Netherlands

Frank de Boer has picked five Serie A players for the Netherlands’ provisional squad for the European Championship this summer. Euro 2020 starts on June 11 and Virgil van Dijk,…

Holland CT Frank de Boer admitted he can picture Olympique Lyonnais star Memphis Depay at Inter or Juventus. ‘He will not be distracted by the rumours’. The 27-year-old’s contract with…

Former Inter coach Frank de Boer, currently the CT of Holland, said he’s ‘very happy’ for Stefan de Vrij and the Nerazzurri. The Netherlands coach congratulated the Beneamata for having…

Inter defender Stefan de Vrij praised ‘passionate and demanding’ Antonio Conte, and said he feels ‘fresh and fit’ ahead of Euro 2020 with Holland. The centre-back has helped Conte’s men…

Manchester City loanee Jayden Braaf starts his first match for Udinese against Atalanta today. The 18-year-old has played 14 minutes in Serie A so far this term, when he replaced…

Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu scored a spectacular goal when Turkey hammered Matthijs de Ligt’s Netherlands 4-2. Burak Yilmaz was the hero of the 2022 World Cup qualifier, as he bagged…

Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt said ‘the art of defending is to always expect the worst’ and admitted he learns from the veterans at the Old Lady. The Dutch centre-back…

Juventus, who might be open to let some of their stars leave this summer, have reportedly told agent Mino Raiola that Matthijs de Ligt is not for sale. Calciomercato.com reports…

Sassuolo coach Roberto De Zerbi claims only Lionel Messi is better at taking men on than Jeremie Boga, while Manuel Locatelli ‘dominated Georginio Wijnaldum.’ The Neroverdi have been the surprise…

Roberto Mancini insists the Azzurri can feel proud of their growing reputation. ‘It’s the first time in the history of football that Holland used an extra defender against Italy.’ The…

Leonardo Bonucci notes the Dutch tactical transformation ‘means they respect and fear’ Italy after a 1-1 draw. Lorenzo Pellegrini’s goal was cancelled out by Donny van de Beek, but Frank…

Jorginho identified the tactical changes that allowed the Netherlands to neutralise Italy. ‘They pressed at the right time.’ The Azzurri were held to a 1-1 draw in Bergamo, a far…

Alessandro Florenzi launched a furious defence of the Italy squad and above all Ciro Immobile. ‘He ought to be treated as a hero.’ The Azzurri were held 1-1 by the…

Dutch coach Frank de Boer explains his decision to change tactics for the 1-1 draw with Italy. ‘Looked rationally at the opponent and what we can offer in return.’ The…

Lorenzo Pellegrini thanks Nicolò Barella for the assist after Italy’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. ‘He did really well to spot me.’ The Azzurri had taken the lead through that…

Gianluigi Donnarumma maintains it was ‘important to remain unbeaten’ after Italy’s 1-1 home draw with the Netherlands. The goalkeeper was forced into a spectacular fingertip save on Memphis Depay to…

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk was pleased with the 1-1 Nations League draw against Italy. ‘We played really good football in spells.’ The Dutch side hadn’t scored a single goal…

Leonardo Spinazzola rues wasted Italy opportunities in a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, but they have ‘every reason to feel confident.’ The Azzurri dropped to second in their Nations League…

Roberto Mancini admits he was ‘surprised’ by the Netherlands tactics, but is confident Italy will top their Nations League group by beating Poland. The Azzurri were held to their third…

Italy were held to yet another Nations League stalemate, 1-1 by the Netherlands with Donny van de Beek cancelling out Lorenzo Pellegrini’s opener. Follow all the action as it happens…