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.
Xavi
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.
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.
Fermín López: 'I'm different from Xavi and Iniesta'
The Barcelona midfielder discusses his goal-scoring instincts, his idols Iniesta and Messi, and his regret over never sharing a pitch with either.