News about Ronald de Boer

Ronald de Boer, a Dutch philologist, has claimed Cody Gakpo made the 'right call' by joining Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. Despite an initial interest from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, Gakpo, 23, signed for the Reds from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven during the winter transfer window for £45 million. However, Gakpo, who appeared for Holland at the 2022 World Cup, has made the correct call to opt for Anfield rather than his Dutch manager, de Boer.

Some of the world's most legendary footballers will face opponents in a daily tournament in Qatar, putting down their commentary microphones and swapping Padel TV studios for Padel courts. Former Barcelona stars Patrick Kluivert (main image, second from right), Ronald de Boer and Andres Iniesta (far right), as well as ex-England international Joe Cole, lead a star-studded line-up. Maxwell, Olivier Dacourt, Clarence Seedorf, (main picture, left), ex-Tottenham star Robbie Keane, Carles Puyol, Sportsmail columnist Graeme Souness, Gabriel Batistuta, and Italy icon Alessandro Del Piero are all involved in the tournament. And vice president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (right) of Paris has stepped up to fulfill the call by staging a daily tournament to bring the competitive juices flowing, as well as world No. 2 tennis star Ons Jabeur (right photo, left).

Louis van Gaal has seen most things in football, but after being forced to bow out of retirement for one last shot at glory with Holland, he now has the opportunity to finish his glittering managerial career with the ultimate triumph. The Dutchman is now in his third term as the head of the national team, having previously ruled Holland from 2000-2001 to 2012-2014. This winter's World Cup in Qatar looks to be Van Gaal's last dance, at 71 and after recently fighting an aggressive form of prostate cancer. No one would begrudge him for lowering the trophy.