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National TeamXavi's Netherlands ambitions and World Cup qualifying
Head coach Xavi Hernández outlines his vision for the Netherlands after a difficult appointment, as the team leads their World Cup qualifying group unbeaten.
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National TeamXavi outlines attacking vision for Netherlands
New Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernández plans to abandon a five-man defense in favor of an attacking 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 system, as he revealed in his first press conference.
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National TeamXavi sets out vision for Netherlands: dominant and attractive
Xavi Hernández has been officially presented as Netherlands head coach, pledging to create a new identity with dominant, attacking football, as announced in Zeist.
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Match reportNetherlands top World Cup group after Morocco draw
The Netherlands lead their World Cup group with 7 points after a 1-1 draw with Morocco, holding a two-point advantage over Japan.
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Match reportNetherlands face Red Panthers in upcoming match
Netherlands to play Red Panthers on Thursday in Amstelveen, with Red Panthers having lost their home advantage,
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OpinionNetherlands: AVROTROS withdraws from Eurovision
AVROTROS, the Dutch broadcaster, announced that the Netherlands will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. The decision follows increasing division over Israel’s participation and the Gaza war.
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National TeamKoen Bijen: From Football Rejection to Oranje Star
Koen Bijen, 28, has earned 107 caps for the Dutch national hockey team since 2021. After a football career cut short for being too light, he switched to hockey and has become a key player under coach Jeroen Delmee. He has scored 41 goals and provided 22 assists in 96 caps, is renowned for his ball-recovery skills, and has a unique passion for collecting pins from Olympians.
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OpinionSpain brings mentality to Dutch football
Dutch footballers can learn a lot from their Spanish counterparts, says Hedwiges Maduro. Spanish success is trickling down to Dutch football fields.
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OpinionXavi open to Saudi-based players for Netherlands
Hans Kraay Jr. believes Xavi won't exclude Saudi-based players from Netherlands. Summerville, Reijnders in contention, Bergwijn possible too.
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Match reportNetherlands crush Argentina to reach second group stage of World Cup
Netherlands defeat Argentina to advance to the second group stage of the World Cup. Thierry Brinkman, Duco Telgenkamp and Tijmen Reyenga scored.
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National TeamVan Gaal comments on Xavi as Netherlands national team coach
Louis van Gaal comments on his concerns about Xavi as Netherlands national team coach. He wishes Xavi the best, but has yet to form an opinion about him as a trainer.
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OpinionXavi must lift Netherlands: 'What have they achieved?'
Xavi Hernandez criticizes Netherlands' underwhelming FIFA World Cup 2026 performances. What needs to change?
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Match reportSummerville Scores Twice for Al-Hilal in Debut
Netherlands international Crysencio Summerville scored twice for Al-Hilal in his debut, as Al-Hilal made three penalties in a 4-2 victory. The 24-year-old, who moved from West Ham to Al-Hilal, made his debut with a penalty.
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National TeamXavi appointed as Netherlands national team coach
Xavi appointed as Netherlands national team coach, tasked with leading the team to success.
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OpinionDutch trainers give clear opinion on Xavi as Netherlands coach
Theo Janssen and Danny Blind give their opinion on the arrival of Xavi as coach of the Netherlands national team. They think a Dutch trainer would be better.
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National TeamPatrick Kluivert to be Xavi's assistant at Netherlands
Patrick Kluivert to be Xavi's assistant at Netherlands. He would be one of his right-hand men.
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National TeamXavi's task: bring back the Dutch School to the Netherlands national team
Xavi, the new coach of the Netherlands national team, wants to bring back the Dutch School to the team. He believes in the principles of taking the initiative, dominant and attractive football, combined with flexibility.
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National TeamXavi Hernández: what to expect from the new Netherlands coach?
Netherlands has a new coach: Xavi Hernández. What can we expect from the 46-year-old Spaniard? He will replace Ronald Koeman.
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National TeamXavi appointed as Netherlands coach: a choice for the Barcelona DNA
Netherlands chooses the Barcelona DNA and appoints Xavi as new coach. He promises attacking football and a technical staff with Dutch input.
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Match reportXavi becomes new Netherlands coach, Barcelona legend signs four-year deal
The KNVB has appointed Xavi Hernandez as the new coach of the Netherlands national team. He succeeds Ronald Koeman and signs a four-year deal until the 2030 World Cup.
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National TeamNigel de Jong considered for Netherlands national team job
Nigel de Jong considered for Netherlands national team job
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National TeamNetherlands still present at World Cup: referee gets semifinal role
The Netherlands is still represented at the 2026 World Cup. A Dutch referee will officiate in the semifinal. Read more about this special development.
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Match reportNetherlands looks for successor of German national team coach
The Netherlands is in the knockout stage of the World Cup, while the German national team coach has been fired. What does this mean for the Oranje team?
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National TeamNetherlands Football Father Pim Mulier: the Man Who Started Dutch Football Clubs
Discover how Pim Mulier started Dutch football clubs and popularized the sport in the Netherlands. Read more about his contribution to the Dutch football field.