# Netherlands

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# home comforts

Valencia star's strike delivers Nations League glory for Portugal

Goncalo Guedes scored in the second half at the Estadio do Dragao to see off the Dutch challenge.

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Jun 9th 2019, 10:12 PM

# DUST YOURSELVES OFF

‘Everyone makes mistakes’ - Henderson backs Stones and Barkley after Netherlands defeat

The Liverpool skipper believes the Three Lions will learn from their errors in Thursday night’s Nations League loss.

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Jun 9th 2019, 12:10 PM

# Rooting out the problem

Uprooted tree leads to discovery of significant cocaine lab following storm in Netherlands

The discovery was made following a storm on Thursday.

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Jun 7th 2019, 9:53 PM

# Nations League

'We have a group who are an embarrassment': Southgate doubles down on travelling fan behaviour

With some supporters misbehaving in Porto ahead of a Nations League semi-final clash, the Three Lions manager slammed those involved

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Jun 7th 2019, 9:12 AM

# STANDOUT

Koeman hails Barcelona-bound star's outstanding display

The Dutch manager was in no doubt who was the star of the show for Netherlands as they beat England.

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Jun 7th 2019, 12:48 AM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Were media reports that a 17-year-old Dutch rape victim was euthanised correct?

A story that a 17-year-old rape victim had been euthanised was reported by media organisations across the world.

70.9k

Jun 6th 2019, 6:35 PM

# we meet again

Van Dijk: Kane's fitness held him back in Champions League final

The pair could meet again when England face Netherlands in the Nations League tomorrow.

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Jun 5th 2019, 10:37 PM

# no hard feelings

Fabian Delph reveals changing room meeting with Harry Kane

The Man City player’s tackle during the Champions League quarter-final put the Tottenham star out of action for a considerable period.

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Jun 5th 2019, 9:16 AM

# Three Lions

'It's always going to blow over. I am laid-back': Declan Rice moving past allegiance controversy

The Three Lions are set to face the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the Nations League.

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Jun 4th 2019, 2:48 PM

# Unimpressed

‘Woodward has zero understanding of football’: Van Gaal tears into Man United vice-chairman

The Dutch manager has questioned the logic of handing such a high-profile post to ‘an investment banker’.

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Jun 3rd 2019, 3:59 PM

# no dice

'It's not the right moment' - Koeman shuts down speculation about links to Barcelona job

The former Everton boss has been mooted as a potential replacement for the under-fire Ernesto Valverde.

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Jun 2nd 2019, 8:48 PM

# climate action plan

Homeowners to pay back cost of house retrofits through their energy bills over 10 to 20 years

The initiative is contained in the new Climate Action Plan which will be published in a couple of weeks.

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May 21st 2019, 6:00 AM

# Dutch Gold

Netherlands crowned U17 European Champions as nearly 6,000 fans pack Tallaght Stadium

In a repeat of last year’s final an impressive Netherlands side saw off Italy 4-2 in Dublin.

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May 19th 2019, 7:12 PM

# finalists

Netherlands to meet Italy in U17 European Championships decider

Catch up on all of today’s semi-final action.

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May 16th 2019, 9:03 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Former Man United and Arsenal forward Robin van Persie brings illustrious career to an end

The 35-year-old has been in typically prolific form for Feyenoord this term.

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May 12th 2019, 10:17 PM

# Roundup

Netherlands hit five past England to reach quarter-finals while Belgium see off Greece

It was a busy day of action in the Uefa U17 European Championships across the country.

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May 6th 2019, 10:30 PM

# bully

Van der Vaart off to a winning start in darts career

After retiring from football in 2018, the Dutchman made his debut in professional darts at the BDO Denmark Open on Saturday.

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May 4th 2019, 3:43 PM

# Big Decision

'People said, 'how could you not choose it?'' - Dutch legend recalls choosing Rangers over Man United

Ronald De Boer says that a conversation with then-Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson helped him make a final call.

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May 1st 2019, 7:19 PM

# Dutch Dartist

Former Tottenham midfielder set to make his darts tournament debut

Rafael van der Vaart will compete at next month’s Denmark Open.

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Apr 18th 2019, 11:35 AM

# Arjen Robben

Robben admits he may never play for Bayern again

The Dutchman hasn’t featured for Niko Kovac’s side since November.

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Apr 11th 2019, 5:39 PM

# Die Mannschaft

Schulz's 90th-minute winner seals dramatic late win for Germany over the Netherlands

The dramatic victory lifted pressure off manager Joachim Löw as Germany secured an important Euro 2020 qualification win.

