After many tumultuous years, the famous Rotterdam club looks to be finally back on the right track – no matter what happens in the Europa Conference League Final Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook This season, Feyenoord accomplished something that they hadn’t achieved in two decades – reaching a European Cup final. The inaugural Europa Conference LeagueContinue reading “Feyenoord – the sleeping giant that is finally awakening”
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Haller and Ajax – the perfect fit
After failing to deliver with West Ham United, Sébastien Haller is thriving with Ajax – where has his form come from? Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook When West Ham United made Sébastien Haller their most expensive ever signing in July 2019, the red carpet was rolled out to welcome the exciting new €50m signing from EintrachtContinue reading “Haller and Ajax – the perfect fit”
Bedankt en tot ziens – 7 big moves away from the Eredivisie in the summer transfer window
What were the most notable departures from the top division of Dutch football over the summer? (Photo Credit: AD.nl) Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook The 2021 summer transfer window was one of the most remarkable in history, with twists and turns that no one saw coming, right up until the final deadline. Yet one thing remainedContinue reading “Bedankt en tot ziens – 7 big moves away from the Eredivisie in the summer transfer window”
The Netherlands and Euro 2020 – what went wrong?
The 2020 European Championships were delayed a year but were well worth the wait. Not, however, if you were a supporter of the Netherlands. After such a great start, why did it all so quickly unravel for the Dutch? Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook As fans of the likes of Italy, England and Spain start toContinue reading “The Netherlands and Euro 2020 – what went wrong?”
One of the world’s best – all you need to know about the Netherlands Women’s International team
After a recent period of success, and with several major trophies to challenge for in the coming seasons, it is an extremely exciting period for fans of the ‘Leeuwinnen‘ Keep updated on new articles by following The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook At present, the Netherlands has one of the best international football teams in the world –Continue reading “One of the world’s best – all you need to know about the Netherlands Women’s International team”
Past, present and future – the parallel paths of Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt
Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook There are two young Dutch footballers, respectively only 23 and 21 years of age, who already hold a great weight of expectation on their shoulders for club and country, now and for many years to come. One is a commanding centre half, the other a classy ball playing central midfielder. TheyContinue reading “Past, present and future – the parallel paths of Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt”
One to watch – Joey Veerman, the heartbeat of Heerenveen
“That boy gives balls that you do not expect…It is not a matter of seeing, but feeling where your fellow players are. Veerman has that feeling.” “When he touches the ball, something special always comes out of his feet.” “I really think he is the best player in the Eredivisie. Football players such as VeermanContinue reading “One to watch – Joey Veerman, the heartbeat of Heerenveen”
The unravelling of Morrison and ADO Den Haag
The career of Ravel Morrison took another disappointing backward step when he was released by Dutch Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag – where did it all go wrong? Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Be honest, readers – how many of you were aware that Ravel Morrison, once labelled as the future ofContinue reading “The unravelling of Morrison and ADO Den Haag”
Back to the future – when Ajax almost shocked Europe
In the 2018/19 season, Ajax were seconds away from a first Champions League Final since 1995. What made their European adventure so exciting?
How to solve a problem like van Dijk
With the re-scheduled European Championships on the horizon, how can the Netherlands cope without their inspirational captain? On the 17th October 2020, the footballing world went into meltdown. One of the game’s finest defenders, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, suffered a nasty, season-ending knee injury due to a reckless challenge in a Premier League derby againstContinue reading “How to solve a problem like van Dijk”
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