Andoni Iraola Facing Major Injury Crisis Just One Game Into Liverpool Career Victory over Sunderland in preseason has come at a cost for Liverpool. Sports Illustrated · Jul 26
Andoni Iraola has MAJOR PROBLEMS as Liverpool squad weaknesses become worryingly apparent Why the challenge at Liverpool this season is way bigger than many people realise FourFourTwo · Jul 20
Morocco snatch shoot-out victory from jaws of defeat to knock Netherlands out of World Cup Netherlands 1-1 Morocco, Morocco win 3-2 on pens: The Dutch were five minutes from victory in normal time before Issa Diop’s stoppage-time equaliser set up a dramatic penalty shoot-out The Independent UK · Jun 30
Jurgen Klopp fires back at 'attention-seeking' ex-Netherlands star comments, after uncharacteristic Virgil Van Dijk display Jurgen Klopp is making a habit of defending his former players FourFourTwo · Jun 22
Netherlands vs Sweden World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks Netherlands vs Sweden meet in Group F at NRG Stadium on June 20. Both on one point, we back the Dutch at -139 to take control of their destiny. Sports Lens · Jun 17
Who Is the Top Dog of the World Cup’s Biggest Teams? Household names headline the biggest World Cup in history. Sports Illustrated · Jun 15
FIFA World Cup 2026 Japan vs Netherlands: 3 goals in 13 minutes & finally a draw FIFA World Cup 2026: Japan fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. Daichi Kamada scored the late equalizer after Koki Ogawa's header. The Netherlands had taken the lead twice through Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville. Japan's Keito Nakamura had earlier… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Japan rally twice for draw with eighth-ranked Dutch Japan showed the darkhorse threat they pose at the World Cup as they twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands. AAP · Jun 14
Netherlands Player Ratings vs. Japan: Late Drama Punishes Flawed World Cup Contenders The Netherlands and Japan produced a thrilling context in their World Cup curtain-raiser. Sports Illustrated · Jun 14
Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands Daichi Kamada deflected in an 88th-minute equaliser as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, who led through Virgil van Dijk then Crysencio Summerville The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
Arne Slot tipped for Netherlands job after World Cup - live on ITV Could Arne Slot take the reins with the Netherlands? FourFourTwo · Jun 14
Netherlands - Japan: Dramatic late equaliser for Samurai Blue The Netherlands and Japan played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in a decisive Group of Death encounter that leaves both teams' knockout ambitions hanging in the balance. Japan came from behind twice but ultimately had to settle for a late equaliser through Daichi Kamada's stoppage-time header, denying Oranje a decisive… France 24 · Jun 14
Why Virgil van Dijk could be the World Cup’s most valuable player The Liverpool captain’s powers are waning, writes Richard Jolly, yet the Oranje still rely heavily on the centre-back after an extraordinary journey The Independent UK · Jun 14
Sports Illustrated · Jun 6 The 10 Best Defenders at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked Some truly phenomenal defenders are on hand to outclass the World Cup’s sharpest forwards.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5 Fashion goals: World Cup’s style tournament has already kicked off From France’s catwalk looks to Virgil van Dijk’s classic approach, these are the teams and players to watch
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’ WORLD CUP 2026: The 23-year-old, who is No 1 for Brighton and the Netherlands, tells Lawrence Ostlere that the Dutch are in North America to finally win the World Cup after so many near misses
FourFourTwo · Jun 3 The Netherlands are the World Cup 2026 dark horses people aren't talking about enough An experienced manager, Premier League seasoned players, tactical versatility and the best defence at the tournament. Here's why the Netherlands could be a problem at the World Cup
FourFourTwo · Jun 1 Liverpool lose out on £130m windfall after latest transfer disappointment - but is standing your ground such a bad thing? Ibrahima Konate is set to become the latest in a string of Liverpool first-teamers to leave the club on a free transfer. Is there method in the madness?
The Independent UK · May 29 The two problems created by Ibrahima Konate’s surprise Liverpool exit Konate had said he had been close to a new contract with the club, but his departure leaves a hole alongside Virgil van Dijk
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Why Liverpool’s Preseason Injury Boost Only Solves Half the Problem Arne Slot has plenty of work to do to turn things around at Liverpool in 2026–27.
The Independent UK · May 25 Where Liverpool’s dismal Premier League title defence went so wrong PREMIER LEAGUE FINAL DAY: Liverpool limped to a Champions League finish on the final day, but off the back of a £450m spending spree, so much more was expected of the 2024-25 title-winners, writes Richard Jolly
The Independent UK · May 15 Ollie Watkins double helps Aston Villa book Champions League spot Unai Emery’s men will finish in the top five of the Premier League.
The Guardian - UK · May 15 Aston Villa back in Champions League as Ollie Watkins double sinks Liverpool Aston Villa will return to the Champions League next season, a 4-2 victory over Liverpool sealing their spot
Sports Illustrated · May 14 Virgil van Dijk Set to Break 18-Year Liverpool Record—But Milestone Exposes Major Issue Virgil van Dijk is still marshaling the Liverpool defence despite nearing his 35th birthday.