Van Dijk ready to lead resurgent Dutch at World Cup
DOHA: As the Netherlands return to the World Cup after missing out in 2018 they will be led by Virgil van Dijk, who has grown into one of the game's best defenders.
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Confident Dutch face tough examination from African champions
DOHA : Confident Dutch claims about being serious World Cup contenders face early examination on Monday as they open their Group A campaign against African champions Senegal, who are reeling from the shock of losing their talisman.
PREVIEW-Confident Dutch face tough examination from African champions
DOHA : Confident Dutch claims about being serious World Cup contenders face early examination on Monday as they open their Group A campaign against African champions Senegal, who are reeling from the shock of losing their talisman.
Dutch defender Ake says Senegal not to be underestimated
DOHA : The absence of Sadio Mane does not mean the Netherlands are going to underestimate African champions Senegal when the two sides clash in their World Cup Group A opener in Doha on Monday, Dutch defender Nathan Ake said on Friday.
World Cup: Week one, what to expect
World Cup coverage begins on Sunday on with all 64 games shown live across RTÉ Television and the RTÉ Player.
World Cup digest: Possible ban on alcohol sales, Virgil van Dijk laments Sadio Mane's absence
In a reversal, Qatar's World Cup organisers will announce on Friday that no alcoholic beer will be sold to fans at World Cup stadium sites, a source with knowledge of the decision told Reuters.
World Cup poorer without Mane says ex-Liverpool teammate Van Dijk
DOHA : Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk says the World Cup will be poorer without his former clubmate Sadio Mane, even though the Dutch now face a weaker Senegal side in their Group A opener on Monday.
Players' union warns mid-season World Cup raises injury risk
Footballers heading to this month's World Cup in Qatar face increased risk of injury and stress due to a packed schedule, global players' union FIFPRO said in a report.