Xavi Hernández’s first match as Netherlands coach ended 1–1 against Germany, but the result hardly tells the story. Two Dutch goals were disallowed, Germany scored while Brian Brobbey was lying…
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Xavi’s Oranje Era Begins: Veerman Returns, Malen Out and Germany Awaits The talking is almost over. On Thursday, we finally get our first proper look at Xavi Hernández’s Netherlands. The…
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Xavi Names First Netherlands Squad: No Memphis, Van Dijk Stays and Two New Faces Xavi Hernández has named his first Netherlands squad — and the new Oranje coach has immediately…
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Xavi Hernández's first international window as Netherlands coach packs four Nations League fixtures into eleven days, against Germany, Serbia and Greece. For supporters who like a bet on Oranje, it…
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Sjoerd Mossou’s column in the Dutch media Algemeen Dagblad about Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay offers an interesting contrast between two very different career choices — but his comparison is…
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Xavi Hernández Appointed New Netherlands Head Coach The Netherlands have made a major statement by appointing Xavi Hernández as their new national team head coach. The former Barcelona midfielder and…
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After Arne Slot reportedly turned down the chance to become the next Netherlands head coach, the KNVB suddenly found itself back at square one. While Michael Reiziger has emerged as…
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Imagine the 2030 FIFA World Cup kicking off without the Netherlands, France, Spain, Germany.... No sea of orange in the stands. No "Hup Holland Hup" echoing through the stadiums. No…
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Brian Brobbey is one of the most powerful and explosive strikers in Dutch football. Known for his strength, acceleration and direct style, he has developed into an important attacking option…
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, and the Dutch national team finds itself in the thick of an exciting group stage. After a frustrating opening draw against Japan…
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Nice post, Johan. I have a similar view of the game. Xavi made the players look better, and certain players…
What a great post! I get a smile on my face reading it all back. Yes, this gives us a…
That is funny JB, thanks for posting. Good performance. One game, but Xavi looks the part of the right man…
Indeed
Yeap after a long time its hard to deny this was a step up. You can say the germans are…