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Mar 24th 2019, 10:03 PM

# islamic state

Dutch Isis fighter and husband of Shamima Begum wants to bring her home to Netherlands

Yago Riedijk is currently being detained in Syria.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 6:32 PM

# holding your nerve

‘I’ve been asked many times how I kept calm, but I don't think anything could prepare you for that’

Ireland U17 manager Colin O’Brien looks ahead to this summer’s European Championships and reflects on last year’s penalty controversy against Holland.

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Feb 20th 2019, 7:55 PM

# Connor Murphy

Dutch police search for missing 39 year-old Irish man last seen over two weeks ago

Connor Murphy, who has been living in the Netherlands for a number of years, was last seen on 13 January.

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Jan 29th 2019, 9:31 PM

# Kenneth Brunell

Irishman agrees to be extradited to Netherlands over body chopped up and dumped in canal

Keith Ennis was stabbed to death and his body was chopped up and dumped in a canal in 2009.

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Jan 17th 2019, 5:43 PM

# new recruit

Ex-Liverpool winger Babel signs for relegation-threatened Fulham

The Dutch international returns to the Premier League from Besiktas on a deal that runs until the end of the season.

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Jan 15th 2019, 6:40 PM

# Commitment

'He arrived in from Lebanon and was training two days later'

Ireland’s Defence Forces are in the Netherlands where they will aim to book a place at next year’s World Military Games.

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Dec 4th 2018, 1:43 PM

# positivity guru

Court rejects 69-year-old Dutch man's request to be 20 years younger

Emile Ratelband said “The rejection of (the) court is great… because they give all kinds of angles where we can… appeal.”

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Dec 3rd 2018, 2:35 PM

# relegated

'It was like a horror film': Müller shocked by Germany collapse as Netherlands secure 91st-minute leveller

The attacker’s 100th cap ended in disappointment as Joachim Löw’s side threw away a two-goal lead.

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Nov 20th 2018, 5:47 PM

# Late Drama

Van Dijk scores 91st-minute equaliser as Netherlands secure incredible draw against Germany

Late goals saw the Netherlands advance to the semi-finals of the Nations League at the expense of France.

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Nov 19th 2018, 10:01 PM

# Champions League

Good news for Liverpool fans in Group C as nothing can separate Napoli and PSG

A penalty from Lorenzo Insigne earned Napoli a point at home to the Ligue 1 champions.

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Nov 6th 2018, 10:36 PM

# Brilliant Orange

Injuries force Rafael Van der Vaart to announce retirement

After a frustrating start to life in the Danish Superliga with Esbjerg, the Dutch playmaker has called it a day.

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Nov 5th 2018, 9:00 AM

# Friendly

Dutch midfielder scores first international goal to end Belgium's winning run

Arnaut Groeneveld’s goal ensured the friendly between Belgium and the Netherlands ended in a draw.

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Oct 16th 2018, 10:29 PM

# Green shoots

Ireland U19s defeat Netherlands to finish qualifying round with 100% record

Tom Mohan’s side came from behind in Longford thanks to goals from Adam Idah and Will Ferry.

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Oct 16th 2018, 5:00 PM

# Injections

Koeman claims Liverpool defender Van Dijk 'has been playing with two broken ribs for weeks'

The Dutch defender will sit out tonight’s friendly with Belgium, but his international manager believes he should be fine to return for the Reds this weekend.

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Oct 16th 2018, 2:18 PM

# Holland

Liverpool pair Wijnaldum and Van Dijk on the scoresheet as Netherlands embarrass Germany

Germany are still without a goal in the Nations League after a chastening defeat to Netherlands in Amsterdam.

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Oct 13th 2018, 10:20 PM

# VVD

'Sometimes he is a little too laid-back' - Dutch boss says Van Dijk must improve

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman is demanding improvement from the Liverpool defender.

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Oct 10th 2018, 9:28 AM

# spy mania

Netherlands expels 'Russian agents' after foiling cyber attack on chemical weapons watchdog

Dutch and British intelligence trailed the men and found equipment to intercept the watchdog’s wifi.

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Oct 4th 2018, 1:45 PM

# Terrorism

Seven arrested as police foil 'major terrorist attack' planned for public event in the Netherlands

Police had yet to identify the target of the planned attack.

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Sep 28th 2018, 10:27 AM

# Netherlands

'This is a very dark day': Four young children killed in Dutch train crossing collision

The accident happened in the southern town of Oss, 100 kilometres southeast of Amsterdam.

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Sep 20th 2018, 9:10 PM