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Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

Van Gaal receives KNVB backing

LOUIS van Gaal has received the backing of the Dutch FA after playing down the Netherlands' chances of FIFA World Cup glory. 12 Sep 2013
Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Van Gaal dampens World Cup expectation

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has insisted he would be happy just to make it past the "first round" at the FIFA World Cup in 2014. 11 Sep 2013
Van Gaal disappointed by negative Netherlands

Van Gaal disappointed by negative Netherlands

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal admitted he was not satisfied with his side's performance following their 2-2 draw with Estonia on Friday. 7 Sep 2013
Eredivisie wrap: PSV held at home

Eredivisie wrap: PSV held at home

PSV were held to a 0-0 home draw by newly promoted Eredivisie rivals Cambuur on Saturday, while newcomers Go Ahead Eagles won impressively. 1 Sep 2013
Eredivisie Wrap: PSV left frustrated

Eredivisie Wrap: PSV left frustrated

Zwolle went top of the Eredivisie with a 2-0 win at home to Cambuur on Saturday as PSV were held by Heracles and overhauled at the summit. 25 Aug 2013
Eredivisie Wrap: Ajax battle to beat Feyenoord, Twente run riot

Eredivisie Wrap: Ajax battle to beat Feyenoord, Twente run riot

Champions Ajax fought back from a goal down to beat fierce rivals Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on Sunday. 19 Aug 2013
Eredivisie Wrap: PSV continue dream start

Eredivisie Wrap: PSV continue dream start

PSV Eindhoven's excellent start to life under Phillip Cocu continued as they defeated Go Ahead Eagles 3-0 on Saturday. 18 Aug 2013
Eredivisie Wrap: PSV net five, Zwolle victorious

Eredivisie Wrap: PSV net five, Zwolle victorious

Zakaria Bakkali notched a hat-trick as PSV Eindhoven thrashed NEC Nijmegen 5-0 at the Philips Stadion on Saturday. 11 Aug 2013
Matildas suffer Dutch defeat

Matildas suffer Dutch defeat

THE Westfield Matildas have commenced their European tour suffering a 3-1 loss to a primed Dutch outfit. 30 Jun 2013
Van Gaal: Sneijder should join Chelsea

Van Gaal: Sneijder should join Chelsea

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has suggested Wesley Sneijder should join Chelsea in order to improve his international prospects. 13 Jun 2013
Dutch too good for China

Dutch too good for China

The Netherlands extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches with a 2-0 friendly win over China in Beijing on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
China win extends Netherlands unbeaten streak

China win extends Netherlands unbeaten streak

THE Netherlands extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches with a 2-0 friendly win over China in Beijing on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Sneijder hurt at losing Netherlands captaincy

Sneijder hurt at losing Netherlands captaincy

Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder has expressed his disappointment at losing the Netherlands captaincy to Robin van Persie. 11 Jun 2013
Van Persie celebrates Dutch captaincy

Van Persie celebrates Dutch captaincy

Robin van Persie celebrated being made the Netherlands' full-time captain with a convincing 3-0 win over Indonesia on Friday. 8 Jun 2013
Van Gaal to quit after Brazil

Van Gaal to quit after Brazil

Louis van Gaal has announced he will resign as Netherlands coach after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 1 Jun 2013
Young Roos v Netherlands pics

Young Roos v Netherlands pics

All the match action from Friday's friendly between the Young Socceroos and the Netherlands Under-21 national team. Pics by Getty Images. 25 May 2013