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EXCLUSIVE: Van der Wiel opens up on mental health, PSG and 'fresh air' for Dutch football

Gregory van der Wiel reached the pinnacle of European football with Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Netherlands, playing in a World Cup final at just 22. Yet, behind the trophies and a seemingly perfect lifestyle, he carried a silent burden. After retiring, the former Dutch full-back battled severe panic attacks and a profound loss of identity.

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Simon Adingra and Thilo Kehrer set to join Ajax ahead of deadline day

Ajax are making moves ahead of Wednesday's deadline day in the Netherlands, with Sunderland's Simon Adingra and Monaco's Thilo Kehrer set to join on a short notice.

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Updated: Danish Superliga transfers 2026/27: Every club's confirmed summer deals

With the summer transfer window approaching the end, Flashcore provides a comprehensive overview of players returning from loan spells and transfer developments in Denmark's top flight. The list includes all confirmed deals as well as players with expiring contracts whose clubs have announced their departure. The list is updated regularly. The Danish transfer window closes one day later than those of the top five leagues. In France, Italy, Germany, England, and Spain, Deadline Day falls on 1 September, whereas in Denmark it is 2 September, the same day as in the Netherlands and the USA.

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Bodo/Glimt ease past 10-man NEC Nijmegen to seal spot in Champions League proper

Bodo/Glimt defeated 10-man NEC Nijmegen 3-0 to qualify for the league phase of the Champions League, after winning the first leg 3-1 in the Netherlands.

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Netherlands boss Xavi out to win the Dutch way, unbothered that Guardiola was first choice

New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.

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Eredivisie roundup: Sparta save draw at the death as PEC Zwolle get season going

A shortened Eredivisie weekend got underway on Saturday with three games. Flashscore takes you through Saturday's results in the Netherlands.

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Pep Guardiola was dream candidate for Netherlands job, director Nigel de Jong reveals

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was the prime candidate to become the new Netherlands manager, KNVB director Nigel de Jong revealed on Saturday.

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Xavi announces Netherlands technical staff as Van Nistelrooy stays on

Newly appointed Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has announced his coaching staff, with Ruud van Nistelrooy staying on as assistant manager.

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Tijjani Reijnders leaves Manchester City to join Saudi side Al Qadsiah

Manchester City and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has officially moved to Saudi side Al Qadsiah, the clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

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What to expect from the Netherlands as Xavi signs on as coach for the next four years

Although all of the signs initially pointed to Roberto Martinez becoming the new coach of the Netherlands national team, it's former Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez who has been tasked with bringing the Oranje back to the top table of European and world football.

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Xavi honoured to be named Netherlands coach as Barcelona connection continues

The appointment of Xavi as Netherlands coach late on Wednesday completes an extensive search and ⁠brings full circle the special relationship between Dutch football and Barcelona.

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Former Barcelona boss Xavi confirmed as new Netherlands head coach

Spanish football icon Xavi Hernandez has been announced as the new head coach of the Netherlands.

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Memphis Depay leaves Corinthians as club decline to renew contract

Netherlands striker Memphis Depay has officially left Brazilian side Corinthians after the club decided not to renew his contract.

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EXCLUSIVE: Al Wasl manager Rui Vitoria on Dutch pre-season and building on strong run

Speaking exclusively to Flashscore, Portuguese Al Wasl manager Rui Vitoria spoke about his squad's training camp in the Netherlands and building on a strong finish to last season's UAE Pro League.

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Belgium coach Mark van Bommel admits he had no hesitation accepting job

Belgium's new coach Mark van Bommel did not hesitate to accept the job offer even if there ⁠might have been a chance to take over the national team of his native Netherlands, who are still looking for a coach after the World ‌Cup.

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Van Gaal not ruling out Netherlands return amid speculation over Koeman's successor

Veteran coach Louis van Gaal said he would not rule out the possibility of another ⁠return to the helm of the Netherlands national team amid speculation over who will replace Ronald Koeman.

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Recovered Louis van Gaal 'open' to fourth stint as Netherlands manager

Former manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly open to returning as Netherlands manager for a fourth stint, Dutch media reported on Monday.

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Arne Slot reportedly turns down opportunity to become Netherlands manager

Arne Slot has turned down a ⁠chance to be the new Netherlands coach, only weeks before the planned ‌unveiling of a successor to Ronald Koeman, ‌Dutch media reported on Friday.

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Belgium announce the appointment of new manager Mark van Bommel

Belgium have announced the appointment of Mark van Bommel, with the former Netherlands international replacing Rudi Garcia as the national team's manager.

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Barcelona's De Jong facing several weeks out due to serious knee injury

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie ⁠de Jong is facing several weeks on ‌the sidelines after the ‌LaLiga champions said ‌the Netherlands international ‌had returned from the ‌World Cup with torn knee ligaments.

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Liverpool reportedly to back Arne Slot financially, paving way for Netherlands job

Liverpool are reportedly ready to keep Arne Slot's financial compensation in place as the former manager could take up the Netherlands job, Dutch sources report.

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Arne Slot reportedly in talks to become next Netherlands manager

Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot is in talks with the Dutch FA (KNVB) to become the next Netherlands manager, sources reported on Monday.

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'Can't answer that': PSV manager Peter Bosz stays shut over Netherlands rumours

PSV manager Peter Bosz has remained silent about potentially becoming the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands.

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COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Hoek on 'un-Dutch' World Cup exit & who should replace Koeman

Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is keeping it out of the net and building up") and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editions, and for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 edition. For this year’s tournament, he’s analysing his home country’s matches in an exclusive column for Flashscore.