World Cup South Africa » Netherlands News

Missed chance haunts Robben

Football — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:00:32 +0000

Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final™ miss.

Global praise for Spanish champions

Football — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:44:02 +0000

Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup™ with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa.

Casillas: It hasn’t sunk in

Football — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:00:13 +0000

Spain captain Iker Casillas concedes it will take time for him and his team-mates to realise the magnitude of their FIFA World Cup victory after they beat the Netherlands 1-0 at Soccer City.

‘Psychic’ octopus seals perfect record

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:44:03 +0000

Paul the “psychic” octopus finished the FIFA World Cup™ with a flawless record as Spain’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands left him with eight perfect predictions.

Iniesta revels in ‘incredible’ triumph

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:44:02 +0000

Spain hero Andres Iniesta hailed “an incredible feeling” after his goal secured his country the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.

Iniesta revels in "incredible" triumph

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:22:45 +0000

Spain hero Andres Iniesta hailed “an incredible feeling” after his goal secured his country the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.

Madiba wows crowd at Soccer City

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:36:01 +0000

Nelson Mandela was man of the hour as he joined a host of other celebrities in a packed Soccer City crowd in Johannesburg on Sunday night.

Closing Ceremony sets the scene

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:36:01 +0000

A joyful and star-studded Closing Ceremony provided the perfect prelude to the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final on African soil at Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium.

Van Persie: Spain are favourites

Football — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:33:04 +0000

Robin van Persie speaks exclusively on the eve of Sunday’s historic Final between his Netherlands and European champions Spain, who he sees as slight favourites.

Dutch relief as Sneijder shakes off knock

Football — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:44:50 +0000

The Netherlands will be at full strength for Sunday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Final against Spain after star Wesley Sneijder dispelled concerns over his fitness by returning to training.

Record not on Klose’s mind

Football — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:33:02 +0000

Miroslav Klose is hoping to shake off a back injury ahead of Germany’s match with Uruguay in what will be his last chance to write his name into the FIFA World Cup history books.

Robben happy to win ugly

Football — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:17 +0000

Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has said that he would be delighted to win ugly against Spain in the FIFA World Cup™ Final on Sunday.

Roxburgh: Get the balance right

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:55:19 +0000

With Spain facing the Netherlands in the Final, UEFA technical director and FIFA TSG member Andy Roxburgh looks at the keys to the success of the European teams in South Africa.

Dutch skipper hopes Mandela makes Final

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:55:03 +0000

Dutch captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst is hoping to lead the Netherlands to their first FIFA World Cup™ title in Sunday’s final against Spain in front of South Africa’s former president Nelson Mandela.

Spaniards on top as Lahm slips

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:55:32 +0000

Sergio Ramos has moved to the top of the latest Castrol Index and is followed in the leading positions by each of his Spanish defensive colleagues.

Xavi to savour final

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:44:28 +0000

Spain’s midfield maestro Xavi is determined to enjoy the FIFA World Cup final after his side’s 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban.

Van Persie: We can make history

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:44:27 +0000

Robin van Persie knows his Netherlands team-mates have the chance to become immortal on Sunday if they can win the FIFA World Cup.

Low backs Spain for title

Football — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:44:13 +0000

Spain will be crowned world champions for the first time in their history on Sunday, according to German coach Joachim Low.

Spain and Oranje set up Soccer City finale

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:55:02 +0000

FIFA.com reviews the semi-final action after Spain beat Germany to join the Netherlands, winners against Uruguay, in Sunday’s Final and ensure a new name on the Trophy.

Cape Town takes a bow

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:55:14 +0000

After enjoying the party of a lifetime, residents of Cape Town have mixed emotions after hosting their last World Cup match on Tuesday night.

Dutch press hails Oranje

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:22:19 +0000

Dutch newspapers hailed their footballers achievement in reaching the country’s third FIFA World Cup final after a 3-2 victory over two-time winners Uruguay.

Van Marwijk: We’re not there yet

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:22:18 +0000

Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk has praised his side for reaching their first FIFA World Cup final in 32 years, but said their achievement counts for nothing yet.

Van Persie out to emulate Maradona

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:00:22 +0000

Dutch striker Robin van Persie has admitted he is desperate to win the FIFA World Cup on Sunday to follow in the footsteps of his hero Maradona.

Kuyt targets historic triumph

Football — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:33:13 +0000

Dirk Kuyt is crossing his fingers it will be third time lucky for the Netherlands in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, with the Dutch having fallen at the last hurdle twice before.

Records mount for Final-bound Dutch

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:13:45 +0000

As well as claiming a place in the Final, the Netherlands also laid claim to a clutch of new records this evening, having extended their mammoth unbeaten and winning sequences.

Uruguay versus Europe in last four

Football — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:33:34 +0000

La Celeste are the sole surviving South American representatives and will aim to prevent an all-European final by beating the Netherlands, while Spain and Germany reprise their EURO 2008 final.

