Defender Dominique Bloodworth knows she will end up making half of her family disappointed if Holland can get the better of the United States and win the Women’s World Cup for the first time on Sunday.
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England’s run of semi-final misery
England’s hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Holland will present England with a tough test
Ronald Koeman’s Holland stand between England and the Nations League final in Portugal.
Watch: Referee accidentally scores in Dutch league game
A referee accidentally scored a goal then allowed it to stand in a Dutch league game on Saturday.
Ajax boss Ten Hag points to TV money as reason why Tottenham played at weekend
Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag has pointed towards the television money Tottenham receive as a reason why their Premier League game at the weekend was not postponed.
Tottenham’s Champions League semi-final opponents Ajax in focus
Ajax have shocked Europe this season after their run to the Champions League semi-final, where they meet also-unfancied Tottenham.
Groningen beat Excelsior to end losing streak
Eredivisie strugglers Groningen bounced back from three straight defeats to record a 4-2 victory over Excelsior at Stadion Woudestein.
Stef Gronsveld rescues Emmen point against 10-man VVV Venlo
Ten-man VVV Venlo could not hold on for victory at Emmen as Stef Gronsveld’s second-half equaliser forced a 1-1 draw at De Oude Meerdijk.
Tottenham on brink of Champions League exit after PSV draw
Tottenham’s Champions League hopes lie in tatters after a red card for Hugo Lloris cost them victory in their vital Group B game at PSV Eindhoven.
The FIFA World Cup: A legacy tournament, but still a fan favourite?
The World Cup is not what Jules Rimet envisioned it as anymore: a picture of…
The political power of Diego Maradona through five World Cups – Part 2
Diego Maradona landed from a helicopter for his unveiling at Napoli. Playing the messiah came…
Manchester City and NAC Breda: A long-distance relationship
NAC Breda have been average, reaching the highs and lows of Dutch football. However, a…
Ajax Academy’s Gen Next: A new hope or another flash in the pan?
Four phenomenal talents have emerged from the famed Ajax Academy. Will it be another wasted…
Magic of the Blauwvingers: PEC Zwolle, a beacon of hope in Dutch Football
PEC Zwolle, perennial under-dogs in Dutch Football, have captured the hearts of the nation this…
Ronald Koeman targets Euro 2020 qualification after Holland appointment
Ronald Koeman is targeting Euro 2020 qualification and hopes to change Holland’s mentality after signing…
Soccer Sparta Rotterdam
Mason Mount’s second-half strike proved enough as Vitesse Arnhem returned to winning ways to condemn…
The Day Total Football Died: With David Winner, author of Brilliant Orange
You’ve heard the legends about Total Football. But did you know what killed it? We…
Kenny McLean: Critics wrong to say Scottish football devoid of talent
Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean feels the new-look international side proved there is talent in the…
Wesley Sneijder leaves Galatasaray
Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder is a free agent after leaving Galatasaray ahead of schedule. The…
FP Exclusive: David Winner on The Big Bang of Total Football, Anarchy and 1970’s Ajax
Come and discover how Johan Cruyff was the Bob Dylan of Amsterdam, and Ajax The…