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Turn off the phone next time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes since the Netherlands called him in to cancel a yacht holiday with his girlfriend
11/07/24 12:42
Ian Maatsen was quick to answer the call from Ronald Koeman when he was drafted into the Netherlands European Championship squad at the last minute. However, despite cancelling some much needed time off with his partner on a glamourous looking yacht, the former Chelsea star failed to win a single minute of action in Germany. Maatsen had initially been left out of the squad, learning of his omission just three days ahead of his participation in the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund. ...read
Harry Kane shows true colours with his comments about Ollie Watkins after being replaced by the Aston Villa star against the Netherlands... as the forward's last-minute heroics send England to the Euro 2024 final
11/07/24 09:54Watkins emerged as the England's hero on Wednesday night, firing home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer 's pass, after replacing Kane for the closing stages.DANNY MURPHY: After the bold and brilliant changes England made against the Netherlands, Gareth Southgate has shown he CAN end our long trophy drought
10/07/24 23:26DANNY MURPHY: It was a huge decision to take off captain Harry Kane and Phil Foden, who was outstanding in the first half. But it's what the match situation required and the right thing to do.Gary Neville and Ian Wright celebrate wildly after Ollie Watkins' last-gasp winner books England a place in the Euros final on Sunday - but Roy Keane is less than impressed with the result!
10/07/24 22:59The Aston Villa striker was brought on as a late substitute by Gareth Southgate as England struggled to break their 1-1 deadlock with the Netherlands in the second-half.Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
10/07/24 21:58SAMI MOKBEL AT THE WESTFALENSTADION: Watkins emerged as the team's unlikely hero striking home a brilliant winner following fellow substitute Cole Palmer's pass.Virgil van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on referee Felix Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' dramatic Euro 2024 defeat by England
10/07/24 21:48The Three Lions progressed to the last two, where they will take on Spain on Sunday as they bid to lift their first-ever European Championship three years after they lost in the final of Euro 2020.THE NOTEBOOK: The Netherlands' 'Orange Army' outnumber England fans, but it's a Man United duo left singing in the rain as the Three Lions reach Euro 2024 final
10/07/24 21:37MIKE KEEGAN IN DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a 90th-minute winner to hand Gareth Southgate's men a famous 2-1 victory over the Netherlands .PLAYER RATINGS: Which England star set the tone from the off? Who looked tired AGAIN? And which youngster could Netherlands simply not live with?
10/07/24 21:27Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE assesses who dazzled against the Netherlands, and who must do better, ahead of the England's historic final in Berlin on Sunday evening.It's time to stop ridiculing Gareth Southgate after his coaching masterclass in England's 2-1 win over Netherlands, writes OLIVER HOLT
10/07/24 21:24OLIVER HOLT IN DORTMUND: Maybe now that he has lead England to back-to-back European Championship finals, you are going to admit what Southgate has done for football in this country.REF WATCH: After a week of English doubt over referee Felix Zwayer, it's the Dutch who will be marching with torches, writes KIERAN GILL
10/07/24 21:09KIERAN GILL IN DORTMUND: It took 16 minutes for the angry villagers who had spent the last two days stewing to swap their pitchforks for popcorn. Penalty to England.Kobbie Mainoo produced a display that flew in the face of his tender age as England beat Netherlands to reach Euro final - he exudes courage and is our midfield future, writes SAMI MOKBEL
