Tag: Netherlands
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Transfer twist sees van Gaal step up Hummels pursuit
Lazio have increased their offer for Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij to £6.3million plus add-ons in an attempt to stave off a late move from Manchester United. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks between the Rome outfit and the Holland international’s employers have stepped up to a significant extent and the Serie A club…
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Neymar: Messi deserved Golden Ball
Brazilian playmaker Neymar has tried to silence critics of his Barcelona team mate Lionel Messi who are of the opinion the Argentine ace was not the worthy winner of the World Cup Golden Ball award. Brazil’s poster-boy spoke out in an interview with Rede Globo during which he backed his Barca comrade as ‘at least’…
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Lazio meet with United target’s agent
Lazio look likely to land Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij by Tuesday at the latest after meeting with his representatives in Rome. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks regarding the permanent signature of the Feyenoord defender were productive and will continue in Rotterdam in the next 48 hours with a view to completing…
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Ex-United coach tips van Gaal to make enemies
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has warned that some Red Devils players could have a problem with new boss Louis van Gaal’s abrasive style. The Dutchman arrived in the North-West today to officially begin his duties after completing his World Cup assignment with the Netherlands. His no-nonsense man-management methods have split opinion among many…
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Maradona: Messi Golden Ball award a fix
Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the World Cup Golden Ball and the delegation of the award was something of a fix, in the eyes of Argentina legend Diego Maradona. World Cup runners-up Argentina showcased their national hero Messi on the world stage this summer and many critics believe the 27-year-old striker did not…
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Transfer boost for van Gaal as defender asks for move
Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij has reportedly told Feyenoord he is desperate to quit the club. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Holland international does not want to extend his stay beyond the summer transfer window and has informed the Dutch outfit of his desire to move on. Serie A outfit Lazio…
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Mourinho hails Van Gaal as ‘best World Cup coach’
Chelsea’s charismatic boss Jose Mourinho is of the view that Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has really stepped up to the task this World Cup and proven himself the finest football manager to be seen in the 2014 tournament. Mourinho, 51, believes the Netherlands were not one of the world’s strongest sides on paper prior…
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Brazil players speak out on World Cup woes
Still crushed from their 7-1 semi final annihilation at the hands of Germany, Brazil were unable to perk themselves up for the World Cup third-place play offs and the host side were left stunned yet again on conceding a disgraceful three goals to victorious Netherlands yesterday. With ten goals conceded to two European sides over…
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Robben: Van Gaal wants me at Man United
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal may wish to bring Dutch ace Arjen Robben with him to Man United, but the midfielder insists he is happy in Munich. Following a successful World Cup campaign cruising all the way to the semi final and achieving third place via the play-offs against hosts Brazil, Netherlands boss Louis van…
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Netherlands beat Brazil to finish third in WC
Goals from Robin van Persie and Daley Blind saw Netherlands win the World Cup third place play-off 2-0 on Saturday night. Humiliation was the word most used following Brazil’s defeat to Germany in the semi-finals last week so the host nation hoped to come into the third place play-off and secure at least some sort…
