'They don't understand football': Frenkie de Jong hits back at critics
Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong has hit back at critics, saying that a lot of people "don't understand football".
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Dancing Dutch royals join two World Cup parties in a day, advise Infantino on Peace Prize
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands joined in on two separate dressing room parties in one night as the Netherlands and Curacao celebrated World Cup milestones.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Tsunami' of euphoria has helped Norway handle national crisis, says Viking coach
Coach of Norwegian champions, Viking FK, Morten Jensen, explains to Flashscore in an exclusive interview how the performances of Stale Solbakken's team have helped restore pride within the Scandinavi…
'Wasn't thinking about it': Curacao hero Room edged history in milestone draw
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room needed two minutes to make one of the World Cup's most impressive saves so far, stopping Ecuador forward Enner Valencia from close range and setting the tone for a caree…
'Took a hard hit': Van Dijk suffers injury scare in Netherlands win over Sweden
Virgil van Dijk admitted he suffered a worrying injury scare during the Netherlands’ 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden after a heavy collision left him temporarily without feeling in his upper leg.
'Little too much trouble: Koeman praises team but demands more after Dutch rout
Ronald Koeman praised the impact of Brian Brobbey but admitted there is still room for improvement after the Netherlands’ emphatic 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden.
Herve Renard admits Tunisia never lived up to standards expected in Japan defeat
Tunisia national team coach Herve Renard was left frustrated after the North Africans suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Japan to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a match to spare.
The iconic kit that made history for Argentina against England in the summer of 1986
The now-legendary World Cup quarter-final between England and Argentina, where Diego Armando Maradona was both hero and villain, still lives on in a historic kit created from scratch just the day bef…
Japan boss Moriyasu heaps praise on Kamada after standout display in new role
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu was delighted with the performance of his side after their 4-0 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in Monterrey. Japan were dominant throughout despite the absence of inju…
Ecuador's Beccacece insists World Cup hopes 'not over yet' after shock Curacao draw
Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece insisted "it is not over yet" after his side's World Cup hopes were left hanging by a thread after a shock 0-0 draw with Curacao, whose goalkeeper Eloy Room gave…