10/07/24 21:03SAMI MOKBEL AT THE BVB STADION IN DORTMUND: Airpods in with a complexion like stone, Kobbie Mainoo strode off England's team bus with the air of a man on a mission.Gary Neville brands decision to award England a penalty an 'absolute DISGRACE' as he argues with Ian Wright over 'mad' VAR decision to set Three Lions level with the Netherlands
10/07/24 20:19The pundits were at odds over the validity of England's spot-kick after Harry Kane's equaliser levelled things between England and the Netherlands before half-time.Who is Felix Zwayer? Meet the referee officiating England vs Netherlands Euro 2024 semi-final clash who is a convicted 'match-fixer' and has enraged Jude Bellingham in the past
10/07/24 18:43German referee Felix Zwayer will take charge of England's Euro 2024 semi-final clash against the Netherlands. Here is everything you need to know about referee who received a six month ban.England fans drenched as Dortmund stadium leaks AGAIN during rainstorm ahead of Three Lions' semi-final clash with the Netherlands
10/07/24 18:33The home of Borussia Dortmund has been beset with issues during inclement weather throughout this summer's tournament, with Turkey versus Georgia the first match affected.Dutch hooligans injure five England fans 'after trying to steal St George's flag' in series of attacks on Dortmund bars as sickening violence mars build up to Euros semi-final
10/07/24 16:27Videos have surfaced on X of swaths of people dressed in the iconic bright orange football shirts throwing stools and benches outside a local cafe ahead of the semi-final match tonight.How 'silly' Euros tradition has become the symbol to unite Dutch fans ahead of England vs Netherlands
10/07/24 16:10Every time a major tournament rolls around, every countries fan base set out on claiming the title of 'best fans'. But many do it like the DutchHarry Kane vs Virgil van Dijk: England's captain has scored in HALF of his duels with the Dutch skipper - but a date this late in the season may remind him of when Liverpool star came out of top
10/07/24 15:44Tonight, Virgil van Dijk will lace up his boots and be tasked with keeping Harry Kane shtum. On current form, some might say muting Kane should be a rather straightforward assignment. Not so fast.Jerdy Schouten is the Netherlands' unsung hero and will be crucial in the midfield battle against England tonight - and only one player at Euro 2024 exceeds his stats in one area that could hurt the Three Lions
10/07/24 13:29SAMI MOKBEL: Schouten has started all five matches here so far, andbarring a change he will be confronted with coping with Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo this evening.Revealed: England and Netherlands' expected XIs for tonight's Euro 2024 semi-final - with Gareth Southgate making a big call on the left-hand side
10/07/24 12:42According sources close to the camp, Southgate is expected to stick with the system England used during their quarter-final win over Switzerland when they face the Netherlands in the last four.England vs Netherlands - Euro 2024 RECAP: All the reaction as super sub Ollie Watkins sends Three Lions into final
10/07/24 09:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog as England beat the Netherlands 2-1, thanks to an injury-time strike from super sub Ollie Watkins assisted by another Southgate change Cole Palmer.Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
10/07/24 06:35Yamal scored a stunning equaliser against France on Tuesday night to help La Roja book a place in the Euro 2024 final, where they will play England or the Netherlands.NETHERLANDS vs ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who has been easily Gareth Southgate's most consistent performer? Which 6/10 star hasn't done enough on the ball for the Three Lions? And which Dutch players have lacked chemistry?