Tabarez admits odds are long

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:11:15 +0000

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez acknowledged that his team’s hopes of defeating the Netherlands are “modest”, though the task is not impossible.

Uruguay take ‘El Maestro’ lessons

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:00:13 +0000

Veteran coach Oscar Tabarez is being credited with Uruguay’s unlikely run to the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Heitinga out to stop pal Forlan

Football — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:11:14 +0000

In Tuesday’s semi-final Dutch defender John Heitinga will be assigned the task of neutralising his friend and Uruguay’s most potent threat, Diego Forlan.

Van Marwijk ready for Uruguay battle

Football — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:33:03 +0000

He calls Uruguay a team of “fighters” but Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk says his side have added steel to their undoubted flair and are ready for the semi-final challenge.

Video bringing the action closer

Football — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:33:04 +0000

From match highlights to a Mick Jagger interview via a visit to Robben Island, get the best of South Africa 2010 with FIFA.com‘s exclusive video coverage.

Video brings the action closer

Football — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:22:03 +0000

From match highlights to a Mick Jagger interview via a visit to Robben Island, get the best of South Africa 2010 with FIFA.com‘s exclusive video coverage.

Lahm’s the number one for rampant Germany

Football — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:00:23 +0000

Germany are being talked about as possible world champions again so it is fitting that as the FIFA World Cup™ enters its final week that their captain should be ahead in the Castrol Index.

Who are you supporting now?

Football — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:33:49 +0000

FIFA.com wants to know whether you want Uruguay, the Netherlands, Germany or Spain to win South Africa 2010.

Brazil lick their wounds

Football — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 21:22:38 +0000

Losing a close-fought FIFA World Cup quarter-final to the Netherlands is no disgrace. For Brazil, however, anything less than the title is failure.

Sneijder credited with first goal in Dutch quarter-final victory

Football — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:44:06 +0000

Wesley Sneijder has been credited with the Netherlands opening goal in their quarter-final victory against Brazil after a review by the FIFA Technical Study Group.

Oranje reprise Cruyff’s success

Football — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:33:04 +0000

FIFA.com’s latest statistical review looks closer at a day in which African dreams died and the Netherlands bucked a series of historical trends by beating Brazil.

Dutch reprise Cruyff’s success

Football — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:44:19 +0000

FIFA.com’s latest statistical review looks closer at a day in which African dreams died and the Netherlands bucked a series of historical trends by beating Brazil.

Dutch fightback buries Brazil

Football — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:36:37 +0000

The Netherlands came from behind to break Brazilian hearts as Felipe Melo’s own goal and Wesley Sneijder’s header secured a 2-1 quarter-final win in Port Elizabeth.

Cafu wary of Dutch threat

Football — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:11:14 +0000

Cafu, the retired full-back who won two world championships with Brazil, sees the Netherlands as a major threat to Brazilian dreams of glory at South Africa 2010.

South America versus the world

Football — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:33:33 +0000

Brazil and the Netherlands meet once again on the world stage and Uruguay face Africa’s remaining hope Ghana in the opening two quarter-final matches on Friday.

Swapping tradition for success

Football — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:11:03 +0000

Brazil and the Netherlands owe their fine campaigns here at South Africa 2010 to a clinical combination of defensive nous and lethal finishing on the break.

Van Marwijk: Dutch will be underdogs

Football — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:45:33 +0000

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has said that he is relishing Friday’s mouthwatering FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final against Brazil – and was quick to hand his side the tag of underdogs.

Robinho rubs it in, Oranje on a roll

Football — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:12:33 +0000

FIFA.com’s latest statistical review reflects on a familiarly depressing outcome for Chile against Brazil, and pays tribute to a Netherlands side on a record run of form.

Van Marwijk: Dutch need to bury chances

Football — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:11:18 +0000

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk was pleased with the return of winger Arjen Robben but said that the Dutch will need to finish their chances better if they are to win the tournament.

Dutch comfort, Japanese firecrackers

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:22:04 +0000

Group E saw a traditional European power advance with three wins, while Denmark and Cameroon both suffered disappointment at the hands of Japan.

Dutch explore SA heritage

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:14 +0000

Cape Town and the Netherlands share a historical link that goes back as far as 1652, with thousands of Dutch fans taking the time to explore this during the World Cup.

Van Marwijk to wait on Robben

Football — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:11:13 +0000

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk will treat Arjen Robben with caution ahead of Monday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia after the winger came on yesterday.

Le Guen to step down

Football — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:44:18 +0000

Paul Le Guen announced that he was stepping down from his post as coach of Cameroon after the African side’s disappointing group-stage exit from South Africa 2010.

Robben fitness remains in doubt

Football — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:22:44 +0000

Arjen Robben is desperate to get into a match but Netherlands coach Bert Van Marwijk said the Dutch winger’s fitness remains uncertain.