Krul, Fer withdraw from Dutch squad for World Cup qualifier
September 10th, 2012 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Sep 10 (IANS) Leroy Fer and Tim Krul will not travel to Budapest with the Dutch team for the 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Hungary Tuesday, the ... Read more...
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Jozy Altidore confident about Anzhi clash
August 20th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) AZ Alkmaar striker Jozy Altidore is confident that his team will be able to cope with Anzhi's Samuel Eto'o in their Europa League playoff first ... Read more...
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Van Gaal to coach Dutch national team
July 7th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, July 7 (IANS) The Dutch football association KNVB has appointed Louis van Gaal as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team.Van Gaal succeeds Bert van ... Read more...
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Russia coach Advocaat to manage PSV after Euro 2012
May 11th, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 11 (IANS) Russian coach Dick Advocaat has signed a one-year contract with PSV Eindhoven allowing the Dutchman to manage his erstwhile club after the European Championships.Advocaat who ... Read more...
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Ajax capture 31st Dutch league title
May 3rd, 2012 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Brussels, May 3 (IANS) Ajax secured their 31st Dutch league title by beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 in their penultimate game of the season.A brace from Siem de Jong Wednesday gave ... Read more...
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Ajax title party delayed despite win over FC Twente
April 30th, 2012 - 6:52 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 30 (IANS) Despite a 2-1 victory over FC Twente, Ajax were unable to capture the Dutch title after the 32nd Eredivisie round.Ajax had the upper hand in ... Read more...
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Ajax signs Schone, lures Narsingh and Moisander
April 20th, 2012 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 20 (IANS) Dutch football club Ajax made its first signing for the 2012/2013 season by signing Danish international Lasse Schone on a free transfer from NEC Nijmegen. ... Read more...
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Ajax move closer to Dutch title
April 16th, 2012 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, April 16 (IANS) Defending champions Ajax football club beat De Graafschap 3-1 to open a six-point lead over the other title contenders at the top of the Dutch ... Read more...
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Three Spanish sides in Europa League action
March 28th, 2012 - 4:37 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 28 (IANS) Three Spanish clubs are in Europa League football action Thursday as they aim to take a big step towards the semifinal of the competition.Atletico Madrid are ... Read more...
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Dutch football league title becomes two-team race
March 26th, 2012 - 5:25 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, March 26 (IANS) The close battle for the Eredivisie title seems to be heading towards a duel between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax after the latter beat rivals PSV ... Read more...
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Holman agrees Aston Villa deal
March 13th, 2012 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 13 (IANS) English Premier League club Aston Villa have signed Brett Holman from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The Australian midfielder will join the club at the end of ... Read more...
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Twente crush PSV as AZ move back on top in Dutch football
March 5th, 2012 - 4:20 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, March 5 (IANS) PSV suffered a humiliating 2-6 home defeat against FC Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie football.AZ Alkmaar took over the top position from PSV by ... Read more...
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Europa League: Manchester United edge out Ajax, Valencia beat Stoke
February 24th, 2012 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
Paris, Feb 24 (IANS) Manchester United snucked through to the last 16 of the Europa League football after they lost 1-2 in the second leg at home to Dutch outfit ... Read more...
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Dutch title race wide open after defeats of PSV and AZ
February 20th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague (Netherlands), Feb 20 (IANS) Dutch League leaders PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar suffered heavy defeats, while title rivals FC Twente and Ajax registered easy wins.PSV lost 0-3 away ... Read more...
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Only children spectators for Ajax-AZ rematch
January 13th, 2012 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague (Netherlands), Jan 13 (IANS) The decision of the Dutch football association (KNVB) to allow only children up to 12 years age to the cup match between Ajax and ... Read more...
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Suspended Ajax-AZ match to be replayed without spectators
December 28th, 2011 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague (Netherlands), Dec 28 (IANS) The suspended Dutch Cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar will be played all over again Jan 19 but without spectators, the professional football ... Read more...
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Parents of Ajax fan are in hiding for fear of reprisal
December 24th, 2011 - 3:55 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Dec 24 (IANS) Parents of the hooligan who disrupted the Dutch Cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar midweek are in hiding for fear of reprisals by hardcore ... Read more...
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Dutch Cup match abandoned after keeper kicks fan
December 22nd, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Amsterdam, Dec 22 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There was controversy during the Dutch Cup match between Ajax Amsterdam and AZ Alkmaar. A fan who invaded the pitch was attacked by Alkmaar's goalkeeper Esteban and ... Read more...
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Dutch Cup match suspended after fans attack goalkeeper
December 22nd, 2011 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, Dec 22 (IANS) The Dutch Cup match between Ajax and AZ Alkmaar was abandoned after an Ajax fan attacked AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado in the back and the keeper ... Read more...
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Van Gaal open to coaching a club
November 3rd, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Nov 3 (IANS) Dutch football coach Louis van Gaal has said he is open to accepting a job from a club since no country is going to ... Read more...
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Olsen names final Danish squad for World Cup
May 28th, 2010 - 9:00 pm ICT by IANS
Copenhagen, May 28 (DPA) Danish coach Morten Olsen Friday dropped four players from his provisional roster hours before his 23-strong World Cup squad were set to fly out to South Africa.
Olsen ... Read more...
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Maradona drops Coloccini, Lavezzi from Argentina squad
May 20th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) Argentina coach Diego Maradona has left out Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini and Napoli striker Ezequiel Lavezzi from his final 23-man World Cup squad.
Liverpool right winger Maxi ... Read more...
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