SAO PAULO (SportingAlert) — Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal has revealed that two players refused to take the opening penalty kicks in their World Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Lionel and Argentina went on to win the shootout 4-2 and book a place in the World Cup final against Germany
Following their convincing 5-1 thrashing of Spain in the opening game, Group B favourites Netherlands will face Australia in the second game of the group stages here at Estadio Beira-Rio.
Manchester United have finally confirmed that Louis van Gaal will take over as manager of the club, while Ryan Giggs will will be the assistant manager, the club confirmed on Monday.
AMSTERDAM (Sporting Alert) — Manchester United forward Robin van Persie starts for the Netherlands in today’s World Cup 2014 warmup game against Ecuador at Amsterdam ArenA in Holland.
Japan game from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Saturday’s friendly football international game at Cristal Arena in Genk, Belgium.
(Sporting Alert) — A confident Netherlands side start tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Andorra ready to return to winning ways, following a disappointing draw in their last outing. Follow Live Score Updates | Live Audio Commentary Streams | Watch Live on ESPN3.com Manchester United forward Robin van Persie leads the attack for Holland with Jeremain Lens, while Kevin … Read more