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De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

FIFA's medical chief has launched an astonishing attack on Holland's rugged approach in the World Cup final and said tougher sanctions are needed to punish "criminal and brutal" tackles. 8 Oct 2010
Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Shawcross Defends Henry and De Jong

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross claims some of the criticism being levelled at Karl Henry and Nigel de Jong is unfair and that the potential for serious injuries to occur is just part and parcel of modern football. 8 Oct 2010
De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

De Jong 'Forceful But Loyal' - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has called on referees to remain objective towards Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong. 6 Oct 2010
Van Bommel Comes to De Jong's Defence

Van Bommel Comes to De Jong's Defence

Mark van Bommel has urged Nigel de Jong not to alter his approach despite the Manchester City midfielder's removal from the Holland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden. 6 Oct 2010
Magpies Request De Jong Punishment

Magpies Request De Jong Punishment

Newcastle have called on the Football Association to take action against Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong over the tackle which left Hatem Ben Arfa with a double leg fracture. 6 Oct 2010
Holland Punish De Jong for Tackle

Holland Punish De Jong for Tackle

MANCHESTER City midfielder Nigel De Jong has been dropped from the Holland squad as punishment for his tackle which broke Hatem Ben Arfa's leg. 5 Oct 2010
No Regrets for De Jong

No Regrets for De Jong

NIGEL de Jong does not regret his horror challenge on Spain's Xabi Alonso in the World Cup final. 5 Sep 2010
Webb - I Should Have Sent Off De Jong

Webb - I Should Have Sent Off De Jong

Referee Howard Webb has admitted he should have shown Holland's Nigel de Jong a red card in the World Cup final for the Manchester City player's x-rated challenge on Xabi Alonso. 26 Aug 2010
Jong Makes Bochum Move

Jong Makes Bochum Move

NORTH Korea striker Jong Tae-se has joined German second division side Bochum. 10 Jul 2010
Our Fate Still In Our Hands - De Jong

Our Fate Still In Our Hands - De Jong

NIGEL de Jong claims Manchester City's midweek blip against Everton will soon be forgotten because their Champions League destiny is still in their hands. 28 Mar 2010
De Jong: No Malice In Tackle

De Jong: No Malice In Tackle

Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong insists he did not intend to injure USA's Stuart Holden after the Bolton player fractured his leg in yesterday's friendly in Amsterdam. 5 Mar 2010
De Jong Out Of Dutch Oz Squad

De Jong Out Of Dutch Oz Squad

Nigel de Jong has pulled out of the Holland squad for their friendly against Australia. 6 Oct 2009
Jong Disappointed By Frontale ACL Draw

Jong Disappointed By Frontale ACL Draw

Kawasaki Frontale striker Jong Tae Se was bitterly disappointed to see his side drawn against fellow Japanese outfit Nagoya Grampus in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. 30 Jun 2009
De Jong Excited By City 'Adventure'

De Jong Excited By City 'Adventure'

Kaka might not have been too interested in Manchester City's vision of the future but Nigel de Jong cannot wait to begin his "new adventure". 23 Jan 2009
De Jong Arrival Eases Kaka Disappointment

De Jong Arrival Eases Kaka Disappointment

Manchester City today embarked on a bit of retail therapy to get over the disappointment of missing out on Kaka - with the prospect of more to come. 22 Jan 2009
Hamburg Agree Fee With City for De Jong

Hamburg Agree Fee With City for De Jong

Hamburg have agreed a fee with Manchester City over the transfer of Holland midfielder Nigel de Jong to the Premier League club. 20 Jan 2009

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