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UEFA Champions League: Schalke v Galatasaray Preview

An in-form Schalke will be confident of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League when they host Galatasaray on Tuesday. The German side will go into the second-leg match with a slight advantage after managing to score an away … read more »

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Netherlands will need a miracle to qualify

The Hague – The Netherlands need a miracle to qualify for the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, the country’s press said on Thursday, a day after the Oranje were beaten 2-1 by Germany. “We need a miracle,” De Telegraaf said, although it … read more »

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Euro 2012: Sneijder denies split in Holland camp

The atmosphere within the Dutch camp is not the same at Euro 2012 as it was at the 2010 World Cup, admits playmaker Wesley Sneijder. The 28-year-old Internazionale star – who starred for the Dutch as they reached the World … read more »

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EURO 2012 LIVE: Holland v Denmark

Follow IndepthAfrica’s live coverage of Euro 2012 as the second day of the tournament opens with Holland and Denmark clashing at Kharkiv. The Dutch are one of the pre-tournament favourites but will have their hands full against a Danish side … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Netherlands v Denmark Preview

Maximising underdog spirit is second nature to Denmark, and Morten Olsen’s squad are likely to require a ship-load of Viking strength to get a result against the losing 2010 World Cup finalists. A nation with a population of under six … read more »

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UEFA Euro 2012: Holland players subjected to racist abuse at training session

Euro 2012 was plunged into its first racism controversy after the black players in the Holland squad were subjected to monkey chants during an open practice session in the same city where England will also invite the public to watch … read more »

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Euro 2012 Preview: Team Netherlands

Country: The Netherlands Nickname: The Clockwork Orange Rankings: FIFA (4), Elo (2), SPI (4) Odds: 7-1 Euro History: Champions (1988), Semifinal (1976, 1992, 2000, 2004), Quarterfinal (1996, 2008), Qualified (1980) Last Five Tournaments: F – QF – R16 – SF … read more »

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Lionel Messi’s goal leads Argentina past Ronaldo’s Portugal, 2-1

France defeats Brazil, 1-0, on a day of international friendly games in which England, the Netherlands and Spain also win. There was only one logical conclusion likely Wednesday, when the world’s most expensive soccer player came up against the world’s … read more »

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