# Netherlands

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# easy

Ireland's rivals France thrash Netherlands in group opener

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as captain with two goals and an assist.

25.4k

Mar 24th 2023, 10:26 PM

# easy

Ireland's rivals France thrash Netherlands in group opener

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as with two goals and an assist.

9.8k

Mar 24th 2023, 10:11 PM

# Setback

Bad news for Ireland's rivals as Dutch lose several players for France clash

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo and Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt are among the individuals ruled out.

6.5k

Mar 23rd 2023, 11:30 AM

# misfortune

Ireland's rivals France and Netherlands suffer blows ahead of clash

Frenkie de Jong and Steven Bergwijn are among the players ruled out, while Mike Maignan has been confirmed as Les Bleus’ new number one

7.8k

Mar 20th 2023, 6:59 PM

Last year

2022

# Transfer News

Liverpool agree 'record' deal to sign World Cup star Cody Gakpo

The PSV star scored three goals in Qatar, and is now on his way to England to finalise a switch to Merseyside.

28.7k

Dec 26th 2022, 10:40 PM

# Unhappy

Lionel Messi slams referee after Argentina win

Antonio Mateu Lahoz has come under fire for his handling of the World Cup quarter-final.

9.9k

Dec 10th 2022, 3:27 PM

# difference of opinion

Van Gaal hits back at critics ahead of last-16 showdown

The 71-year-old is unbeaten in a record 10 World Cup matches as a coach.

5.2k

Dec 2nd 2022, 8:24 PM

# Unimpressed

'Why don’t you write you think it is terribly boring' - Van Gaal

The Oranje topped their World Cup group on seven points after easily beating hosts Qatar 2-0.

7.9k

Nov 30th 2022, 4:21 PM

# A Grade

Cody Gakpo strikes again as Netherlands top group with win over Qatar

Louis van Gaal’s Dutch top Group A to set a last-16 date against the runners-up in England’s group.

7.8k

Nov 29th 2022, 5:24 PM

# Wanted

Netherlands star flattered by Man United interest

Cody Gakpo has been the star for the Dutch so far, scoring in each of their first two Group A games.

10.1k

Nov 28th 2022, 12:58 PM

# Review

Kenny's Ireland don't need to look far for inspiration after largely forgettable 12 months

It’s been a mixed year for the Irish team.

10.9k

Nov 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Optimism

Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says coach

The country’s final group game against the Netherlands on Tuesday has now become a dead rubber.

6.5k

Nov 25th 2022, 10:00 PM

# Must do better

Netherlands came up against 'much better opponent'

Louis van Gaal’s side were left frustrated by Ecuador.

11.3k

Nov 25th 2022, 9:50 PM

# Mixed Fortunes

Hosts Qatar crash out of World Cup after Holland draw

The hosts suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Senegal earlier.

7.4k

Nov 25th 2022, 6:07 PM

# much loved

'We earned more praise and respect during the tournament than most world champions before or since'

Read an extract from ‘The Nearly Men: The Eternal Allure of the Greatest Teams That Failed To Win the World Cup’ by Aidan Williams.

6.6k

Nov 25th 2022, 6:15 AM

# Explainer

How Ireland could still qualify for the Euros even if they finish bottom of their group

Stephen Kenny’s side were handed a tough draw, with Netherlands and France the favourites to progress.

13.6k

Oct 10th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Great expectations

Holders Netherlands have to settle for draw in Euros opener

They earned a point against Sweden while in the other group game, Portugal drew 2-2 with Switzerland.

3.6k

Jul 9th 2022, 10:27 PM

# Opinion

Ranking the 8 teams most likely to win the Euros

Spain, England and Netherlands are among the favourites.

4.9k

Jul 5th 2022, 6:00 AM

# too good

Tottenham and Barcelona stars on target as Holland secure emphatic win over Belgium

Memphis Depay and Steven Bergwijn were on target for the Dutch.

5.8k

Jun 3rd 2022, 10:26 PM

# good news

Netherlands coach Van Gaal says cancer treatment behind him

Van Gaal still plans to lead his team at the World Cup in Qatar in seven months’ time.

