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Giovanni van Bronckhorst believes Feyenoord were rightly awarded a penalty on Saturday evening, the Rotterdam club's manager said at his post-match press briefing.

Soccer News / Goal.com / October 17

Furious Ronald Koeman Jr. lashes out at referee like never before

Ronald Koeman junior tore into referee Jeroen Manschot on ESPN immediately after Telstar's 3-4 defeat to Feyenoord. The home goalkeeper was furious with the second-half penalty awarded to the Rotterdam side.

Ronald Koeman News / Goal.com / October 5

Xavi and the Netherlands torn apart: 'Still every bit as fragile as under Ronald Koeman'

Valentijn Driessen is not convinced by the Netherlands after the international break under Xavi Hernández, he writes in his column for De Telegraaf. The Netherlands laboured to two wins over Serbia (1-2 and 2-1) and drew with Germany (1-1) and Greece (2-2).

Napoli News / Goal.com / October 4

Teun Koopmeiners made a striking request to Ronald Koeman: 'He felt that went too far'

One name stood out in Xavi Hernández's starting XI against Serbia (2-1): Teun Koopmeiners started as the left-sided centre-back. Speaking to NOS , Koopmeiners explained his role.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 30

Xavi is considering doing something with the Netherlands that Ronald Koeman always absolutely avoided

Head coach Xavi Hernandez is considering using Virgil van Dijk on the right side of central defence against Greece, he revealed at the press conference ahead of the Nations League clash.

Borussia Dortmund News / Goal.com / September 28

Johan Derksen praises Netherlands international: 'He is proving Ronald Koeman wrong'

Johan Derksen has spotted Joey Veerman thriving again under head coach Xavi. The 27-year-old midfielder had fallen out of Ronald Koeman's plans with the Netherlands, but on Sunday he finally returned to the starting XI for the Dutch national team.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 25

'I found the minute's silence for Bartina Koeman rather strange. More people lose family members'

Robert Maaskant has openly questioned why the Netherlands held a minute's silence on Thursday evening for Bartina Koeman, who died last week. "Strange," Maaskant told Sportnieuws.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 24

Viewers are hugely annoyed by one person just before kick-off in the Netherlands v Germany

The Nations League match between the Netherlands and Germany began on Thursday evening with a notable moment. Before kick-off, a minute's silence was held at the Johan Cruyff ArenA for the late Bartina Koeman, but it was disturbed by a supporter who made a yodelling sound.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 24

Hans Kraay Jr draws harsh conclusion: this international, valued by Koeman, has already played his last international for the Netherlands

Hans Kraay junior believes national coach Xavi Hernández is heading down a different road with the Netherlands' strikers than his predecessor Ronald Koeman did.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 24

Did Virgil van Dijk ALTER Netherlands' tactics? Liverpool captain hits back at 'utter nonsense' claims after World Cup exit

The Liverpool captain faced the Dutch press in a notably tense briefing, moving swiftly to shut down rumours regarding his role in the national team's World Cup failure.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 23

'Ridiculous talk and nonsense': Van Dijk settles his scores with journalists after the Morocco match rumour

Virgil van Dijk lost his cool at a press conference today, hitting back at a rumour that had trailed him ever since the Netherlands' Morocco clash at the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 23

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reveals why he rejected Netherlands retirement after 'massive' Xavi talks

The 96-cap international contemplated stepping away from the national team following a dismal World Cup exit. Ronald Koeman departed his post after a shock last-32 defeat to Morocco in June, leaving the centre-back pondering his international future.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / September 23

Virgil van Dijk hits back at press conference of the Dutch national team: 'Your colleagues write that, it is utter nonsense!'

Virgil van Dijk rebuked journalist Noa Vahle during Wednesday morning's press conference in Zeist. The Netherlands defender said it was absolutely not his idea to play with five defenders against Morocco at the World Cup.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 23

Virgil van Dijk hits back at Noa Vahle: 'Your colleagues write that, it is utter nonsense!'

Virgil van Dijk rebuked Noa Vahle during Wednesday morning's press conference in Zeist. The Netherlands defender said it was absolutely not his idea to play with five defenders against Morocco at the World Cup.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 23

Virgil van Dijk fires back at Noa Vahle: 'Your colleagues write that, it is utter nonsense!'

Virgil van Dijk put Noa Vahle in her place during Wednesday morning's press moment in Zeist. The Netherlands defender insisted it was absolutely not his idea to play with five defenders against Morocco at the World Cup.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 22

Dick Advocaat backs 'excellent' Xavi Hernandez to succeed with Netherlands after taking over from Ronald Koeman

A fresh tactical era for the Netherlands officially began as Xavi took charge of his first training session with the Oranje squad on Monday. The Spanish tactician was appointed by the Dutch football association (KNVB) in August 2026 to fill the void left by Ronald Koeman following the 2026 World Cup.

Leeds United News / Goal.com / September 21

Contrary to Koeman: Xavi champions the Roshn League experience before the European media

The Spanish underdog breaks its silence Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez has defended calling up Al-Hilal's Crysencio Summerville and Al-Qadsiah star Tijjani Reijnders, despite the pair swapping the English Premier League for the Saudi Roshn League.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 20

Ronald Koeman Jr full of emotion because of beautiful gesture in the 13th minute

Ronald Koeman junior was visibly emotional in the 13th minute of AZ v Telstar. The AFAS Stadion rose to applaud for a minute in tribute to Bartina Koeman, who died at the age of 65.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 16

Ronald Koeman mourns as his wife Bartina dies: 'Goodbye, beautiful woman'

Ronald Koeman is in mourning after the death of his wife Bartina. She was 65 and had long been diagnosed with breast cancer. The former Netherlands head

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 16

Death devastates a Barcelona legend

Dutch football is in mourning. Bartina Koeman-Boddeveld, wife of Barcelona legend and former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, has died at the age of 65.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 1

Irate columnist claims Liverpool starter ‘betrayed’ his country in furious diatribe after World Cup exit

One Liverpool player has been the subject of a hard-hitting tirade from an outspoken columnist in his homeland after his country were knocked out of the World Cup.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 1

Netherlands' Ronald Koeman steps down after disappointing Morocco loss

One day after the Netherlands lost a World Cup round of 32 match to Morocco on penalty kicks, Ronald Koeman announced his second run as the Dutch coach has come to an end.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / May 20

Ronald Koeman gives update on Jurrien Timber’s injury

Ronald Koeman has provided an update on the fitness of Jurrien Timber as preparations continue for the World Cup, with the Arsenal defender having missed more than ten consecutive matches through injury.

Paris Saint-Germain News / PSG Talk / April 13, 2025

What Ronald Koeman Said About Barcelona When Compared to Arsenal and PSG

The Netherlands’ national team manager, Ronald Koeman, analyzed the Spanish club’s win over the German side and noted that Dortmund wasted their scoring chances, something Arsenal and PSG won’t do (h/t Foot01).

Soccer News / Stretty News / November 19, 2024

Ronald Koeman hands boost to struggling Manchester United star

Joshua Zirkzee is in contention to play for the Netherlands in their final UEFA Nations League fixture on Tuesday night. The struggling Manchester United striker has been recalled by Ronald Koeman for the Netherland’s clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.