#Daley Blind

Ajax are set to play Twente at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday in the Eredivisie. Ajax come into this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Rogier Meijer's NEC Nijmegen in their most recent league game. A first-half goal from midfielder Davy Klaassen for Ajax was cancelled out by a second-half goal from Belgian forward Landry Dimata for NEC…

The Netherlands and Argentina will headline Friday's quarterfinal matches in the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament. The two sides will kick off at 7:00 PM in the United Kingdom at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. Just three wins separate either the Netherlands or Argentina from lifting the World Cup trophy. The trophy is within touching distance, but one of…

BAYERN MUNICH have confirmed the signing of former Manchester United and Ajax star Daley Blind on a free transfer. The defender terminated his contract with boyhood club Ajax in December after a successful career and had been on the lookout for a new club. The Dutchman had been linked to Belgian side Antwerp. But the 32-year-old has joined Bayern…

DALEY BLIND is on the verge of a shock move to Bayern Munich, reports say. The former Man United midfielder terminated his contract with boyhood club Ajax in December after a successful career and had been on the lookout for a new club. The Dutchman had been linked to Belgian side Antwerp but now it appears he could be on the move to a far more…

JOAO FELIX'S agent has held talks with Manchester United, according to reports. The Portuguese forward has expressed an interest in leaving Atletico Madrid, following a tough couple of seasons after his big-money move to the Wanda Metropolitano. And his Portugal team-mate Diogo Costa is the man United want to replace David de Gea. The Porto…

Argentina and the Netherlands are one of the most compelling quarterfinal matchups, with both teams playing attacking soccer. Our World Cup picks are avoiding the risk of extra time and highlighting the goal market. Argentina are three victories away from a fairytale ending to the Lionel Messi era. That quest continues on Friday against a talented…

Gareth Southgate's men must overcome the Netherlands on Thursday, with the winners to face either Portugal or Switzerland in the final on Sunday. Ahead of this week's UEFA Nations League finals, Eurosport assesses the four squads, picks out one player to watch, and provides you with all you need to know ahead of the showpiece event. The Estadio do…

England are the heavy favourites to beat the USA when the second round of World Cup group stage games get underway on Friday. Betting sites have priced the Three Lions at 4/7 to build on their 6-2 win against Iran by securing another victory. Football fans can also look forward to a vital showdown between Wales and Iran on Friday, while Qatar will…

We are now 88 per cent of the way through Qatar 2022, with only eight of the 64 scheduled games remaining. Yet these eight are the most important games of the tournament, those which will be remembered for years to come. It has been a World Cup of shocks, with major footballing powers Germany, Spain and Belgium already on their way home alongside…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is to become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly agreeing a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo will make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are still said to be interested in PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine form at…

BRAZIL and Portugal confirmed their place in the last-16 of the World Cup on Monday. Tite's side came out 1-0 victors over Switzerland while Portugal scored two in a 2-0 win over Uruguay to seal their place out of the groups. And it was during the Portugal player that a fan invaded the pitch with a rainbow flag before being swiftly removed from the…

With the Netherlands and Ecuador both coming off 2-0 wins in their openers, the meeting at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday carries added significance as it could decide who takes the top-spot in Group A. While Ecuador have set their target of reaching the last 16, as they did in Germany in 2006, the Dutch will aim for a vastly improved…

Dutch coach Louis van Gaal and Virgil van Dijk are in confident mood Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Senegal v Netherlands in World Cup Group A on Monday. ITV, 4pm Monday Netherlands to win & under 3.5 goals 3pts 21-20 BoyleSports, Coral The Netherlands have enjoyed an excellent build-up but Memphis Depay's absence is a blow and they…

The Netherlands and Senegal are set to face off in Group A play as they kick off their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Find out why we're backing a young upstart Dutch scorer on Monday in our 2022 World Cup betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Group A of the World Cup started on Sunday, but Monday sees the best two teams in the…

Saturday 19 November 2022 11:00 Old Trafford has long been home to some of the greatest players in football history but which Manchester United players have also made a name for themselves on the global stage by starring in World Cup tournaments? As the 2022 edition of the tournament begins in Qatar, we've whipped up a combined XI of Reds who have…

Manchester United's Donny van de Beek and Newcastle United defender Sven Botman have been left out of the Netherlands squad for the World Cup. Midfielder Van de Beek, who hasn't played for his country since March last year, lost out to the uncapped Xavi Simons, who has impressed for PSV this season. Botman is yetted to be capped at senior level,…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

It's been eight long years since the Netherlands last played a World Cup match, a 3-0 victory over Brazil that earned them the honour of third place in 2014. They return now with the same manager, Louis van Gaal, whose tactics made the Dutch one of the most entertaining teams in Brazil, but the trail left behind by his subsequent successors and…

AZ Alkmaar are set to play Ajax at the AFAS Stadion on Sunday in the Eredivisie. AZ Alkmaar come into this game on the back of a 4-1 win over ten-man Vaduz in the group stage of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Goals from young forward Yusuf Barasi, centre-back Sam Beukema, Japanese right-back Yukinari Sugawara and midfielder Dani de Wit secured…

Ajax are set to play Cambuur at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday in the Eredivisie. Ajax come into this game on the back of a 2-0 win over Henk Fraser's Utrecht in their most recent league game. Goals from Dutch attackers Steven Berghuis and Brian Brobbey secured the win for Alfred Schreuder's Ajax. Cambuur, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to Pascal…