10/07/24 01:00Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE and MATT BARLOW run the rule over Koeman and Southgate's teams, and assess who comes up trumps ahead of Wednesday evening's kick-off.If the REAL Harry Kane stands up, England tread the red carpet all the way to the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, writes OLIVER HOLT
09/07/24 22:02OLIVER HOLT IN DORTMUND: Kane's pedigree is such there is always hope he will burst back into form in the nick of time - and Southgate will hope that instinct returns on Wednesday.Gareth Southgate issues rallying cry to England to play without fear as Three Lions bid to make history against the Netherlands with first overseas final
09/07/24 21:30SAMI MOKBEL AND MIKE KEEGAN: The 1966 World Cup and Euro 2020 finals were both held at Wembley, but Wednesday night's showdown with the Netherlands represents an opportunity to reach Berlin.Joshua Zirkzee honed his skills in Schiedam's Johan Cruyff cages and has been compared to Ronaldinho by Thiago Motta. Now after a breakout season at Bologna the Dutch starlet is nearing a £34m move to Man United
09/07/24 21:01He is technically superior to other strikers that have his height and he thinks and acts quicker than the players around him - and that all stems from his development back home in the Netherlands.What can Man United fans expect from fan favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy the coach? Having played under iconic boss Sir Alex Ferguson, he'll look to use that wisdom on the current crop of Red Devils stars as they look to rebuild
09/07/24 17:09Manchester United's backroom team has had a Dutch overhaul this summer, but it wasn't the one most fans expected.From a VERY relaxed attitude to sex and drugs to the three-kiss greeting and the invention of the CD: 20 facts about the Netherlands (don't call it Holland) you might not know... as England prepare for Euro 2024 clash
09/07/24 14:47Whether it's their relaxed attitude to sex and drugs, or the fact they keep birthday calendars in downstairs toilets, the people of the Netherlands are certainly not boring.England must banish the RONALD KOEMAN CURSE when they face the Dutch in their Euros semi-final... and it's a long 30 years since it started
09/07/24 11:00IAN HERBERT: More than 30 years have passed since Koeman brought down David Platt as he ran clean through on goal in a vital World Cup qualifier. The episode became part of English football loreCHRIS SUTTON: Wout Weghorst is so much more than a battering ram... England must beware the threat of the giant Dutchman in semi-final showdown
08/07/24 22:39CHRIS SUTTON: In this age of tiki taka, inverted full backs, false nines, passing triangles, gegenpressing, set-piece specialists there is something beautiful about Wout Weghorst.Gareth Southgate is inflexible and predictable, but he can't stop WINNING! After taking England to more semi-finals than in the previous 50 years combined, it's time to get behind the manager
07/07/24 21:30Having played a typically straight bat to a question about whether he and his players are afforded enough respect, Southgate finally gave vent to his real feelingsEuro 2024 news: Recap the news following the quarter-finals which saw England squeeze past Switzerland in a penalty shootout and the Netherlands dump Turkey out
07/07/24 12:11Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest Euro 2024 news and updates as teams prepare for their Semi-Final clashes. Which will take place on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10 respectively.Netherlands 2-1 Turkey - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score, team news and updates as own goal seals a thrilling comeback to set up semi-final against England
06/07/24 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog of Netherlands vs Turkey in the last of four quarter-final clashes. As the Turks look to cause another upset against the Dutch after sending Austria crashing out.Euro 2024 yellow card and suspension rules: How many games players will miss as Spain's Dani Carvajal sees red against Germany... Plus the other players at risk of missing semi-final clashes including five England stars
05/07/24 21:55How long of a ban will Carvajal have to serve for his red card and who else risks missing out of playing in a Euros semi-final as the rest of the quarter-final games play out.Euro 2024 quarter-finals confirmed: Fixtures, schedule and where to watch as hosts Germany face Spain, England take on the Swiss and it's Ronaldo vs Mbappe
02/07/24 20:57The quarter-finals for Euro 2024 have finally been confirmed.Gareth Southgate's England team who find themselves on the 'easier' side of the draw have been paired against Switzerland.Romania 0-3 Netherlands: Ronald Koeman's side set up quarter-final with Austria or Turkey as Donyell Malen nets late brace to add to Cody Gakpo first-half strike
