Person: Kevin Strootman

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Ligue 1: Ben Yedder at the double as Monaco snatch last-gasp win

Monaco climbed out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone following a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Rennes.

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Benitez and Emery linked with job as West Ham eye ‘high-calibre’ new manager

West Ham are back on the hunt for a “high-calibre” manager after opting not to extend the contract of David Moyes.

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'Three reasons to believe': Italian press say Roma are capable of another comeback

The Italian press believes Roma are capable of pulling off yet another "extraordinary" comeback to overturn a three-goal deficit and knock Liverpool out of the Champions League semi-finals.

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Here's what happened in all the World Cup qualifiers tonight

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Thomas Lemar and Kylian Mbappe score in France's thrashing of Holland

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Harry Arter walks a fine line, but rejects ‘dirty’ label

Midfield remains the minefield for Martin O'Neill

They started last night’s match in unison but as the friendly against the Netherlands progressed, it became evident Harry Arter and Stephen Quinn were battling against each other for a ticket to France.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

The second last-chance saloon for Ireland

Time was when the prospect of taking on the Netherlands would have really set Irish pulses racing at the sheer world-beating glamour of it all, inspiring reverential and perhaps even fearful murmurings among the natives about Dutch masters like Gullit, Van Basten, Bergkamp, Kluivert, Overmars, and, yes, perhaps even a certain Mr Van Gaal.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Ajax get cake but lose Dutch title to PSV after final day shock result

No sporting event this week can quite compete with the crowning of Leicester City.

Tue, 10 May, 2016

Louis Van Gaal set to splash the cash to revitalise United

Premier League

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Van Gaal targeting new midfielder in summer window

Louis van Gaal will make signing a creative midfielder his top priority this summer.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Van Gaal eyes midfield ace to ‘balance’ United

FA Cup Third Round: Preston v Manchester United: Tonight: Louis van Gaal will make signing a creative midfielder his top priority this summer.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2015

Van Gaal: Falcao has point to prove

”You have to prove yourself. A player of £95million has to prove himself also.”

Fri, 16 Jan, 2015

Man United will have to spend big for Kevin Strootman, says James Pallotta

Roma president James Pallotta says Manchester United will have to pay a "huge" fee to sign Kevin Strootman.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2015

Van Gaal happy de Gea will sign new contract

Victor Valdes: United boss Van Gaal expects his new arrival to battle hard for a place in the first team.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Premier League transfer window club-by-club: What they need and who they are looking for

The Premier League transfer window opens on Saturday morning and closes at 11pm on February 2.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

Van Gaal can spend again in January

Louis van Gaal will have money to spend in January if he still believes his Manchester United squad is not up to scratch.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

United complete Di Maria move for £59.7m

Manchester United have smashed the British transfer record to sign Angel di Maria from Real Madrid.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2014

Van Gaal silent on Welbeck future

Louis van Gaal refused to comment on Danny Welbeck’s future as speculation mounts the England striker is set to leave Manchester United.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Van Gaal pleased with current squad

Louis van Gaal admits he may not sign any more new players because of Manchester United’s impressive pre-season form.

Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

Van Gaal: United's squad is unbalanced

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal thinks he has inherited an unbalanced and “broken” squad from David Moyes.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2014

Lovren seals £20m deal to join Liverpool

Liverpool last night completed the signing of defender Dejan Lovren from Southampton on a long-term contract for a "significant fee’" thought to be in the region of £20 million (€25.3m).

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Van Gaal to tackle Mourinho over claim that signing £27m Shaw would have 'killed' Blues

Louis van Gaal looks set to speak to Jose Mourinho over his claim that signing Luke Shaw would have “killed” Chelsea.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Drogba returns to Bridge

Didier Drogba said he couldn’t turn down the chance to work with Jose Mourinho again after agreeing a one-year deal at Chelsea yesterday.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Woodward: United can break records with signings

Ed Woodward insists Manchester United are ready and willing to break the British transfer record if new manager Louis van Gaal decides they need to do so.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014

Evra closer to Juventus switch

Juventus are closing in on the signing of Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Expect signings and exits

Ed Woodward has told Manchester United fans to expect new signings and several departures over the next few weeks.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Euro setback for the Ajax way

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.

Tue, 05 Nov, 2013

Cerci stalls Roma’s stunning league start

European round-up

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

Vilanova rules out Fab exit

David Moyes has suffered a blow to his Manchester United rebuilding plans after Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova claimed Cesc Fabregas has no intention of leaving the Nou Camp.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2013

Moyes gets show on the road

David Moyes admits he is relishing the challenge of replacing Alex Ferguson as Manchester United boss.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2013

Seven challenges Moyes must deal with

David Moyes prepares himself for his first official day as Manchester United manager tomorrow with a fairly full in-tray to sort through.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Moyes names trusted Everton staff as new United backroom team

New Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed the arrival of three trusted members of his Everton backroom team.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Van Persie pulls out of Dutch squad

Robin van Persie today pulled out of Dutch squad to face Germany on Wednesday due to a thigh injury.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2012

Dutch suffering identity crisis

Victory is the great redeemer.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2012

The future is orange though not necessarily very bright

You could sense before the game that there was concern in the Dutch camp.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

Pazzini seals Italy’s finals slot as North crumble in Estonia

ITALY have qualified for Euro 2012 as Giampaolo Pazzini’s late goal saw them past Slovenia 1-0 last night.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Dutch romp to win over Hungary

Hungary 0 Holland 4

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

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