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Argentina players celebrate after their win in the penalty shootout

Argentina survive Dutch comeback to win on penalties

Argentina survived a remarkable Netherlands comeback to finally triumph on penalties in a drama-choked World Cup quarter-final in Lusail.

Soccer • 09 Dec 22

'Memphis had to deal with it too at Man United. And now we kiss each other on the mouth'

Van Gaal responds to Di Maria 'worst ever coach' jibe

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal went on the offensive on Thursday, defending his tactics, reputation and past history as he sparred with reporters in another bellicose performance ahead of his country's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.

Soccer • 08 Dec 22

The only thing stopping these Samba Boys from dancing is a clean sheet

World Cup 2022: What to Expect on Day 20

Starved of festive football for two days, the World Cup returns with a bang on Friday as tournament favourites Brazil look to book their place in the semi-finals.

Soccer • 09 Dec 22

Lionel Messi is the leading man in Argentina's game plan, but Virgil van Dijk is impressed by his supporting cast

Van Dijk: More to Argentina than Messi threat

Virgil van Dijk insisted Argentina are not a one-man team as he played down his upcoming duel with Lionel Messi.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Netherlands 3-1 USA recap

Teh Dutch had too much for the USA in the first last-16 collision of the World Cup. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 03 Dec 22

Daley Blind (L) celebrated the second goal with his father and Netherlands assistant coach Danny Blind

Clockwork Oranje strike thrice to swoop into last eight

The Netherlands became the first country into the World Cup quarter-finals as they beat the United States 3-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium.

World Cup 2022 • 03 Dec 22

Can Argentina reach the World Cup quarter-finals?

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 14

After two weeks of four-game days, the festive football, pre-Christmas diet kicks in on Saturday with only two games to view on Day 14 of this unseasonal World Cup.

Soccer • 03 Dec 22

Louis van Gaal's Netherlands face the USA at 3pm on Saturday

Van Gaal: USA greater than the sum of their parts

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal insists he has not been surprised by last-16 opponents USA's progress at the World Cup.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Netherlands and Senegal qualify - recap

Netherland and Senegal booked their spots in the Round of 16 in the World Cup. Read back on how it happened here.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Cody Gakpo found the net again to further enhance his reputation

Gakpo scores again as Dutch beat Qatar to top group

Cody Gakpo enhanced his growing reputation after becoming the first Netherlands player to score in each of his first three World Cup matches in a 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar, a result that saw Louis van Gaal's side top Group A.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Will Enner Valencia be fit to start for Ecuador?

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 10

The breakfast game no more, as we move into Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup, and while the two early time-slots bid adieu, there are still four games to look forward to on Tuesday.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

'I never said we're going to become world champion, I said we can become it, that we have a chance, and the players have also become convinced of that'

Van Gaal demands 'respect' for his Netherlands squad

Louis van Gaal has emphasised his belief that his Netherlands squad can win the Qatar World Cup and said that they 'deserve some respect'.

World Cup 2022 • 28 Nov 22

Veteran Valencia scored the sixth World Cup goal of his career

Ecuador earn Dutch draw to eliminate hosts Qatar

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup Group A.

World Cup 2022 • 25 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Netherlands 1-1 Ecuador recap

The action as it happened in Group A meeting in the Khalifa International Stadium between Netherlands and Ecuador

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Wales fans in fine voice during the opening game against the USA

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 6

The second round of fixtures kick off on Friday as the stakes go up with teams set to play their way into the knock-out phase or out of contention to progress at the World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Netherlands leave it late to subdue Senegal

The Netherlands seized the advantage in World Cup Group A as goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealed a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal.

Soccer • 21 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Senegal 0-2 Netherlands recap

The action as it happened as Netherlands overcame a tricky test against Senegal thanks to two late goals

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Netherlands players celebrate as they shock the fancied South Africans

S Africa crash out of World Cup with shock Dutch defeat

South Africa tumbled out of the T20 World Cup after a shock 13-run defeat to the Netherlands which piles the pressure on Proteas captain Temba Bavuma.

Cricket • 06 Nov 22

Netherlands captain Virgil Van Dijk celebrates scoring the opener against Belgium on Sunday night

Nations League wrap: Netherlands, Croatia reach semis

Captain Virgil van Dijk netted a second-half winner as the Netherlands beat neighbours Belgium 1-0 on Sunday to ensure top spot in their Nations League group and a place in next year's finals tournament.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Arlene Kelly (left) took three wickets for nine runs from her seven overs

Ireland cruise to ODI victory against the Netherlands

Ireland made a winning start in their one-day international series against the Netherlands with a five-wicket victory in Amstelveen.

Cricket • 22 Aug 22

Euro 2022 quarter-final recap: France 1-0 Netherlands

Read how it all unfolded as the French marched on to a date with Germany.

Soccer • 23 Jul 22

Extra-time penalty sees France overcome Dutch challenge

France will face Germany in the Euro 2022 semi-finals after Eve Perisset's penalty in extra time secured a 1-0 victory over holders the Netherlands.

Soccer • 23 Jul 22

Lieke Martens will miss the rest of the Euros

Netherlands forward Martens out of Euros with injury

Netherlands forward Lieke Martens has been ruled out of the rest of the women's European Championship, the KNVB said, dealing a blow to the defending champions ahead of the knockout stages.

Soccer • 19 Jul 22

Romee Leuchter's late goals broke the Swiss resistance

Netherlands need late show to secure last eight spot

Substitutes Romee Leuchter and Victoria Pelova saved the day with late goals for the Netherlands as they progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2022 after a thrilling 4-1 win at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 17 Jul 22

Netherlands' midfielder Danielle van de Donk (L) celebrates scoring her team's third goal

Netherlands come out on top in five-goal thriller

Danielle van de Donk's superb strike gave the Netherlands a 3-2 win over Portugal on Wednesday to move the defending champions top of the Women's Euro 2022 Group C table.

Soccer • 13 Jul 22