Van Gaal: ‘Dutch surprised many’
Louis Van Gaal admits the Netherlands have surprised their critics ahead of the quarter-final with Costa Rica. It kicks off at 21.00 UK time (20.00 GMT) in Salvador de Bahia…
Mou calls for video tech
Jose Mourinho has called for referees to be allowed to use technology, citing Arjen Robben’s contentious penalty at the weekend. The Netherlands international won his side a late penalty to…
World Cup is over for De Jong
The World Cup is over for Milan and Netherlands midfielder Nigel De Jong, who suffered a groin strain. He limped off just nine minutes into their 2-1 victory over Mexico…
Pinto: ‘Costa Rica deserved it’
Costa Rica Coach Jorge Luis Pinto said reaching the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time was “justice.” Los Ticos pushed past Greece on penalties after a 1-1 draw in…
Costa Rica shoot-out sinks Greece
Greece took 10-man Costa Rica into extra time, but Los Ticos won a dramatic penalty shoot-out and will play Holland. Few expected either of these teams to reach the Last…
De Jong out of quarter-final
Holland have warned Milan midfielder Nigel De Jong is “unlikely” to be fit for the World Cup quarter-final. He hobbled off just nine minutes into the 2-1 victory over Mexico…
Robben apologises for diving
Arjen Robben apologised for diving in Holland’s 2-1 victory over Mexico, but insisted the decisive incident “was a penalty.” Arjen Robben apologised for diving in Holland’s 2-1 victory over Mexico,…
Mexico’s Moreno suffers fracture
Mexico paid a heavy price for their 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands, as Hector Moreno fractured his tibia. The Espanyol defender was stretchered off in first half stoppages after a…
Herrera: ‘Robben dived, but…’
Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera said Arjen Robben “threw himself to the floor” for the decisive Dutch penalty. Mexico Coach Miguel Herrera said Arjen Robben “threw himself to the floor” for…
Van Gaal: ‘A Dutch escape’
Louis Van Gaal’s brave gamble paid off and the Netherlands Coach admits “it was an escape” against Mexico. Louis Van Gaal’s brave gamble paid off and the Netherlands Coach admits…
Holland end Mexican dreams
Holland completed an amazing comeback from 1-0 down at the 87th to eliminate Mexico 2-1 in Fortaleza. Holland completed an amazing comeback from 1-0 down at the 87th to eliminate…
Line-ups: Netherlands-Mexico
Holland have Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben as they take on a Mexico side that is not to be underestimated. It kicks off at 17.00 UK time (16.00 GMT),…
Van Gaal feeling the heat
Holland have won all their World Cup games so far, but Louis Van Gaal fears the heat will benefit Mexico today. The Round of 16 tie kicks off in Fortaleza…
Herrera: ‘Holland, respect Mexico’
Mexico have a tough test against the Netherlands today, but Coach Miguel Herrera warned El Tri deserve respect. The World Cup Round of 16 tie kicks off at 17.00 UK…
Line-ups: Chile-Netherlands
Arturo Vidal does not play for Chile as they prepare to face Netherlands this afternoon. The Juventus man only went under the knife last month to repair meniscus damage in…
Dutch duo in kiteboarding accident
Juventus and Napoli target Daryl Janmaat and Robin van Persie were involved in a bizarre kiteboarding accident yesterday. The duo, who are preparing with the Netherlands for a World Cup…
Van Gaal: I tried to sign Vidal
Netherlands boss Louis Van Gaal has revealed that he tried to sign Arturo Vidal for Bayern Munich in 2011. Holland are preparing to face Chile in the World Cup this…
De Vrij coy on Lazio rumours
Feyenoord defender Stefan De Vrij has refused to comment on a rumoured move to Lazio. Stories have emerged in recent weeks that the centre-back has all-but secured a switch to…
De Jong in Netherlands WC squad
Louis Van Gaal has named his 23-man Netherlands squad for the World Cup, including Milan’s Nigel De Jong. Louis Van Gaal has named his 23-man Netherlands squad for the World…