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BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ake scores twice as Dutch beat Gibraltar

Nathan Ake scored twice as the Netherlands beat Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifying for the first win of Ronald Koeman's second spell in charge.The Dutch were totally dominant against the minnows in Feyenoord, having all 51 shots in the game and 86% possession.Koeman took over after the World Cup, but they lost 4-0 to France last Friday in their opening game of this campaign.
Soccer News
1 year ago
France politics

Koeman expected more from everyone after France ruin Netherlands return - Soccer News

Ronald Koeman unsurprisingly said he expected more from his Netherlands team after they were beaten 4-0 by France in his first game back as head coach.Koeman replaced Louis van Gaal to begin his second stint as Oranje boss, and will have been as surprised as anyone to see his team go 2-0 down after just eight minutes in the Stade de France, and 3-0 down after 21 minutes.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

France vs. Netherlands - Football Match Report - March 24, 2023 - ESPN

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands as Les Bleus got their Euro 2024 Group B qualifying campaign started in ruthless fashion on Friday.Mbappe, named skipper after goalkeeper Hugo Lloris ended his international career in January, set up Antoine Griezmann for the opener before scoring the third, after Dayot Upamecano had doubled the tally in a first-half blitz, before wrapping the scoring up late in front of an ecstatic crowd.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

The US accomplished a lot in Qatar, but left everyone wanting more

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Sam BordenESPN Senior Writer

CloseSam Borden is a senior writer for ESPN.com.AL RAYYAN, Qatar -- Gregg Berhalter and his assistant coaches weren't sure what to say.It was halftime on Saturday night.The United States men's national team were trailing the Netherlands by two goals.Their tournament lives were dangling, but the US players had dominated so much of the opening 45 minutes, had played the way that they wanted, had very much battled with a favored Dutch side even as they were losing.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

The Dutch taught Gregg Berhalter about soccer. Now his U.S. team aims to beat them

The education of Gregg Berhalter began at an elite boarding school in New Jersey and continued at the University of North Carolina.And while that book learning was fine and all, neither school taught Berhalter the subject he really wanted to study, which was soccer.So he left college a year short of a degree for a kind of study-aboard program in the Netherlands.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

2022 Men's World Cup Predictions: Groups A & B

In this series, BFW staff writers take you group-by-group - plus the Knockouts - through our competing predictions for how the 2022 Men's World Cup will shake out.The darkest timeline?The dankest timeline?Nailed-on accurate?You decide!Group A
RIPLT: Netherlands, Senegal, Qatar, Ecuador
The Netherlands are just too good and are way better than the rest of their groupmates.
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Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

How Julian Nagelsmann wants to define a new era at Bayern Munich

According to a report from Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann wants to lead a "tactical revolution" at the club and will likely initiate change by the full implementation of a back three system:

Julian Nagelsmann wants to shape an era at FC Bayern with his back three system.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Four observations from Bayern Munich's thrilling 5-0 win over FC Viktoria Plzen

Let's make it a record
There you have it, FC Bayern Munich officially own the longest group stage win streak of all time.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Matthijs de Ligt relishing new challenge at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich signed Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus for a transfer fee of €70 million with an additional €10 million in add-ons, but when he was first linked with a move to Munich, it was anticipated that it would take an upfront €80million fee to sign him.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United 'fear' they won't be able to sell Harry Maguire - Old Trafford Faithful

Man United believe they may find it tough to move on from Harry Maguire this summer.Manchester United are undoubtedly moving in a different direction under Erik ten Hag, with the Dutch manager starting to shape this squad into one that better fits his image.Some players have moved into the fore; Diogo Dalot and Fred, for instance.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

FC Barcelona eyeing move to sign Man United's Diogo Dalot

Manchester United Football Club absolutely have taken several steps backwards over the last decade.
Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago
Manchester United

Martial: Mourinho disrespected me

Anthony Martial's career at Manchester United has been littered with huge highs followed by huge lows.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

New boss Ten Hag urges Man Utd to look forward

Erik ten Hag says it is time for Manchester United to look forward and not reflect on what has gone wrong in recent seasons at Old Trafford.
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That will bring the fight back."
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Daley Blind warns Manchester United what to expect from control freak' Erik ten Hag

A new era has begun at Old Trafford after the arrival of Ten Hag from Ajax, where he was in charge for five seasons.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Marcel Sabitzer out of Real Betis first leg through injury - Old Trafford Faithful

Marcel Sabitzer will be unavailable for Man United for their game vs Real Betis tomorrow.For Manchester united, the matches are still coming thick and fast.The Old Trafford club turn their attentions back to the Europa League this midweek, with the first of a double-header against Real Betis taking place tomorrow.
Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago
Manchester United

Pele opened United museum after turning down transfer in 1968

Brazilian football legend Pele sadly passed away on Thursday after suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years.Pele had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests.He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United 'thinking about' making move to bring Memphis Depay back

