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Dutch rapist Steven van de Velde’s partner issues staunch defence of Olympic selection
The playing partner of Steven van de Velde, the Dutch Olympian permitted to compete in beach volleyball at the Paris Games despite raping a 12-year-old British girl, has described him as being “like a second father to me”.Jul. 23, 2024 - Netherlands -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Paula Radcliffe apologises after backing Olympic selection of Dutch child rapist
Paula Radcliffe has apologised for her defence of the hugely controversial Dutch decision to allow convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde to compete at the Paris Olympics, in which she said: “I actually wish him the best of luck.”Jul. 24, 2024 - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
New Dutch government sworn in amid concerns over far-right ministers
Questions over suitability of ministers from Geert Wilders’s Freedom party and populist Farmer-Citizen Movement. The development aid minister has argued that development aid should be abolished, the asylum and immigration minister has referred to ...Jul. 2, 2024 - Netherlands -
Financial Times - Business
Dutch players strive to live up to a glorious tradition
Today’s Oranje have a dearth of quality but can still prosper using the country’s inherited intelligence about the gameJul. 10, 2024 - Netherlands -
ESPN - Sports
Dutch show their 'big heart to' set up England SF
Ronald Koeman said his Netherlands team proved their doubters wrong after coming from behind to beat Turkey in their Euro 2024 quarterfinal.Jul. 7, 2024 - Netherlands -
ABC News - Sports
Joost Luiten added to Olympic golf alternate list because of Dutch error
Joost Luiten is back in the mix for the Olympics, but only as an alternateJul. 13, 2024 - Netherlands -
ABC News - Sports
Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer awarded ITF Philippe Chatrier Award
Dutch wheelchair tennis standout Esther Vergeer has been awarded this year’s ITF Philippe Chatrier Award for her contributions to the sportJul. 7, 2024 - Netherlands -
ABC News - World
New Dutch leader pledges to cut immigration; opposition vows to root out racists
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof is pledging to work hard at cutting immigration, one of his new goverment’s main aimsJul. 3, 2024 - Netherlands -
ABC News - World
Dutch king swears in a new government 7 months after far-right party won elections
The Netherlands has a different prime minister for the first time in 14 years after Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the country’s new government more than seven months after electionsJul. 2, 2024 - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
Dutch double agent Hasselbaink helps England’s push to topple Netherlands
Foden discusses Hasselbaink’s role in penalty practice Former striker works mainly with England attackers England will prepare for another potential long haul against the Netherlands with the help of a Dutch penalty guru in the form of Jimmy ...Jul. 8, 2024 - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
Koeman expects Dutch to improve on-pitch communication against Romania
Netherlands look to respond after lacklustre group stage Both sides expected to make changes to starting XI A sense of history was in the air but it perhaps weighed a little differently on the teams poised to contest the penultimate last-16 tie ...Jul. 1, 2024 - Netherlands -
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ESPN - Sports
Dutch hold 'tough conversations' after group stage
The Netherlands squad had to clear the air after a poor performance in their final Group D match against Austria last Tuesday, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders said.Jun. 29, 2024 - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
‘Silly’ Oranje bus becomes Euros symbol for Dutch fans in Germany
Doubledecker unites a huge assembly of Netherlands supporters before their team face England on Wednesday. German commuters on the A2 may have spotted a bright orange doubledecker bus heading north towards Dortmund on Tuesday afternoon.. Saving ...Jul. 9, 2024 - Netherlands -
The Guardian - World
‘Natural leadership’: Koeman softens hard edges but still set on Dutch glory
He may have cut a more relatable figure at Euro 2024, but the Netherlands manager remains obsessed with winning. V an links naar rechts (From left to right) is the song favoured by the Netherlands fans this Euros. It has nothing to do with the ...Jul. 9, 2024 - Netherlands -
CBS News - World
Dutch volleyball player in Olympics 8 years after child rape conviction
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.Jul. 1, 2024 - Netherlands -
ESPN - Sports
Dutch must rediscover identity or face early exit
From tactics to selections to execution, Netherlands haven't been themselves at Euro 2024.Jul. 1, 2024 - Netherlands -
BBC News - Top stories
Space to attack into? Why Dutch plan might suit England
BBC pundit Danny Murphy explains why the Netherlands' approach might give England opportunities in their Euro 2024 semi-final.Jul. 10, 2024 - Netherlands -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk Man United look to add Simons in triple Dutch swoop
Manchester United are keen to make a move on PSG's Xavi Simons and add to their Dutch contingent. Transfer Talk has the latest.Jul. 11, 2024 - Netherlands -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Dutch volleyball player convicted of rape of British girl stays away from Olympic Village
A Dutch volleyball player allowed to compete at the Olympics despite raping a 12-year-old British girl has chosen to stay away from the athletes’ village in Paris.Jul. 19, 2024 - Netherlands -
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The New York Times - World
Dutch Olympic Organizers Defend Participation of Athlete Convicted of Rape
Steven van de Velde, a beach volleyball player, spent time in prison for the 2014 rape of a 12-year-old girl. His inclusion on the Olympic team has caused a stir in the international news media.Jun. 30, 2024 - Netherlands