The Dutch football association says it is opening an investigation and calling for a criminal probe into the alleged fixing of two matches in the top-tier Eredivisie league.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been named as one of The Netherland’s assistant coaches.

As I walked along the footpath outside Flamengo’s old ground in Rio yesterday, there was a sudden blaring of horns and sirens and I looked up to see the traffic swiftly parting to make way for a big security convoy: motorcycle outriders, a police car, a police jeep, two trucks full of soldiers, an ambulance and, slap bang in the middle, the Netherlands team coach.

FIFA will not be taking action against Arjen Robben after he admitted diving during Holland’s 2-1 win over Mexico.

FIFA’s latest sanctions for Uruguay’s Luis Suarez are just the latest in a long list of punishments handed to the player during his footballing career.

Guus Hiddink has announced he is on course to take over as Holland manager after the World Cup.

Tim Sherwood plans to talk about his future with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today after Glenn Hoddle and Louis van Gaal put themselves in the frame for the vacant manager’s job.

They nickname him ‘el pistolero’ — the gunman — in South America. But as Luis Suarez approaches his third year at Liverpool, perhaps ‘el torbellino’ — the whirlwind — is more appropriate.

Ajax have such a memorable past, as a football institution as well as serial winners, that it is easy to forget they have had their ups and downs.

It looks like Irish football is heading for a whole different ballpark, with confirmation expected next week that a friendly against Spain in New York in May will take place at Yankee Stadium.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today expressed his shock at the death of a Dutch linesman after he was assaulted by players in a match on Sunday.

Louis van Gaal has been appointed Netherlands coach until the 2014 World Cup, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) have announced.

Marco van Basten insists he has no interest in returning to manage Holland after the departure of Bert van Marwijk following the team’s woeful performance at the European Championship.

Johan Cruyff believes the problems that saw Holland crash out of Euro 2012 after failing to win a single point start at the top.

NETHERLANDS coach Bert van Marwijk and captain Mark van Bommel last night refused to dwell on the racist abuse allegedly suffered by black members of the squad during a training session in Krakow.

UEFA today acknowledged Holland's black players were the victims of racist abuse during a training session in Krakow.

AJAX have apologised for the incident which saw AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Esteban attacked by a pitch invader on Wednesday night.

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has extended his contract by another four years and will now guide Oranje through to the 2016 European Championship finals.

England’s friendly against Holland at Wembley was called off because every officer on duty “must be deployed to protect life, our communities and properties”, police said today.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness claims his club will fight "to the bitter end" to receive compensation from the Dutch Football Federation for the injury to Arjen Robben.

Arsenal are to continue considering their options following the injury sustained by Robin van Persie while on Holland duty – with FIFA appearing to have ruled out pursuing legal action for compensation against the Dutch federation.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed the club intend to seek compensation from the Dutch football federation over the ankle injury suffered by striker Robin van Persie.

ARSENAL are facing a possible Football Association investigation after missiles were thrown at Chelsea’s Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole during yesterday’s game at the Emirates.

The Dutch football association claim they kept Arsenal fully informed about Robin van Persie’s ankle injury after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger accused them of “minimising” the seriousness of the problem.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has criticised the Dutch federation for their “disrespectful” treatment of his club regarding injured striker Robin van Persie.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was today facing up to an injury crisis after it was confirmed Holland international striker Robin van Persie has partially torn ankle ligaments.

The mayor of Amsterdam wants to ban Sunderland from the Amsterdam Tournament later this month because he fears clashes between Black Cats fans and Newcastle supporters.

Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has pulled out of the Holland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Iceland and Norway, the Dutch football association have confirmed.

The Football Association of Ireland have appointed Dutchman Wim Koevermans as their International Performance Director.

Ajax have named Marco van Basten as their new coach with the former AC Milan striker set to take over after Euro 2008.

Middlesbrough have finally completed the signing of Brazilian striker Afonso Alves for an undisclosed club-record fee from Dutch side Heerenveen.

Middlesbrough could find themselves awaiting the outcome of a legal battle if they attempt to push home their interest in Brazilian striker Afonso Alves.

Holland coach Marco van Basten has announced he will step down from the role after Euro 2008.

Holland will be unable to host the Champions League final until they have a stadium with a 70,000 capacity, UEFA have told the Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

PSV Eindhoven have been disqualified from the Dutch Cup for fielding an ineligible player.

Wigan boss Chris Hutchings has completed the signing of Dutch winger Rachid Bouaouzan, who narrowly avoided a prison sentence during his time in the Eredivisie.

Edgar Davids has written an open letter criticising Holland coach Marco van Basten after the veteran Tottenham midfielder was left out of his World Cup squad.

Portsmouth today completed the double capture of Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson on a season-long loan and Tony Adams as their new assistant manager.

Holland coach Marco van Basten today led the tributes to Rinus Michels, the man who pioneered "total football", who has died at the age of 77.

Former Holland coach Rinus Michels, who pioneered ‘total football’ and led the country’s national team to their only major trophy in 1988, has died at the age of 77.

Former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat has resigned as coach of Holland, the KNVB confirmed today.

Dick Advocaat has indicated he may quit as Holland coach after Euro 2004 following stinging personal criticism from Dutch fans and media during the tournament.

Dick Advocaat today summed up Holland’s daunting Euro 2004 dilemma with a huge understatement: “It’s a tricky situation.”

Ruud Gullit is expecting to take over at Feyenoord at the end of the season, the Dutch club have confirmed.