Football
Van Dijk: 'Utter nonsense' I pushed for Netherlands back five
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk rejects claims he influenced the World Cup tactics before the Germany game, and Jurgen Klopp defends him against Dutch press criticism.
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Klopp and Xavi make national team debuts as Netherlands host Germany
Klopp and Xavi begin their national team jobs in Amsterdam on Thursday, with Van Dijk hoping to beat his old Liverpool boss as the Dutch lead the Nations League.
Klopp Bans Phones and Personal Barbers in Germany Squad
Jurgen Klopp has set four rules for Germany, including phone bans in massage and gym and fewer family visits, ahead of his first game against the Netherlands.
Xavi Backs Spain Player for Ballon d'Or, Praises Messi
Netherlands coach Xavi says a Spain player should win the Ballon d'Or as world champions, naming Lamine Yamal, while calling Messi's World Cup at 39 magnificent.
Klopp and Xavi Hernández debut in Germany v Netherlands
Jürgen Klopp says he and Xavi Hernández face the same situation as Germany visit the Netherlands in the Nations League on Thursday, both coaches new in post.
Gruda out of Germany squad with abdominal injury
Brighton midfielder Gruda, on loan at Leipzig, will miss Germany's games against Serbia and Greece after going off injured against Leverkusen on Sunday.
Memphis Depay apologises to Corinthians fans for missed penalty
The Netherlands forward says he is heartbroken after his penalty miss in the 1-0 loss to Estudiantes ended Corinthians' Copa Libertadores run, and vows to keep fighting.
Donyell Malen withdraws from Netherlands squad with injury
Roma striker Donyell Malen pulls out of the Netherlands Nations League squad with an undisclosed injury; Guus Til and Mexx Meerdink are called up as cover.
Serbia Face Netherlands as Euro Volleyball Groups Continue
On 14 September, Serbia meet Netherlands in Tampere and Bulgaria host Israel in Sofia among key men's European Championship group games.
Serbia Take On Estonia as European Volleyball Championship Continues
Serbia meet Estonia in Tampere and Netherlands face Belgium as European volleyball groups continue, with the top four in each pool reaching the play-offs.
European Volleyball Championship: Quarter-final draw set
Serbia meet Greece and Italy face Sweden in Brno on 2 September, while Poland–Netherlands and hosts Turkey–Germany play in Istanbul a day later.