02/07/24 17:57AADAM PATEL AT THE MUNICH FOOTBALL ARENA: On the eve of this clash, Gakpo spoke about how the Netherlands were approaching this clash against Romania as the start of a 'new tournament.'Romania 0-3 Netherlands - Euro 2024 RECAP: Ronald Koeman's side set up quarter-final with Austria or Turkey as Donyell Malen nets late brace to add to Cody Gakpo strike
02/07/24 14:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the Netherlands take on Romania in the round-of-16 at Euro 2024.Manchester United 'seriously considering move for Matthijs de Ligt'... with Erik ten Hag earmarking the Bayern Munich star as a potential addition for his new-look defence
28/06/24 18:48Mail Sport reported at the start of this month that the former Ajax starlet was among United's defensive interests, alongside Jarrad Branthwaite and Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo.Euro 2024 Round-of-16 TV picks in full as England look to make the most of favourable draw and France given blockbuster tie with Belgium
28/06/24 11:06The European Championships round-of-16 gets underway on Saturday, June 29 and this is where you can watch every game.England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal
25/06/24 18:55England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.France 1-1 Poland and Netherlands 2-3 Austria - Euro 2024 RECAP: Austrians finish TOP of Group D
25/06/24 14:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as the Netherlands take on Austria in their final game of Group D. Whilst France face Poland in their final group game of Euro 2024.Netherlands 0-0 France: Dutch denied victory after VAR controversy with Xavi Simons' strike ruled out for offside, leaving Group D in the balance after Euro 2024's first goalless draw
21/06/24 20:55OLIVER HOLT IN LEIPZIG: The man in the black mask came out on to the pitch at the Red Bull Arena for the warm-up before the match and went through all his routines.Netherlands 0-0 France - Euro 2024 RECAP: Les Bleus continue to miss Kylian Mbappe as Antoine Griezmann squanders another chance during clash of the Group D heavyweights
21/06/24 17:01Relive Mail Sport's live blog for Netherlands vs France for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Netherlands defender Nathan Ake says he has 'no problem' with fans who painted their faces to look like Ruud Gullit as he rushes to their defence after accusations of 'blackface'
20/06/24 22:33Nathan Ake has hit back at criticism of Netherlands supporters who were accused of doing 'blackface' in their attempts to dress up as Ruud Gullit.Ruud Gullit reacts after Dutch fans were slammed for doing 'blackface' in an attempt to dress up as him for Euro 2024 win over Poland... with one supporter pledging to 'retire' their outfit after severe backlash
18/06/24 19:06The group of fans faced severe backlash for the 'blackface' as they tried to imitate Gullit in the stands for their country's opening Euro 2024 fixture.Ronald Koeman says the Netherlands needed 'English qualities' to beat Poland after 'upset' target man Wout Weghorst scores winner off the bench
16/06/24 18:07Koeman revealed that the 31-year-old, who didn't score once in the Premier League during half a season at Manchester United last year, had been unhappy when told he was not a guaranteed starter.Unlucky Netherlands fan drops pint of beer after being pelted flush in the face by a stray ball while posing for a TV camera during Euro 2024 game against Poland
16/06/24 14:33The incident occurred just before kick-off at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion when the man spotted a camera panning across his path. He lost one pint of beer but impressively held on to another.Poland vs Netherlands - Euro 2024: Live score, team news and updates as Wout Weghorst comes off the bench to spare Dutch blushes
16/06/24 11:30Follow Mail Sport's live blog for Poland vs Netherlands for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Supercomputer predicts who is most likely to crash out of Euro 2024 early with current holders Italy among the tournament favourites in the most danger - but should England fans be concerned?
14/06/24 15:02Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.From a World Cup winner, to a Barcelona legend... to someone who played for Sussex County side Southwick FC! The playing careers of the 24 managers at Euro 2024 before they swapped the pitch for the dugout
14/06/24 12:31The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - The Netherlands: Ronald Koeman is back in the dugout and Virgil van Dijk leading the side - but can they put years of under-achievement behind them to win in Germany... again!?
04/06/24 18:28The Netherlands will return to compete at their 11th European Championship this summer as they bid to improve on their last-16 exit from the tournament three years ago.FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.Fans are split on five BIZARRE rule changes put forward by the Dutch FA - including flying subs and kick-ins... but which ideas would YOU support?
