With FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal games lined up and the Round of 16 matches already having produced much footballing drama, things are really looking up for the fans. The round of 16 saw a few past champions falling by the wayside. Spain was eliminated by an enthusiastic and resolute Moroccan team, […]
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FIFA World Cup: Not satisfied with our messy ball possession, says Netherlands manager after win over Senegal
Following the win over Senegal in the FIFA World Cup opener, Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal said that he is not satisfied with his side’s “shoddy and messy” ball possession. Late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen guided a spirited Netherlands to a 2-0 victory over Senegal in the […]
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FIFA World Cup: Enner Valencia will play against Netherlands, confirms Ecuador manager
Following his team’s win over hosts Qatar in the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2022, Ecuador manager Gustavo Alfaro confirmed that forward Enner Valencia would be playing the next game against the Netherlands. Enner Valencia scored a brace to help Ecuador defeat Qatar in the opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup […]
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T20 World Cup: Netherlands bowlers put us into pressure early, says Zimbabwe skipper Ervine after loss
Following his side’s five-wicket loss to Netherlands in their ICC T20 World Cup match, Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine credited the Dutch for their bowling, saying that they were able to put them under pressure early into the game. Netherlands registered a comprehensive five-wicket win over Zimbabwe at the Adelaide Oval […]
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T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe opt to bat against Netherlands
Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine opted to bat first against the Netherlands in a must-win game at the Adelaide Oval in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Netherlands are out of the semi-final race with two losses from three matches and will look to spoil Zimbabwe’s plan to have a crack at the knockout […]
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Thousands protest Covid measures in Netherlands despite ban on gatherings
Thousands of demonstrators in the Netherlands on Sunday defied a government ban on large protests to voice their anger over COVID-19 restrictions. There were some clashes between riot police and protesters in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, reported DW News. The local government in Amsterdam had banned Sunday’s protest, saying police had indications some protesters might be planning “violence.” […]
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Black Day to be observed in Netherlands to mark Pakistan’s ‘invasion’ of J-K in 1947
A Black Day will be observed and protest held on Friday near the Pakistani embassy in the Netherlands against the “invasion” of Jammu and Kashmir nearly over 70 years back, said Committee Black Day 22 October 1947 in a press release. “The protest will take place on 22 October 2021 at 10 30 am in […]
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Arjun Maini endures frustrating weekend in Netherlands
Mercedes-AMG DTM driver Arjun Maini endured a difficult weekend at the Assen race circuit in Holland. The Indian, who secured his best-ever finish of sixth during the previous round, experienced one of those weekends where nothing seemed to want to come together despite his best efforts. The Omega Seiki and […]
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Netherlands’s Arnhem city breaks ties with Wuhan over China’s handling of Uyghurs
Terming Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs as ‘genocide’, Netherland’s Arnhem city broke cooperation chains with their sister city of Wuhan. In a surprise decision, the majority of the Arnhem city council voted against the mayor’s plan to continue the relationship with Wuhan and stay in dialogue with China about human rights, […]
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Netherlands batsman Wesley Barresi retires from all forms of cricket
Netherlands wicketkeeper-batsman Wesley Barresi has retired from all forms of cricketer at the age of 36. The right-handed batsman made his international debut in 2010 and played 32 ODIs for the Netherlands, scoring 927 runs. He also played 42 T20Is hitting 799 runs at a strike-rate of 114.96. “I’ve been incredibly privileged to not […]
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Dutch anti-lockdown riots extend to a third night
Police arrested at least 70 people after rioting broke out for a third night around the Netherlands yesterday, after weekend protests that were initially linked to dissent over a government decision to implement a nighttime curfew. But the motivation behind the vandalism and other incidents yesterday in cities ranging from […]