Euro 2012: Germany down Dutch 2-1 on Gomez double
June 14th, 2012 - 3:58 am ICT by IANS
Kharkiv (Ukraine), June 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two first-half goals from Mario Gomez were enough to give Germany a 2-1 win over the Netherlands Wednesday, in a result that leaves ... Read more...
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Van Marwijk includes uncapped Willems, Narsingh in Euro 2012 squad
May 27th, 2012 - 5:40 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 27 (IANS) Dutch football coach Bert van Marwijk named his definite 23-man squad for Euro 2012, including uncapped Jetro Willems and Luciano Narsingh.Vurnon Anita (Ajax), Siem ... Read more...
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Van Marwijk drops Maduro, Emanuelson in Dutch Euro 2012 squad
May 16th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 16 (IANS) The Netherlands head coach Bert van Marwijk has reduced his Euro 2012 squad to 27 members, dropping seven players, including Urby Emanuelson, Georginio Wijnaldum ... Read more...
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Uncapped Narsingh and John in Dutch squad against England
February 24th, 2012 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague (Netherlands), Feb 24 (IANS) Luciano Narsingh and Ola John received their first call-up for the Netherlands national football team Friday for next Wednesday's friendly against England at ... Read more...
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Boerrigter new face in Dutch squad, Babel makes comeback
November 4th, 2011 - 8:14 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Nov 4 (IANS) Derk Boerrigter received his first call-up for the Netherlands national team as head coach Bert van Marwijk announced his squad for the forthcoming friendlies ... Read more...
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I should have sent off de Jong in World Cup final: Webb
August 26th, 2010 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 26 (DPA) Referee Howard Webb admitted Thursday that he should have shown Dutch midfielder Nigel de Jong a straight red card for his foul on Xabi Alonso in July's World ... Read more...
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Gentleman del Bosque the real winner
July 12th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Spain's victorious coach, Vicente del Bosque, proved to be the real winner of Sunday's World Cup final against the Netherlands as he refused to dwell on some of ... Read more...
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Dutch media blame ‘chump’ Webb for WC final defeat
July 12th, 2010 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Dutch media today labelled English referee Howard Webb a "chump" following his controversial display in Holland's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final last night.Webb ... Read more...
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Historic Spain victory caps euphoric African World Cup (Roundup)
July 12th, 2010 - 6:37 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) A historic first World Cup victory for Spain in Soccer City capped the first World Cup in Africa Sunday, with a brief appearance by Nelson Mandela sealing ... Read more...
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Iniesta goal gives Spain World Cup glory (Second Lead)
July 12th, 2010 - 5:22 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Andres Iniesta became a legend Sunday by scoring in extra time to give Spain their first World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in ... Read more...
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Yellow and red cards at World Cup
July 12th, 2010 - 5:12 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Complete list of yellow and red cards issued in the 64 games of the June 11-July 11 World Cup in South Africa:
Red cards (9)Australia (2):Tim ... Read more...
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Spain end long wait for football’s Holy Grail
July 12th, 2010 - 5:11 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Viva Espania! Spain crowned their meteoric rise to football grandeur Sunday by lifting the World Cup for the first time in the country's history.
Andres Iniesta netted the ... Read more...
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Spain beats the Netherlands 1-0 to win its first World Cup
July 12th, 2010 - 5:05 am ICT by BNO News
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (BNO NEWS) -- Spain beat out the Netherlands to win the FIFA 2010 World Cup after Andrés Iniesta scored a goal during the second period of overtime.Iker Casillas, captain ... Read more...
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Iniesta goal earns Man of the Match of final
July 12th, 2010 - 4:44 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Andres Iniesta's goal in the 116th minute earned Spain their first World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands Sunday as well as the Man of ... Read more...
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Spain beat Dutch to capture first World Cup title (Lead)
July 12th, 2010 - 4:34 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Andres Iniesta's goal late in extra time guided Spain to a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands Sunday and their first ever World Cup title.
Barcelona star Iniesta, who ... Read more...
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World Cup trophy handed over to Spain
July 12th, 2010 - 4:23 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) The 2010 World Cup trophy was handed over to Spain captain Iker Casillas by FIFA head Joseph Blatter and South Africa President Jacob Zuma at Soccer City following ... Read more...
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Spain, Netherlands break yellow card record (Lead)
July 12th, 2010 - 4:08 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) When English referee Howard Webb booked Dutch defender John Heitinga in the 57th minute of Sunday's World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain, he was probably not ... Read more...
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Spain clinch maiden World Cup title
July 12th, 2010 - 4:05 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Spain captured their first World Cup title Sunday by beating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time.
Andres Iniesta scored the title-winning goal for Spain in the 116th minute in ... Read more...
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Spain, Netherlands break yellow card record
July 12th, 2010 - 3:28 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) When English referee Howard Webb booked Dutch defender John Heitinga in the 57th minute of Sunday's World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain, he was probably not ... Read more...
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World Cup final lineups
July 12th, 2010 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 11 (DPA) Lineups for the World Cup final between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg Sunday:
Netherlands vs Spain (kickoff 1830 GMT)Netherlands:Maarten Stekelenburg, Gregory Van der Wiel, John ... Read more...
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Yellow and red cards at World Cup
July 8th, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 8 (DPA) List of yellow and red cards issued at the 2010 World Cup by the end July 7 (62 of 64 games):
Red cards (9)Australia (2):Tim Cahill... Read more...
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Yellow and red cards at World Cup
July 7th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 7 (DPA) List of yellow and red cards issued at the 2010 World Cup by the end of July 6 (61 of 64 games):
Red cards (9)Australia (2):Tim ... Read more...
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The Netherlands upset favourites Brazil 2-1 (Lead)
July 2nd, 2010 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Port Elizabeth (South Africa), July 2 (DPA) The Netherlands came from behind to beat 10-man Brazil 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth Friday to reach the World Cup ... Read more...
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Everton Saha would “love it” if Man U wins Premier League crown
February 12th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb. 12 (ANI): Everton forward Lois Saha "would love it" if his twin goals which sank Chelsea on Wednesday help Manchester United win the Premier League crown.Although the French ... Read more...
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Atletico Madrid fans furious at lack of summer signings
September 3rd, 2009 - 9:19 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Sep 3 (DPA) The long-suffering fans of Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are furious at the club's lack of summer signings.
This is the unavoidable conclusion to be drawn from an online poll ... Read more...
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Spanish Cup: Messi puts Barcelona on road to quarters
January 7th, 2009 - 3:15 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, Jan 7 (DPA) Lionel Messi gave one of the best performances of his promising career in Madrid, scoring a handsome hat-trick as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a one-sided fifth ... Read more...
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Brazilian Assuncao signs with Atletico Madrid
July 7th, 2008 - 1:28 pm ICT by IANS
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Madrid, July 7 (DPA) Football club Atletico Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Paulo Assuncao from FC Porto. It is not clear how much Atletico will pay Porto for the ... Read more...
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Boulahrouz dropped as Dutch Euro-squad is unveiled
May 28th, 2008 - 1:36 pm ICT by admin
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Hoenderloo (Netherlands), May 28(DPA) Defender Mario Melchiot recovered in time from injury to make the final cut at the expense of Khalid Boulahrouz when the Dutch 23-player squad for Euro 2008 was ... Read more...
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Both Euro 2008 football co-hosts suffer defeats in friendlies
March 27th, 2008 - 12:06 pm ICT by admin
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Hamburg, March 27 (DPA) It was a bad night for Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria and Switzerland as both sides lost friendly internationals and shipped four goals each. Austria took a 3-0 lead ... Read more...
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