Euro 2012: Ronaldo brace sees Portugal through, Dutch out
June 18th, 2012 - 4:03 am ICT by IANS
Kharkiv (Ukraine), June 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal a 2-1 comeback victory over Netherlands and a place in the quarterfinals of Euro 2012, as the ... Read more...
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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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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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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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Abramovich to spend 80 million pounds to bring ’sexy football’ to Chelsea
May 3rd, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 3 (ANI): Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich wants Chelsea to play more thrilling and attacking style next season and is ready to spend another 80 million pounds this summer to ... 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 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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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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Watch Live Here: Spain and Netherlands set for 2010 FIFA World Cup final match
July 12th, 2010 - 1:23 am ICT by BNO News
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (BNO NEWS) -- The 2010 World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands is set, as kick-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., EST.
Nelson Mandela surprised the crowd in Johannesburg ... 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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World Cup trophy to have new name on it
July 10th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 10 (DPA) Even if the outcome of Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands is uncertain, one thing is clear: There will be a new name on ... 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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Dutch the latest to seek revenge on the Germans
July 7th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, July 7 (DPA) It seems like everybody wants a World Cup revenge on Germany.
First, Argentina were looking for victory in the South Africa quarter-final to redress the balance for a ... 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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Dutch reach World Cup final after 3-2 defeat of Uruguay
July 7th, 2010 - 4:20 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, July 7 (DPA) The Netherlands will play their first World Cup final in 32 years after defeating Uruguay 3-2 Tuesday.
Dutch wonder duo Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben were both on ... Read more...
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Van Persie scores as Dutch win (Roundup)
June 25th, 2010 - 4:21 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 25 (DPA) The Netherlands beat Cameroon 2-1 in Cape Town Thursday to top Group F with a 100 percent record.
Robin Van Persie scored his first goal of ... Read more...
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Van Persie scores as Dutch win and top Group F (Lead)
June 25th, 2010 - 3:34 am ICT by IANS
Cape Town, June 25 (DPA) The Netherlands beat Cameroon 2-1 in Cape Town Thursday to top Group F with a 100 percent record. Robin Van Persie scored his first goal of ... Read more...
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Sneijder’s sizzler helps Dutch beat Japan to top Group E
June 19th, 2010 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, June 19 (DPA) The Netherlands made it two wins from two games in Group E at the football World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Japan here Saturday.
The Dutch got ... Read more...
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Arsenal’s Wenger eyes Inter Milan striker Balotelli
October 23rd, 2009 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23(ANI): Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly eyeing Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, who he says perfectly fits into his young team concept.According to reports, Arsenal officials watched the ... Read more...
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Manchester City, Marseille win in UEFA Cup
March 13th, 2009 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Hamburg, March 13 (DPA) Manchester City bagged a 2-0 victory over Denmark's Aalborg, while Italians Udinese hit holders Zenit St Petersburg with two late goals in first-leg matches in the pre-quarterfinals of ... Read more...
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