30/05/24 10:52Most recently, supporters have debated the necessity of the introduction of a 'blue card' which could sin-bin players for 10 minutes, with the idea sparking widespread backlash.Netherlands confirm their 26-man squad for Euro 2024, with Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay included... but one Premier League loanee is dropped from Ronald Koeman's squad
29/05/24 14:46Koeman's side fell at the round of 16 three years ago and though they are not one of the favourites to claim the prize, their raft of talented performers mean they have the ability to spring a surprise.Awkward moment Roda JC fans invaded the pitch after thinking they were promoted to the Eredivisie.... only for rivals Groningen to score a 95th-minute equaliser to deny them a spot in the Dutch top flight
04/05/24 09:01The crowd, clad in yellow and twirling scarves in the air, streamed onto the pitch at the Parkstad Limburg Stadion after Roda's 2-0 victory against Cambuur in the Eerste Divisie.Sky Sports reporter is manhandled by security as he asks beaming Feyenoord boss Arne Slot about the Liverpool job
25/04/24 14:49Slot (right) has emerged as the number one contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp and talks are developing quickly with Liverpool, who could even complete a deal this weekend.Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.USA star Sergino Dest reveals he is in talks to turn his PSV loan into a permanent switch from parent club Barcelona: 'Everything has to be right'
16/04/24 21:38The US fullback previously stated his desire to stay in the Netherlands beyond the 2023-24 Eredivisie season, as a reported fee of nearly $11M (£8.8M) would be required to fulfill his wish.REVEALED: The wholesome reason behind Virgil van Dijk's trademark 'chin wave' celebration after the Liverpool captain scored the winner against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final
27/02/24 15:59Van Dijk had a goal scrubbed off controversially for offside before netting the eventual winner in the final at Wembley, hammering home a Kostas Tsimikas cross in extra time.REVEALED: The sad reason why Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has 'Virgil' and not his surname on the back of his shirt
26/02/24 13:09The Dutch defender is perhaps the greatest in the world in his position, his exploits for Premier League leaders Liverpool catapulting him to global acclaim after arriving from Southampton.Frenkie De Jong's agent FUMES at 'nonsense' claims the Barcelona star faked illness to miss Champions League defeat at Antwerp as his furious representative hits out at 'fake news'
15/12/23 09:08The Blaugrana were shocked by the Belgian side - competing in the Champions League for the first time in their history - after falling to a 3-2 defeat in a dramatic encounter on Wednesday night.Pierre Van Hooijdonk says female coaches have 'less credibility' than men and he 'couldn't imagine' Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman in a male dressing room... and Wesley Sneijder agrees with him!
13/12/23 15:03The former Netherlands, Celtic and Forest striker made the comments on a Dutch television show, adding he cannot envisage a female boss in the Premier League either.Man United flop Donny van de Beek 'offers himself to Barcelona' with injured star Gavi out for the rest of the season... as Juventus 'eye up a loan-to-buy deal for the out-of-favour Dutchman'
05/12/23 09:39Van de Beek emerged as one of the exciting young midfielders in Europe after starring for Ajax in their famous Champions League run in 2018-19 that saw them beat Real Madrid and Juventus.Donny van de Beek admits he's ready to LEAVE Man United after making just six Premier League starts in three years... as he insists the 'time has come to make a different choice'
25/11/23 12:09However, his time at Old Trafford has been hampered by a lack of form and fitness, with Van de Beek making just six Premier League starts in more than three seasons.France could be distracted by Kylian Mbappe's future, hosts Germany lurch from one crisis to the next and Spain, Italy and Co are unconvincing: Why England CAN win Euro 2024 next year
16/11/23 21:19Harry Kane is in blistering form and Jude Bellingham is Europe's most exciting talent - England have reasons to be optimistic about the Euros. But what about their rivals?Vivianne Miedema opens up on suffering from 'panic attacks' when she arrived at Arsenal in 2017 - but that struggle is motivating the Dutch star to help front a new player-led mental health movement
02/11/23 09:00Vivianne Miedema has opened up on how she suffered from panic attacks earlier in her career, with the Arsenal forward at the forefront of a new player-led mental health movement in football.Ajax SACK manager Maurice Steijn after dreadful start to the season left the Dutch giants second from bottom in the league table... and without a win in eight games
