Tactical Analysis: Louis van Gaal’s solid return to management with the Dutch National Team against Norway

Tactical Analysis: Louis van Gaal’s solid return to management with the Dutch National Team against Norway – originally posted on Sportslens.com Just over seven years after the end of his last stint with the Dutch national team, Louis van Gaal was back again. This time, he was replacing Frank de Boer, who faced the sack […]

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“It was a tough choice” – former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star announces retirement

“It was a tough choice” – former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star announces retirement – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from football today. The former Netherlands international initially hung up his boots in 2019 before reversing the decision to return to his first club Groningen last season. Injuries […]

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The biggest breakthrough stars from Euro 2020

The biggest breakthrough stars from Euro 2020 – originally posted on Sportslens.com Just one game remains of Euro 2020, and it’s almost time to start looking back at the tournament, instead of looking forward. A number of players have risen to the occasion, with many of the usual suspects performing to a world-class level. It’s […]

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KNVB want former Man Utd and Barcelona man in charge of Netherlands

KNVB want former Man Utd and Barcelona man in charge of Netherlands – originally posted on Sportslens.com Louis van Gaal is the number one candidate to replace Frank de Boer in charge of the Netherlands national team, according to a report by Dutch outlet AD. De Boer initially took control in September 2020, following Ronald […]

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Bundesliga forward bags again, Juventus man’s nightmare – Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic Player Ratings

Bundesliga forward bags again, Juventus man’s nightmare – Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic Player Ratings – originally posted on Sportslens.com Czech Republic pulled off a shock victory in the round of 16, knocking out Netherlands with a 2-0 win on Sunday. The Dutch began the game on the front foot, dominating possession in the middle of […]

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Wijnaldum ready to walk, UEFA drop another clanger, Sheeran gig stinks

Wijnaldum ready to walk, UEFA drop another clanger, Sheeran gig stinks – originally posted on Sportslens.com Day 14 at the European Championships was an opportunity to relax after the thrills and spills of the group stage. With no games scheduled you could be forgiven for thinking that there would be no talking points. You’d be […]

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Manchester United man leads Euro 2020 Best XI while Ronaldo leads from the front

Manchester United man leads Euro 2020 Best XI while Ronaldo leads from the front – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Euro 2020 group stages have come to a close, and it’s just a short wait before the knockout rounds begin. The opening two weeks of action have been nothing short of enthralling. We’ve seen some […]

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1 from Portugal, 1 from France, 2 from Netherlands – Euro 2020 Best XI of Round 3

1 from Portugal, 1 from France, 2 from Netherlands – Euro 2020 Best XI of Round 3 – originally posted on Sportslens.com The group stage has come to an end, and now we have to endure two whole days without Euro 2020 action. How will we cope? At least the groups ended on a cracker, […]

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EURO 2020: England through to Round of 16 but who will they face?

EURO 2020: England through to Round of 16 but who will they face? – originally posted on Sportslens.com Monday’s results at EURO 2020 meant that England’s progression into the knockout stages was sealed prior to their final group stage game against the Czech Republic tonight. Only 8 teams exit in the group stages – the […]

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Euro 2020 Best XI from Round 2: Dumfries, Gosen and a dream midfield trio

Euro 2020 Best XI from Round 2: Dumfries, Gosen and a dream midfield trio – originally posted on Sportslens.com It’s been another exciting round of Euro 2020 action, with several players putting in standout performances for their country. As we approach the last selection of group stage fixtures, it’s all very nicely set up. We […]

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