NETHERLANDS
Van Gaal rues 'incredibly painful' World Cup exit on penalties
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team's loss to Argentina on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday was "incredibly painful".
Argentina send Netherlands packing after shootout
Argentina held their nerve to win a penalty shootout and reach the World Cup semi-finals after Netherlands came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 and force extra-time and spot-kicks on Friday night.
Netherlands star Cody Gakpo admits Man United dream amid Red Devils interest
Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has hinted that he would jump at the chance to join Manchester United, but admits there has been no approach from the Red Devils for his services.
Virgil van Dijk says Netherlands are not focusing on stopping Lionel Messi
Virgil Van Dijk insists the Netherlands are preparing for far more than Lionel Messi alone in Friday's World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
Van Gaal believes there is plenty of room for improvement from Netherlands
Louis van Gaal was critical of his Netherlands side despite their 3-1 victory over the USA sealing a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Enner Valencia earns Ecuador deserved World Cup draw against Netherlands
Enner Valencia ensured Ecuador got the very least they deserved as they battled back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with the Netherlands in their World Cup Group A match at the Khalifa Stadium.
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