The timing was typical Carlos Tevez. Within hours of Manchester City confirming their first signing of the summer, Gael Clichy, the controversial club captain had released yet another statement declaring his wish to leave the club. His comments overshadowed the new arrival but of the two stories, it was Clichy's signing that was the more surprising.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst hopes that his dream will come true when he leads the Netherlands out against Spain in Sunday's World Cup final -- the last match of his distinguished career.
In a field in the heart of Amsterdam, a sea of orange erupts into ecstasy as fans celebrate victory over Uruguay. This is what jubilation Dutch-style looks like.
John Terry has been named as England's permanent captain under new coach Fabio Capello and will lead the team in Wednesday's friendly against the Czech Republic at Wembley.
Disappointed Dutch footballers were left licking their wounds on Sunday after their exit from the Euro 2008 Championships, which they had started so impressively.
World champions Italy suffered a calamitous start to their Euro 2008 campaign as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat against an impressive Netherlands side in their Group C opener in Berne.
Ruud van Nistelrooy's controversial opening goal for the Netherlands in their 3-0 win over Italy at Euro 2008 last night was correctly given as onside, according to leading referees.
PSV Eindhoven midfielders Balazs Dzsudzsak and Otman Bakkal scored a goal apiece to give the Dutch league leaders a 2-0 victory at Ajax on Wednesday.
Ajax remain on top of the Dutch Eredivisie after securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw at second-placed Feyenoord.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst is returning to Feyenoord.
Barcelona went three points clear at the top of the Primera Liga with a 2-1 home win over Deportivo la Coruna.
The Netherlands beat Slovenia 1-0 with a goal five minutes from time by Giovanni van Bronckhorst in a Euro 2008 Group G qualifier on Wednesday.
Four Dutch goals in the second half made up for a poor first half as the Netherlands scored a comfortable 4-1 win over Russia in a friendly international on Wednesday.
Barcelona held on to top spot in the Primera Liga with a 3-1 victory over misfiring Celta Vigo in the Nou Camp on Sunday.
David Beckham was named in Real Madrid's squad for this weekend's league game against FC Barcelona after recovering from a left knee tendon injury.
Netherlands washed away the bad taste of their poor weekend performance to beat Belarus 3-0 in a Euro 2008 Group G qualifier on Wednesday.
Chelsea winger Arjen Robben is set to miss the Netherlands' first two Euro 2008 qualifying matches with a calf injury, coach Marco van Basten said on Friday.
The nine men of Portugal beat the nine men of the Netherlands 1-0 in an explosive World Cup quarterfinal in Nuremberg on Sunday night.
Paris was awash with English and Spanish football fans on Wednesday, all heading for the Stade de France for one of the most eagerly-anticipated Champions League finals in years.
Barcelona are confident they can recover from a recent barren spell in attack and account for Benfica in Wednesday's home Champions League quarterfinal.
A deflected Deco shot and a Ronaldinho penalty earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over wasteful Werder Bremen in their Champions League Group C opener on Wednesday.
Barcelona striker Henrik Larsson, who only recently recovered from a serious leg injury, has been picked by coach Lars Lagerback for Sweden's friendly against the Czech Republic next week.
Spanish champions Barcelona rounded off their season with a goalless draw away to mid-table Real Sociedad on Saturday, to finish with 84 points.
Arsenal's Robin van Persie has received his first Netherlands call-up since August 2004, for their two World Cup matches.
Barcelona are within touching distance of their first league title in six years after a storming 2-0 victory over last season's champions Valencia at the Mestalla on Sunday.
Barcelona right back Gabri will be sidelined for at least six months after rupturing knee ligaments during his side's 4-1 victory over Real Zaragoza.
Real Zaragoza maintained their excellent start to the season with a 4-3 home win over Albacete.
Brazilian defender Edmilson has signed a four-year contract with Barcelona to complete his transfer from Olympique Lyon.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has completed his permanent switch to Barcelona after signing a three-year deal with the Catalan giants for a fee of two million euros.
Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has been recalled to the Dutch squad for next week's friendly with Greece after recovering from a knee injury.
Ronaldinho scored a 31st minute goal but was later sent off as Barcelona won 3-1 at lowly Valladolid.
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