Lionel Messi in numbers: Is the Barcelona player the greatest-ever footballer?
Football’s greatest – Pelé, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer and Alfredo Di Stéfano amongst others – may already have been surpassed by a 25-year-old.
By Majid Mohamed | Football, Sport | Monday, 29 October 2012 at 2:50 pm
Vurnon Anita: Versatile midfielder who can dictate the tempo at Newcastle United
The new Newcastle number eight favours a defensive midfield role, although he has more ability and passing range than Cheick Tioté, another Newcastle midfielder signed from the Dutch league.
By Majid Mohamed | Football, Sport | Thursday, 16 August 2012 at 12:55 pm
Netherlands set to implement changes after disastrous Euro 2012 campaign
Bert van Marwijk, who led Feyenoord to Uefa Cup triumph in 2002, resigned as Netherlands coach recently following their early exit from Euro 2012. The process of reverting Oranje to play the ‘Dutch way’ again can now begin.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Friday, 29 June 2012 at 3:43 pm
Euro 2012: Netherlands preview
The European Championships begin in just a few days with the Netherlands amongst the favourites once again. The Dutch are currently ranked as the fourth best team in the world according to the latest Fifa rankings
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Tuesday, 5 June 2012 at 4:15 pm
iBet column correctly tips Bubba Watson as Masters winner at 60-1
Gareth Purnell tipped us to back Bubba Watson at 60/1 in his US Masters preview column on 22 March.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Monday, 9 April 2012 at 3:06 pm
Johan Cruyff regains control at Ajax as entire board steps down
Club icon can now finally implement his technical revolution at the Dutch giants.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Sunday, 19 February 2012 at 3:01 pm
Steve McClaren faces another challenge at Twente
Steve McClaren replaced Dutch coach Co Adriaanse last week after a combination of problems led Twente chairman Joop Munsterman to let the manager go with still six months remaining on his contract despite good results in general.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Tuesday, 10 January 2012 at 4:11 pm
The return of Steve McClaren to the Netherlands
Steve McClaren has returned to the Netherlands, where he remains highly regarded, to once again become manager of FC Twente.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Friday, 6 January 2012 at 4:01 pm
Must watch: Head over heels for a touchdown
Cincinnati Bengals’ receiver Jerome Simpson flips over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington to score a remarkable touchdown during an NFL game.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Tuesday, 27 December 2011 at 2:40 pm
Dutch Cup game abandoned after goalkeeper kicks fan
The KNVB Beker (Dutch Cup) fourth round game between Ajax and AZ was abandoned last night after AZ goalkeeper Esteban Alvarado was sent-off for kicking a fan who had attempted to attack him.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Thursday, 22 December 2011 at 12:08 pm
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