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Sneijder, Van der Vaart get Netherlands nod

Sneijder, Van der Vaart get Netherlands nod

Wesley Sneijder and Rafael van der Vaart have been recalled to the Netherlands squad for this month's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. 7 Mar 2013
Netherlands held by Italy

Netherlands held by Italy

Marco Verratti came off the bench to earn Italy a dramatic and undeserved 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday. 7 Feb 2013
Van Gaal leaves out Netherlands stars

Van Gaal leaves out Netherlands stars

Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben have all been left out of the Netherlands squad for their friendly against Italy. 24 Jan 2013
Eredivisie Wrap: Ajax Closing In On Leaders

Eredivisie Wrap: Ajax Closing In On Leaders

Ajax closed the gap on league leaders Twente and Vitesse after recording a comfortable 2-0 win over Groningen, while RKC Waalwijk also won. 9 Dec 2012
Dutch Linesman Dies After Youth Assault

Dutch Linesman Dies After Youth Assault

A Dutch linesman who was attacked after a Sunday youth league game has died as a result of his injuries. 5 Dec 2012
Van Gaal Employs Hiddink Methods

Van Gaal Employs Hiddink Methods

LOUIS Van Gaal has turned to Guus Hiddink to revitalise the Netherlands national team. 19 Nov 2012
The Netherlands Draw Against Germany

The Netherlands Draw Against Germany

The Netherlands have recorded a scoreless draw against Germany in Wednesday's international friendly at the Amsterdam ArenA. 15 Nov 2012
De Boer Backs Ajax Philosophy

De Boer Backs Ajax Philosophy

Former Netherlands international Ronald de Boer believes Ajax's youth policy is the right pathway to achieving sustained success. 14 Nov 2012
Van Gaal: Germany Have More Quality

Van Gaal: Germany Have More Quality

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal admits that Germany have better players than his own side ahead of their friendly on Wednesday. 14 Nov 2012
Dutch Will Want Revenge, Says Bierhoff

Dutch Will Want Revenge, Says Bierhoff

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff said Wednesday's clash with the Netherlands in Amsterdam holds more weight than an average friendly. 13 Nov 2012
Eredivisie Wrap: RKC Thump Utrecht

Eredivisie Wrap: RKC Thump Utrecht

RKC Waalwijk scored a surprise 4-0 win over fourth-placed Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Saturday. 11 Nov 2012
Van Der Sar Set For Ajax Return

Van Der Sar Set For Ajax Return

Edwin van der Sar appears on the verge of making a return to Ajax after being offered an unspecified position on their board of directors. 10 Nov 2012
Eredivisie Wrap: NAC Breda Start New Era With 4-1 Win

Eredivisie Wrap: NAC Breda Start New Era With 4-1 Win

NAC Breda claimed a vital 4-1 victory over fellow strugglers VVV Venlo, while ADO Den Haag easily accounted for Willem II on Saturday. 28 Oct 2012
Three Goals Not Enough For Van Gaal

Three Goals Not Enough For Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal was bullish after the Netherlands saw off Andorra 3-0 on Friday night, complaining that the scoreline was not to his liking. 13 Oct 2012
WCQ Wrap: Russia Edge Portugal

WCQ Wrap: Russia Edge Portugal

Russia edged out Portugal in their 2014 World Cup qualifying clash as Romania's chances of heading to Brazil were also boosted on Friday. 13 Oct 2012
De Boer Backs Winter World Cup In 2022

De Boer Backs Winter World Cup In 2022

Former Netherlands star Ronald de Boer believes the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be played in winter. 12 Oct 2012