

No Dutch league title awarded; Osasuna director jailed

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

No Dutch top-flight league soccer title will be awarded this season after the COVID-19 pandemic brought the campaign to a premature close, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said after a meeting with clubs and unions representing coaches and players on Friday. Ajax were top of the Eredivisie table with 56 points from 25 games, only ahead of AZ on goal difference, and both teams will now fill the Netherlands' qualifying places in UEFA's 2020-21 Champions League, Europe's elite club competition.

Van Basten named Netherlands coach

Van Basten named Netherlands coach

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The 39-year-old former international striker will replace Dick Advocaat, who resigned days after the Netherlands lost 2-1 in the Euro 2004 semi-final to hosts Portugal.

World Cup chit-chat: Netherlands' Martins Indi hospitalised after consussion

World Cup chit-chat: Netherlands' Martins Indi hospitalised after consussion

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi has suffered a mild concussion during their 3-2 victory over Australia in the World Cup and is hospitalised, the Dutch football association KNVB stated after the match.

Ajax ban Suarez for biting PSV player

Ajax ban Suarez for biting PSV player

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Ajax Amsterdam have suspended their captain Luis Suarez for two matches after he bit PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal on the shoulder during their 0-0 draw on Saturday.

Van Nistelrooy quits international arena

Van Nistelrooy quits international arena

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Ruud van Nistelrooy has retired from international football, the Dutch Football Association said in a statement.

Robben back for Dutch World Cup qualifier after a year away

Robben back for Dutch World Cup qualifier after a year away

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Arjen Robben is set to make his return to the Netherlands team for the first time in a year for their World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg. In agreement with his club, Bayern Munich, Robben will only be available for that competitive fixture on Nov. 13 and will sit out the friendly with neighbours Belgium four days earlier, coach Danny Blind said on Friday. The 32-year-old has had a litany of injuries, mainly hamstring problems, over the last 12 months and won the last of his 88 caps in the 3-2 away win over Wales last November, when he scored twice.

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The friendly between Netherlands and France on Friday will be halted for a minute's silence in the 14th minute in a tribute to Johan Cruyff.

Injured Robben to remain in Dutch squad

Injured Robben to remain in Dutch squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk will keep Arjen Robben in his World Cup squad after the winger's hamstring injury proved less serious than first thought following a scan Sunday.

Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad

Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Netherlands striker Robin van Persie pulled out of the Dutch squad preparing to play Macedonia in a World Cup Group Nine qualifier on Wednesday.

Robben ruled out of Dutch opener

Robben ruled out of Dutch opener

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Dutch winger Arjen Robben will miss Netherlands' opening Euro 2008 Group C match with Italy on Monday after picking up a groin injury during Saturday's training, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said.

Babel out, Boulahrouz in

Babel out, Boulahrouz in

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Forward Ryan Babel has been ruled out of the Dutch squad for Euro 2008 after suffering an ankle injury in training on Saturday, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said in a statement.

Blatter's rival Van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidential election

Blatter's rival Van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidential election

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Michael van Praag has withdrawn from next week's election and thrown his weight behind Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein.

Former Dutch coach Michels dead

Former Dutch coach Michels dead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2005

'The General', who invented the concept of 'total football', led The Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup final.

Injured Dutch trio out of World Cup

Injured Dutch trio out of World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Arjen Robben, Kevin Hofland and Dave van den Bergh will miss WC qualifiers due to injury.

Dutch approach Van Basten

Dutch approach Van Basten

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

The Ajax coach and former ace Dutch striker has been approached to take over the national team.

Israeli footballer from Dutch club refused entry to UAE

Israeli footballer from Dutch club refused entry to UAE

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

An Israeli international with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem has been refused permission to attend a training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the club said on Monday.

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Danny Blind was named the new coach of the Netherlands, replacing Guus Hiddink who resigned this week after a run of poor results.

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein have bid to stand for FIFA president.

Guus Hiddink steps down as Netherlands coach

Guus Hiddink steps down as Netherlands coach

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Guus Hiddink has quit as coach of the Netherlands after spending less than one year in his second spell in the job, the Football Association (KNVB) has announced.

The girl who ran away from home to play football

The girl who ran away from home to play football

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Turambekar's story is inspiring, to say the least. Read on as she recounts her remarkable journey in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Ajax join Champions League with the minnows

Ajax join Champions League with the minnows

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam find themselves among the pre-qualifiers for the Champions League this year as Dutch football pays the price for its declining record in continental competition.

Detractors must unite to oust Blatter: Van Praag

Detractors must unite to oust Blatter: Van Praag

Rediff.com22 May 2015

'It is impossible that FIFA moves on with its current presidency'

Football PIX: Ajax complete Dutch double; Lazio win Coppa Italia

Football PIX: Ajax complete Dutch double; Lazio win Coppa Italia

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Ajax Amsterdam registered a 4-1 win at De Graafschap, their first title since 2014 and a record-extending 34th overall completed the double after they won the KNVB Cup earlier this month.

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Football Extras: Guardiola talks Liverpool's form and more...

Rediff.com6 May 2019

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