Netherlands open World Cup campaign with win
September 8th, 2012 - 2:26 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, Sep 8 (IANS) World Cup runners-up the Netherlands opened their World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Turkey here.After the early disappointing Euro 2012 exit, Louis ... Read more...
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AC Milan lose to Sampdoria
August 27th, 2012 - 12:35 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) AC Milan's new-look side failed to impress as they lost to Sampdoria 1-0 in the Serie A season-opener in Milan.Andrea Costa scored the only goal ... Read more...
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Sneijder named captain of Dutch football team
August 15th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Aug 15 (IANS) Wesley Sneijder has replaced Mark van Bommel as the new captain of the Dutch football team, head coach Louis van Gaal announced ahead of Wednesday's ... Read more...
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Sneijder’s agent, Inter rubbish Anzhi rumours
July 13th, 2012 - 9:37 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, July 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder's agent has joined the club in denying reports that the Dutch international may move to Russian Premier League big-spenders ... Read more...
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Euro 2012: Last chance to change for Dutch team
June 16th, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
Kharkiv (Ukraine), June 16 (IANS) The Dutch national team is on the brink of elimination at Euro 2012 and coach Bert van Marwijk has indicated that things will change in ... Read more...
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Sneijder apologises to Dutch fans after defeat
June 14th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kharkiv (Ukraine), June 14 (IANS) Wesley Sneijder has apologised for the poor performance of the Dutch football team at the ongoing Euro 2012 Championship."I would like to apologise to everyone," ... 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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Gullit tips Germany to win Euro 2012
June 7th, 2012 - 8:49 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, June 7 (IANS) Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit believes if it comes down to a clash between Germany and Spain for the European Championship, as many football fans ... Read more...
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Euro 2012 Group B Preview: Many challenges in Group of Death
June 5th, 2012 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw, June 5 (IANS) All national team coaches agreed after the Euro 2012 Football Championships draw in December that only one pool could be touted as the "Group of Death" ... Read more...
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Dutch have no worries upfront, but defence vulnerable
June 2nd, 2012 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, June 2 (IANS) As runners-up of World Cup, the Netherlands will settle for nothing less than the title at Euro 2012, but the Dutch seem defensively more ... Read more...
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Netherlands defeat Slovakia in Rotterdam friendly
May 31st, 2012 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Rotterdam, May 31 (IANS) The Netherlands beat Slovakia 2-0 here in a friendly match before the start of the European 2012 football championships.After Saturday's 1-2 loss in Amsterdam against Bulgaria, ... Read more...
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Bulgaria stun the Netherlands with win in Amsterdam friendly
May 27th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, May 27 (IANS) The Dutch football team were left disappointed after a 1-2 loss to Bulgaria here in the first of three friendlies before the start of Euro 2012 ... 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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Pieters to miss Euro 2012 due to foot injury
May 8th, 2012 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 8 (IANS) The Netherlands will be without Erik Pieters at Euro 2012 after the PSV Eindhoven left-back received bad news on his foot injury.Just three hours ... Read more...
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Juve, Milan win to keep title race open
April 26th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, April 26 (IANS) Marco Borriello came off the bench to strike nine minutes from time and handed Italian Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 victory at Cesena. AC ... Read more...
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Robben’s brace gives Holland 3-2 win over England
March 1st, 2012 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 1 (IANS) Arjen Robben's last-gasp left-footed strike propelled Holland to a 3-2 victory against England in a football friendly at Wembley stadium, putting some pressure on caretaker manager ... 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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Inter Milan to visit Indonesia in May
January 31st, 2012 - 3:17 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, Jan 31 (IANS) Indonesia's emergence in the world football consciousness continues as Italian giant Inter Milan confirmed their visit this capital city in May.Inter, an 18-time Serie A champion, ... Read more...
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Modric is Man U’s prime summer target
January 22nd, 2012 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 22 (IANS) English Premier League giants Manchester United are planning a 50 million pound bid for Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who is currently playing for rival club ... 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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Groin injury keeps Robben out of Euro 2012 qualifiers
October 6th, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Oct 6 (IANS) Holland's star footballer Arjen Robben will miss the team's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden due to a groin injury.Robben left the Dutch ... Read more...
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It was important to get back on track: Ranieri
September 25th, 2011 - 12:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Sep 25 (IANS) Inter Milan's new coach Claudio Ranieri said his side started on the right foot in their 3-1 away victory over Bologna Saturday.Ranieri took charge only Thursday ... Read more...
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Inter draw 0-0 with Roma in Italian Serie A
September 18th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, Sep 18 (IANS) Inter Milan were still struggling to score a win in the new season as they were held to a scoreless draw by visitors Roma in the ... Read more...
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Sneijder could play as forward: Inter coach
September 11th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, Sep 11 (IANS) Inter Milan's head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed Saturday that star footballer Wesley Sneijder could play as a forward in the new season."I see Sneijder as ... Read more...
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Ferguson rejects reports of Sneijder’s move to Manchester United
July 14th, 2011 - 9:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson Thursday rejected reports that Dutch star Wesley Sneijder was moving to Old Trafford from Italian club Inter Milan.The Italian media ... Read more...
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Sneijder ready to sign for Manchester United
July 12th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 12 (IANS) Inter Milan's Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder is ready to sign for Manchester United this week in a club record 35 million pound deal.If the Inter Milan ... Read more...
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Fergie looking to land three top summer transfers
March 30th, 2011 - 1:20 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar. 30 (ANI): Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson believes he can land as many as three of his top transfer targets in the summer.Big changes are expected at Manchester ... Read more...
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Mourinho ‘The Special One’ destined to lead Man U, England: Sneijder
August 1st, 2010 - 2:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 1 (ANI): New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho 'The Special One' is destined to manage Manchester United and England, according to Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder.Real Madrid is just ... Read more...
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Ronaldo keen to take shirt as Real prepare for Raul departure
July 23rd, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, July 23 (DPA) Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to take over Raul Gonzalez's legendary number 7 shirt at Real Madrid, sports daily Marca said Friday.
Ronaldo had to accept the number 9 shirt ... Read more...
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Spain Make History, Andres Iniesta Pays Tribute To Dani Jarque
July 12th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Within two years of proving themselves to be the best side in Europe, the Spanish asserted themselves as the champions of the world in football on ... Read more...
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Muller bags Golden Boot and Young Player of the tournament awards
July 12th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 12 (ANI): German striker Thomas Muller, who scored five times in six games and assisted in making three, had a glorious end to the World Cup after he was ... Read more...
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Forlan named best player at World Cup
July 12th, 2010 - 5:56 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was Sunday night picked as the FIFA Golden Ball winner as best player of the 2010 World Cup by journalists accredited to cover the ... Read more...
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Mueller wins World Cup Golden Boot, best young player (Lead)
July 12th, 2010 - 5:28 am ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 12 (DPA) Germany midfielder Thomas Mueller has won the Golden Boot award for top scorer at the World Cup and was also named best young player of the tournament.
Mueller ... 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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