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Despite disappointment, Berghuis enjoyed playing at the World Cup
Steven Berghuis is proud of the fact that he has been able to represent the Netherlands at the World Cup, he writes on his Instagram channel. The Ajax player was eliminated by Argentina in the quarterfinals with the Orange squad and three days later Berghuis commented on the elimination. “Moments like this are also part of our beautiful sport. Despite the great disappointment, I have enjoyed playing and representing my country on the highest stage as a footballer.
Timber proud to have represented ‘his country’ at the World Cup
Jurrien Timber has via Twitter commented after the elimination of the Dutch national team against Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. “What a rollercoaster match it was last night. We fought like lions and were so close… In the end it wasn’t enough’, writes the Ajax defender. “I am proud to have had the opportunity to represent my country. We’ll be back for more, promise.’
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Brobbey takes ‘revenge’ on Nijhuis
Brian Brobbey has been able to take ‘revenge’ on referee Bas Nijhuis. In the away match against AZ, AZ player Tijjani Reijnders made a nasty foul on the attacker of the team from Amsterdam. At the time, Brobbey criticized Nijhuis for not giving a red card. Brobbey later joked that he would like to give Nijhuis a red card. On the ESPN twitter account can be seen that Brobbey finally took ‘revenge’ today.
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World Cup visitors Ajax back on training field in Amsterdam
Dusan Tadić, Mohammed Kudus and Jorge Sánchez have returned to the training field at De Toekomst, as can be seen on the twitter account of Ajax. The trio was active at the World Cup in Qatar. However, the players did not get further than the group stage with their countries. After a short break, the Ajax players are back in the selection of the team from Amsterdam. Edson Álvarez was also active at the World Cup, but it is not yet clear whether the Mexican is also back at the Amsterdam club.
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For a long time, Messi was allowed to ‘play’ at the Orange training
Noa Lang was allowed to ‘play Lionel Messi’ in the final training of the Dutch national team towards the World Cup match with Argentina. National coach Louis van Gaal naturally did not want to say much about his battle plan, but he did want to say who had to ‘imitate’ Messi. ‘I can tell you that. Because that has no influence on the announcement of the tactical plan. He also thought it was logical that he was allowed to simulate Messi. So that’s great,” Van Gaal laughed in conversation with the NOS.
Get in the mood with Bergkamp’s legendary goal
The Dutch national team will play against Argentina in the quarterfinals of the World Cup on Friday evening. The last time the two countries met in a quarterfinal of a World Cup was in 1998. Every football fan knows how that game ended: in a 2-1 victory for the Netherlands. The winning goal was made by Dennis Bergkamp and you can watch that legendary goal again below:
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Former Ajax player Luque new technical director Spain
Albert Luque has been appointed as the new technical director of the Spanish national team. The former Ajax player succeeds José Franciscio Molina, who does not renew his contract. Luque’s appointment follows Spain’s disappointing World Cup, which was eliminated by Morocco on Tuesday after penalties. Luque, together with the new national coach Luis de la Fuente, must ensure that Spain returns to the top of the world stage.
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“Moroccan selection has made a video call with Nouri”
The Moroccan selection made a video call with Abdelhak Nouri on Tuesday evening. Mike Verweij tells that in the Wednesday Kick-Off Qatar Podcast. Morocco won on penalties against Spain on Tuesday and is therefore in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. After the victory, Verweij spoke with Sofyan Amrabat. ‘The Moroccan selection made a video call with Abdelhak Nouri’s brother, Mo Nouri. Then Appie also came into the picture and he put a very nice smile on his face.’
Nouri receives a nice tribute from the Morocco selection
Abdelhak Nouri received a nice tribute from the selection of Morocco on Tuesday evening, as it passes by Twitter. The country qualified for the quarter-finals of the World Cup by beating Spain after a penalty shootout and so the joy erupted. In the middle of the festivities, there was also room for a tribute to Nouri. The selection of Morocco met, with Sofyan Amrabat showing a shirt with ‘Nouri’ and the back number 34.
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Antony chooses three Ajax players in his ‘best eleven’
Antony has named three teammates from his time at Ajax in his squad of the best players he has ever played with. On the twitter account of Geglobo Antony chooses Lisandro Martínez, David Neres and Dusan Tadić. The latter is set up by the Brazilian in midfield and is therefore preferred to, for example, superstar Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United. Antony played for the team from Amsterdam between 2020 and 2022, after which he made a transfer to Manchester United last summer.
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Kudus responds to World Cup elimination with Ghana
Mohammed Kudus has via Twitter reacted to the elimination at the World Cup with Ghana. The Ajax player clearly shows his disappointment, but he focuses on the positive and growth in the future. ‘A team is like a puzzle, every puzzle piece is important to solve a problem or complete a picture,’ he writes. “As a team we take responsibility in letting Ghana down, but we choose the positives to grow. History has proven that the most valuable arts have gone from good to great with time. Thanks for all the love and support.’
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Van Gaal and Ronald de Boer fooling around after Orange training
National coach Louis van Gaal and Ronald de Boer spoke after the training of the Dutch national team on Sunday. The two know each other well. For example, De Boer experienced Van Gaal as a trainer of Ajax, FC Barcelona and Orange. In the video below from Inside today Van Gaal and De Boer look ahead to the duel with Argentina and play around with each other. “Good luck and I’ll take good care of Truus,” says De Boer, after which Van Gaal replies: “Watch out for your tummy.” Finally, De Boer says: ‘I padel a lot, but maybe it’s the wine, haha’, he laughs.
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