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Xavi announces first Netherlands squad as Zechiel and Van Bommel debut

Xavi has announced his first Netherlands squad and called up Gjivai Zechiel and Ruben van Bommel for the first time ahead of Oranje's UEFA Nations League matches.

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A new era: Who could Xavi turn to for a new-look Netherlands squad?

With just one day to go before Xavi unveils his maiden Netherlands squad, the biggest question is what the Catalan icon is planning to make of Oranje. Who could he turn to to transform the Dutch into potential European champions?

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From Chris Evert to Elena Rybakina: All 30 women to top the WTA rankings

The next WTA rankings update will see Elena Rybakina become the new world No. 1. At 27, the Kazakh is set to become the 30th player in history to reach the summit.

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Swiatek eases into US Open third round to maintain unique Grand Slam record

Iga Swiatek continues to write her own story at the Grand Slams. On Thursday, the Polish player defeated Argentina's Nadia Podoroska 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the third round of the 2026 US Open.

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Netherlands boss Xavi out to win the Dutch way, unbothered that Guardiola was first choice

New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernandez vowed on Tuesday to bring back the attacking footballing philosophy that the Oranje are famous for, believing that this will bring the team out of the doldrums in terms of results.

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Xavi announces Netherlands technical staff as Van Nistelrooy stays on

Newly appointed Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has announced his coaching staff, with Ruud van Nistelrooy staying on as assistant manager.

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What to expect from the Netherlands as Xavi signs on as coach for the next four years

Although all of the signs initially pointed to Roberto Martinez becoming the new coach of the Netherlands national team, it's former Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez who has been tasked with bringing the Oranje back to the top table of European and world football.

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Xavi honoured to be named Netherlands coach as Barcelona connection continues

The appointment of Xavi as Netherlands coach late on Wednesday completes an extensive search and ⁠brings full circle the special relationship between Dutch football and Barcelona.

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Former Barcelona boss Xavi confirmed as new Netherlands head coach

Spanish football icon Xavi Hernandez has been announced as the new head coach of the Netherlands.

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Xavi and Mascherano on Barca influence and Messi magic ahead of Spain-Argentina final

Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina may be dressed in national colours but Barcelona greats Xavi Hernandez and Javier Mascherano see their ⁠old club's shadows everywhere.

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Uruguay's fall guy Muslera hid fever from Bielsa before critical World Cup loss

Uruguay's early elimination from the group stage of the 2026 World Cup took on another dramatic behind-the-scenes twist this Monday (29th June).

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EXCLUSIVE: Messi's first coach Xavi Llorens on the Argentine's remarkable career

Lionel Messi's first Blaugrana coach looked back with us on the years of his arrival in Barcelona, his shyness, his hunger to improve, and the talent of the boy who would become a legend of world football.

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Badosa takes aim at 'toxic' ex-boyfriend Tsitsipas following win over Gauff in Berlin

After getting emotional following her victory over Coco Gauff in the round of 16 at the WTA 500 event in Berlin, Spanish star Paula Badosa took a swipe at her ex-boyfriend and current world No. 80, Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Serena Williams regrets not asking Gauff to be her doubles partner after early Berlin exit

After Coco Gauff denied having turned down an invitation from Serena Williams to play together in the tennis legend's much-anticipated return to the WTA tour, Serena explained this Tuesday (16) that she didn't know her compatriot was available.

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Elena Rybakina explains why she left Instagram after defeat at Queen's

World number two Elena Rybakina deactivated her Instagram account after being knocked out in the second round of the WTA 500 at Queen's last week. This Monday, before making her start at the Berlin Open, the Kazakh explained her decision.

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Injured Neymar out of Brazil's next two friendlies, could miss first World Cup match

The doctor of the Brazilian National Team, Rodrigo Lasmar, confirmed on Thursday that Neymar has suffered a grade two injury to his right calf. The estimated recovery time is between two and three weeks, and the forward will definitely miss the final stretch of preparation friendlies ahead of the World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Cacau reveals why he decided to play for Germany and his toughest moments

Cacau has a career in football that reads like a film script. He was a striker who worried about scoring a few goals in the favela so that he could return home alive, and ended up becoming the only Brazilian in history to play in the World Cup for Germany.

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Carlo Ancelotti extends Brazil contract through to 2030 World Cup

On Thursday, the CBF announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti had extended his contract for another four years. With this new deal, the Italian manager will remain in charge of the Brazilian national team until the 2030 World Cup.

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EXCLUSIVE: Luisao reveals his favourite team and criticises UEFA over Vini Jr. case

Former Brazilian international defender and Benfica legend Luisao revealed exclusively to Flashscore which team has his heart, criticised UEFA for their punishment of the Benfica striker who offended Vinicius Junior, and told us why Jorge Jesus was his best coach.

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Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman eyeing replacements after Xavi Simons injury

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has said a serious injury to attacker ⁠Xavi Simons is a "dramatic" blow to their World Cup hopes.

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Tottenham confirm Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons has ruptured ACL

Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons ⁠will require surgery on his right knee after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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Xavi Simons confirms injury, will miss rest of the season and the World Cup

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup after suffering a torn ACL in Saturday's 1-0 win over Wolves, the player confirmed.

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Tottenham boss De Zerbi gives injury update on Solanke and Simons after Wolves win

Tottenham Hotspur will assess the fitness of ⁠Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons after both were forced off in ‌Saturday’s 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, a ‌blow for manager Roberto De Zerbi ‌as his side battle relegation.

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New worry for Koeman: Xavi Simons stretchered off with apparent knee injury

Spurs midfielder Xavi Simons was stretchered off in Saturday's Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers after sustaining a seemingly severe knee injury.