4.4k

Apr 11th 2022, 10:19 PM

# illness

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal reveals he has prostate cancer

The 70-year-old told RTL television on Sunday that the players ‘don’t know it’.

19.1k

Apr 4th 2022, 7:50 AM

# War of Words

Qatar hits back at 'ridiculous' attack by Louis van Gaal

In a rare outburst, Hassan al-Thawadi, chief executive of the World Cup Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, tore into the Dutch coach.

9.4k

Mar 25th 2022, 11:28 PM

# Boost

Burnley sign Netherlands striker for €14 million

Wout Weghorst has joined the English side from VfL Wolfsburg.

10.7k

Jan 31st 2022, 2:33 PM

All time

# Unimpressed

Virgil van Dijk blasts 'awful, outrageous' Dutch performance

The Netherlands could only draw 2-2 against Montenegro.

13.4k

Nov 14th 2021, 4:21 PM

# The42reads

The Irish star tasked with filling the Roy Keane void

Matt Holland, the hero of Ireland’s last World Cup qualifier away to Portugal, chats to The42.

23.6k

Aug 29th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Back once again

Van Gaal comes out of retirement to be appointed Netherlands boss for the third time

The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United manager turns 70 this Sunday.

4.0k

Aug 4th 2021, 11:21 AM

# Transfer News

Dortmund reportedly chasing Netherlands star as Sancho replacement

According to magazine Kicker and Ruhr Nachrichten, the German club have targeted Donyell Malen.

11.0k

Jul 5th 2021, 5:29 PM

# stepped down

Frank de Boer quits as Netherlands manager after Euro 2020 exit

The Dutch suffered a shock 2-0 loss to the Czech Republic on Sunday.

4.6k

Jun 29th 2021, 5:17 PM

# taking the blame

Matthijs de Ligt admits Holland ‘lost because of what I did’

The Juventus defender was sent off and the Czech Republic went on to win 2-0 in Budapest.

5.6k

Jun 28th 2021, 7:31 PM

# Done Deal

Barcelona sign Memphis Depay on free transfer

Barca have agreed a two-year deal with the Netherlands star.

7.1k

Jun 19th 2021, 6:17 PM

# entertainment

Dumfries header earns Netherlands thrilling win over Ukraine

Captain Georginio Wijnaldum and Wout Weghorst both scored before the hour mark in front of a raucous crowd.

8.7k

Jun 13th 2021, 9:54 PM

# Young Guns

Euro 2020: Five young players to watch

A look at five young players who will be out to make their mark at the Euros.

8.6k

Jun 9th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Donny Don't

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek ruled out of Euro 2020

Van de Beek is “struggling with an injury”, the Dutch FA confirmed on Tuesday.

8.5k

Jun 8th 2021, 12:07 PM

# mixed emotions

'Jack knew I was knackered' - For one Ireland international, Euro '88 was the beginning of the end

John Anderson reflects on some of Irish football’s best days and his bittersweet memory of that period.

64.0k

Jun 7th 2021, 8:00 AM

# brace

Liverpool star fires Dutch top to give De Boer first win

A Georginio Wijnaldum double was key to a 3-1 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina.

9.3k

Nov 15th 2020, 8:11 PM

# Wrap

Tottenham star inspires Koeman-less Dutch, bad night for Ireland's Euro play-off opponents

Steven Bergwijn was on target for Holland, while Slovakia were beaten 3-1 by Czech Republic.

15.2k

Sep 4th 2020, 10:57 PM

# future plans

Dutch coach to succeed Phil Neville as England boss

Sarina Wiegman will take charge of the Lionesses next year.

6.7k

Aug 14th 2020, 1:31 PM

# Done Deal

Brighton sign Ajax and Netherlands defender

Joel Veltman has joined the Premier League club for an undisclosed fee.

8.7k

Jul 29th 2020, 11:35 PM

# Unavailable

Blow for Barcelona as €75 million man set to be out for 'several weeks'

Frenkie De Jong has injured a calf muscle, according to the club and media reports.

17.2k

Jun 21st 2020, 3:31 PM

# Ambition

Virgil van Dijk says Premier League win could help Liverpool reach ‘next level’

The imperious Holland centre back is itching to drag the Reds across the line.

3.6k

Jun 21st 2020, 3:13 PM