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Nathan Ake and Sadio Mane

Netherlands bounce back to beat Gibraltar and kick-start Euro 2024 qualifying

The Netherlands bounced back from being thrashed by France to beat 10-man Gibraltar 3-0 and kick-start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

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Kylian Mbappe on fire as France thump Netherlands in Euro 2024 qualifying

Kylian Mbappe scored and led France to a comfortable victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Friday.

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister

2022 FIFA World Cup breakout stars: A closer look at the next generation of talent

A World Cup which concluded with Argentina’s victory over France on penalties on Sunday saw a number of players enhance their reputation.

Wout Weghorst and Louis Van Gaal of Netherlands

Van Gaal rues 'incredibly painful' World Cup exit on penalties

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said his team's loss to Argentina on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Friday was "incredibly painful".

Argentina's Nahuel Molina (second left) celebrates with team-mates Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister

Argentina send Netherlands packing after shootout

Argentina held their nerve to win a penalty shootout and reach the World Cup semi-finals after Netherlands came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 and force extra-time and spot-kicks on Friday night.

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Netherlands star Cody Gakpo admits Man United dream amid Red Devils interest

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo has hinted that he would jump at the chance to join Manchester United, but admits there has been no approach from the Red Devils for his services.