Virgil van Dijk: More to Argentina than Lionel Messi threat
Virgil van Dijk insisted Argentina are not a one-man team as he played down his upcoming duel with Lionel Messi.
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Van Dijk is one-up over Messi but still rates him best
DOHA : Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk remains wary about the threat Lionel Messi poses when the Dutch go up against Argentina in Friday’s World Cup quarter-finals, even though he came out on the winning side the last time they met in club football.
Dumfries delivers as Dutch head into last eight
DOHA :Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries set up their first two goals and netted a decisive third to ensure a 3-1 victory over the United States on Saturday and a spot in the World Cup quarter-finals, thwarting U.S. efforts at a late comeback.
Pulisic in for U.S team as Dutch stick with previous line-up
DOHA :Key attacker Christian Pulisic was included in the United States line-up for Saturday’s last-16 game at the Qatar World Cup against the Netherlands at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Gakpo on target but Dutch disappoint in World Cup draw with Ecuador
DOHA: Cody Gakpo scored again at the World Cup but the Netherlands missed the chance to secure a place in the last 16 on Friday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by battling Ecuador, a result which eliminated host nation Qatar. Gakpo, the gangly PSV Eindhoven forward who has been strongly linked with Manchester United, put the Netherlands ahead with a superb strike in the sixth minute at the Khalifa International Stadium. Yet, with a large and vociferous support behind them, Ecuador fought back with such ferocity that the Dutch were rattled, and they deserved the equalizer when it came through Enner Valencia four minutes after half-time.
Valencia to play for Ecuador but Dutch keep Depay on the bench
DOHA : Ecuador’s veteran striker Enner Valencia, who scored twice on the opening day of the World Cup, was included in their lineup against the Netherlands for Friday's clash of the Group A joint leaders.
Klaassen praises German gesture, Dutch may plan one themselves
DOHA: Netherlands midfielder Davy Klaassen praised Wednesday’s (Nov 23) protest action by the Germany team, and suggested he and his team mates might also plan something at the World Cup in Qatar to highlight human rights and the "OneLove" campaign.
Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round
DOHA : Ecuador or the Netherlands will take a huge step towards the second round of the World Cup if either can force a victory in Friday’s Group A clash at the Khalifa International Stadium after both sides won their openers in Qatar.