23/10/23 17:00Ajax have confirmed they parted ways with head coach Maurice Steijn after their horrendous start to the season leaves them second bottom of the league.Euro 2024 qualification Permutations: How Netherlands, Wales and Italy can qualify for next year's tournament... With England already having booked their place in Germany
18/10/23 12:43England booked their place in Germany with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Italy thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.Tyrell Malacia 'will return before the New Year after undergoing surgery on his knee' - with Man United star not featuring since final day of last season as Erik ten Hag battles an injury crisis
18/10/23 11:24Malacia - who is currently one of eight injury absentees for Erik ten Hag - last played on the final day of the season against Fulham in May and was ruled out of pre-season and is yet to return.The German teams keeping Bayern Munich off the pace, an Italian side looking to bounce back from cup final heartbreak and a Man City-linked club who are LaLiga's entertainers... the surprise early season packages across Europe
10/10/23 20:00Many of the pre-season favourites are battling it out at the top of their tables, but there have also been a few surprise packages who look capable of upsetting the odds.AZ Alkmaar pile on the misery for Ajax as new director Louis van Gaal watches his team fall into the relegation zone on their return to the Johan Cruyff Arena
08/10/23 23:55Ajax returned to the Johan Cruyff Arena after the debacle against Feyenoord only to lose again, this time going down 2-1 to AZ Alkmaar.Ajax 0-4 Feyenoord: Santiago Gimenez completes his hat-trick FOUR DAYS after scoring the first two as De Klassieker finally resumes behind closed doors after furious home fans smashed up their stadium and clash was abandoned
27/09/23 12:42Feyenoord were 3-0 up at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday when the game was abandoned in the 56th minute as home fans threw flares and fireworks on to the pitch.Firework-throwing fans smashing up their own stadium, a struggling team sitting 14th in the Eredivisie and transfer guru Sven Mislintat ruthlessly axed... what is going on at Ajax?
25/09/23 20:00Amid the fireworks and pyrotechnics that forced De Klassieker to be abandoned on Sunday, it was tempting to wonder if Ajax's season has already gone up in smoke.Ajax vs Feyenoord fixture to be completed behind-closed-doors on Wednesday after game abandoned due to disgruntled fans throwing flares and fireworks on to the pitch
25/09/23 16:05Feyenoord were 3-0 up at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday when the game was abandoned in the 56th minute as home fans threw flares and fireworks on to the pitch.Gareth Southgate has a dilemma in defence for England, Ireland could be in real trouble without rising star Evan Ferguson and Scotland are on the brink of securing their place... 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers
06/09/23 17:00The upcoming few months will be crucial as teams battle it out for the 20 automatic qualification spots, before the play-off rounds in March next year decide the remaining three places.Virgil van Dijk rejects Louis van Gaal's claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy... after ex-Netherlands boss said Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' in quarter-final clash
05/09/23 14:48Virgil van Dijk has rejected claims from his former Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal that the World Cup in Qatar was rigged to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy.Louis van Gaal claims the World Cup was RIGGED to help Lionel Messi lift the trophy in Qatar, insisting that Argentina were 'not punished for overstepping the mark' during their quarter-final win over the Netherlands
05/09/23 07:09Former Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has claimed that last year's World Cup in Qatar was rigged in order to help Lionel Messi finally lift the elusive trophy.Ryan Gravenberch draws criticism from Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman after REJECTING international call-up to stay with Liverpool: 'We are not happy'
04/09/23 16:00Gravenberch had been named in the Netherlands U21 side for the upcoming international break for their games against Moldova and North Macedonia in Euro U21 qualifying, but rejected the call.Liverpool's new £35m star Ryan Gravenberch decides NOT to join up with Dutch U21s this week - as he chooses to stay on Merseyside and 'focus on his new club' instead
04/09/23 09:57Gravenberch communicated to the Dutch FA that he wanted to prioritise adapting to his new club during the two-week hiatus and therefore made himself unavailable for selection.
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- Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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- Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
- Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
- Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
- Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
- Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group