Man United are seriously weighing up the possibility of bringing Memphis Depay back to Old Trafford.Manchester United need offensive reinforcements.With Cristiano Ronaldo now firmly in the rearview, Erik ten Hag has to identify, then sign, the ideal replacement.Preferably in January.Buying in the mid-season window is notoriously difficult, unless there's a player who is completely unhappy in his current situation out there.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United tried to sign Sadio Mane under Louis van Gaal, he confirms

Man United tried to sign Sadio Mane when Louis van Gaal was in charge, the Dutchman has admitted.Naturally, Manchester United tend to be linked with pretty much every name under the sun when a transfer window rolls around.Sadly, that's part and parcel of being amongst the biggest clubs in the world.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Manchester United

Erik ten Hag admits he has 'hell of a job' after Manchester United defeat

Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United lost belief in their 2-1 home defeat against Brighton on Sunday and described his challenge at Old Trafford as a "hell of a job".
the Guardian
1 year ago
Manchester United

Tyrell Malacia not settling for back-up role in Manchester United battle

Tyrell Malacia is confident of dislodging Luke Shaw as Manchester United's No 1 left-back after his €15m (£12.9m) transfer from Feyenoord.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

My Really Bad Take: Carlo Ancelotti was Bayern Munich's greatest ever coach

Bayern Munich has had a fair share of great coaches in its long and rich history.Instantly recognizable names like Udo Lattek, Ottmar Hitzfeld, Jupp Heynckes, and Hansi Flick come to mind, while the likes of Louis van Gaal and Pep Guardiola are worth mentioning.But there is one coach who stands head and shoulders above everyone else: Carlo Ancelotti.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich: Simple win for Nagelsmann as Bavarians win group and Blaugrana bow out - Soccer News

Bayern Munich eased to a 3-0 win to compound a miserable day for Barcelona as they were eliminated from the Champions League at the group stage for a second successive season.Inter's 4-0 win against Viktoria Plzen earlier on Wednesday had already sealed Barca's fate, which led to a sombre mood from the first whistle at Camp Nou.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Matthijs de Ligt is happy to have taken "risky" move to Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is working with his Dutch teammates for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, but the topic of his club situation was one that the media wanted to discuss.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Van Gaal criticises 'negative' Netherlands coverage

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings - full coverage details  

Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal says the criticism of his team will not distract them from trying to win the World Cup.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Germany Watch: Hermann Gerland added to Germany's coaching staff for the World Cup to keep Hansi Flick in check

For a very long time, Hermann Gerland was the assistant coach at Bayern Munich.
That tenure ended at the same time Hansi Flick's walked away from the Bavarians.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Report: Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch called up to Dutch national team for Belgium clash

After not originally being in the Dutch national team squad for their pair of matches against Poland and Belgium, Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch has been called up to the squad for the match against Belgium, per @iMiaSanMia.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich Alumni: Andries Jonker appointed head coach of the Netherlands women's national team

Former Bayern Munich assistant and interim men's first team coach Andries Jonker has been hired as the new head coach of the Netherlands women's national team, per The Associated Press: "During the last European Championship we also saw how incredibly fast women's football has developed in recent years," Jonker said.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Manchester United

Klopp jokes Liverpool better off for not taking rivals' approach to managers

The Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp, has aimed a dig at Manchester United by suggesting his club had saved a fortune by not having to pay off as many coaches as their rivals in recent years.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United ready to accept 'big hit' to cash in on Anthony Martial - Old Trafford Faithful

With several players already confirmed to be leaving upon the end of their contracts, Manchester United are still seemingly looking to trim down the squad before investing in new signings.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Jesse Lingard to leave Man United on free transfer

Today was a pretty important one in terms of the summer clearout.The Red Devils confirmed that Paul Pogba would leave when his current deal expires at the end of this month.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

D'Mani Mellor confirms he's leaving Man United - Old Trafford Faithful

There's no doubt about it, the overhaul at Manchester United this summer will be the biggest in years.
Rossoneri Blog - AC Milan News | All about AC Milan - News, Match Reports, Transfers and Rumours
1 year ago
AC Milan

Kluivert: "I am happy that now Milan is back at a high level, I do not see why Ibra should stop if he feels well" | Rossoneri Blog - AC Milan News

Patrick Kluivert had only one season in Italy.A very short time considering his talent.However, as the greatest dancer of all time, Rudolf Nureyev, said: "Talent is 10%, the rest is work".
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Man United talks to sign Lisandro Martinez 'very positive' - Old Trafford Faithful

In terms of signings this summer, take your pick of which outfield area that Manchester United need to invest in.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Jurrien Timber warned against Man United transfer - Old Trafford Faithful

We're still a couple of days away from the summer transfer window officially opening, though Manchester United have already been linked with what feels like every name under the sun.
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