News about Ronald Koeman

The 26-year-old was taken off just before half-time in the El Clasico, after a collision with Real Madrid star Federico Valverde. It did not look promising for the former Ajax star, who looked to be in a considerable amount of pain as he was taken off on a stretcher. Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman (bottom right) will hope to have him back in full fitness ahead of this summer's Euros.

Discussions over whether UEFA will increase squad sizes for this summer's European Championship in Germany to 26 players took place on Monday afternoon. The meeting with the international bosses whose teams have qualified for Euro 2024 was held in Dusseldorf, which will host five games including one of the quarterfinals.

Everton's record without a victory was'staggering,' according to Mail Sport's Dominic King, who said a number of players in the playing squad were untrustworthy in the locker room. Everton is winless on a string of 13 games, their most recent, a well-earned late 1-1 draw against Newcastle at St James' Park, and they will face relegation rivals Burnley. The Toffees have had a whirlwind season, with them debuting early in the season before being given their first 10-point penalty for breaching Premier League revenue and sustainability laws.

The latest international break may be over, but the narratives and discussions surrounding various national teams are only likely to rise in the run-up to Euro 2024. The 24 teams that will be competing in Germany this summer have been confirmed at the conclusion of Tuesday's play-off finals. Among the bookies' favorites to win the tournament are France, England, Germany, and Portugal, which will begin in Munich on June 14th.

After the final three teams secured their spots in this summer's tournament in Germany via the play-offs tonight, we now have our complete lineup for Euro 2024. Wales' hopes came to an end when they lost on penalties in Cardiff, where Georgia also crashed out Greece thanks to spot-kicks, and Ukraine came from behind to defeat Iceland 2-1. England secured their position in a minimal fuss by winning their qualifying group, and is considered one of the favorites to bring an end to the 58-year wait for a major trophy.

After the former international was sentenced to six years in prison, Dutch national team coach Ronald Koeman said Memphis Depay's support for Quincy Promes is 'not useful.' After being arrested by authorities last week on the behest of Dutch prosecutors last week, prosecutors in Dubai are currrently in jail, ahead of his possible extradition. Last month, a 32-year-old man was sentenced to 1,350 kilos of cocaine for his role in smuggling over 1,350 kilos of cocaine.

Kees Rijvers, the legendary Dutch manager named by Man United boss Erik ten Hag as a key coaching influence, has died at the age of 97. He was a good sportsman, winning 33 caps for Holland and playing both their games at the 1948 Olympics, as well as being one of the first celebrities to leave the country and play professional club football. But he was certainly best known for his managerial work, including victories with PSV Eindhoven in the 1970s and as the boss of Holland in the 1980s.

In a disappointing season for the Merseyside club, the Dutchman was the Toffees' most expensive purchase in the summer of 2017, but he failed to impress in a poor season. Klaassen started his career under Ronald Koeman, making just 16 appearances in all competitions and failed to record a goal in his nearly 1000 minutes of action. Klaassen was shipped out to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga and spent two years with the Germans before returning to Ajax in 2020, where he added two more Economisie titles to his collection.

PETE JENSON: Underappreciated and then slashed, Spain and Barça's legendary Xavi had no intention of visiting Barcelona. The club has form for chewing up and spitting out its stars, but the 44-year-old, who won every aspect of the game for club and country, is now in danger of being remembered more for his comical last season at the club he adores than for his numerous trophies. It's long been established that he is not Pep Guardiola's second coming. He isn't a visionary nor does he have the same lightning quick mental skills to switch games from the touchline. But he still won La Liga last season, Barcelona's first without Lionel Messi, and who's to say it won't be their last game for a long time. He made the biggest mistake not to use that triumph to build a power base within the club. He should have laid down markers having won the trophy, but instead, he allowed others at the club to make all the changes.

According to reports, Barcelona boss Xavi is facing the heat at Nou Camp after losing back-to-back defeats, with none of the clubs' boardroom chiefs supporting the Spaniard. The Catalan giants are struggling to shine this season in an attempt to keep their LaLiga crown, a seven-point drop behind league leaders Girona, who were stunned by the team's 4-2 home loss on Sunday. Xavi has been facing'maximum pressure' after another defeat in the Champions League, losing 3-2 by Belgian side Royal Antwerp, and has not been backed by any of the club's six board members, according to Spanish outlet AS.

Dennis Bergkamp, a legend for Arsenal, has expressed his aspirations to invest in a League One team with the intention of bringing them through the divisions and promotion to the Premier League. The Dutchman was once close to acquiring the rights of Wycombe while being accompanied by a group of ex players and colleagues, including Dirk Kuyt, Ronald Koeman, and Henrik Larsson, before the transaction fell through as the club favoured another buyer.

In August, the defender underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury in which he was only 50 minutes into his Arsenal debut. It was hoped that he'd still be able to participate in the later part of the campaign. However, Netherlands reports have cast doubt on his prospects of returning to action again this season. Timber is unlikely to make Ronald Koeman's squad for next summer's European Championship in Germany, according to AD.

Despite the triumph, Van Dijk expressed his dissatisfaction with the Agia Sophia Stadium in Athens. 'Have you seen the pitch? In his post-match interview, he said it was traumatic.' It's sad that this is even allowed at this level.' After former Manchester United forward Wout Weghorst missing a spot kick in the first half, the Liverpool captain's heorics arrived on a tense night for Ronald Koeman's side.

With further fixtures scheduled this week, the European Championship qualifying round is nearly over. England will be aiming to secure their position in Germany next year, while Scotland has been promised a spot in Euro 2024. Many teams are desperate for an automatic qualification slot next month, with play-offs for the tournament scheduled in March.

Disgruntled fans were suspended yesterday's match against Feyenord suspended after missing out on Champions League qualification last season, throwing flares on to the pitch. On Sunday night, the club parted ways with Sven Mislintat, the day after the former Arsenal scout was accused of sacking head coach with members of the playing squad. Van der Vaart, a professional footballer who made 156 appearances for Ajax, has suggested that his former team use Van Gaal's services.

CHRIS WHEELER IN DUBLIN:Wout Weghorst gave Irish hearts a break with the aim that almost certainly ends their hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2024, and heaps more pressure on boss Stephen Kenny. At the Aviva Stadium last night, the former Manchester United striker, who failed to impress during a loan stint at Old Trafford last season and now plays for Hoffenheim in Germany, stepped off the bench to finish Holland's comeback after Ireland stunned Ronaldo Koeman's side by taking the lead.

Louis van Gaal has announced that he will find out on September 19 if his prostate cancer surgery was a success and he's expecting a'miracle' breakthrough. The 72-year-old described the painful physical toll of the disease and subsequent medical treatments, indicating that he needs assistance when going to the toilet and said it would be a'miracle' if he's to become independent once more.

As they defeated Greece over in Eindhoven, Ronald Koeman's Netherlands made it two wins out of three in Euro 2024-2424 qualifying. After 17 minutes before Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo doubled the hosts' advantage just after the half-hour mark, Marten de Roon put the Oranje on their way. When former Man United forward Wout Weghorst converted for 3-0, eight minutes later the result was beyond doubt.

MATT HUGHES: Liverpool manager Ronald Koeman has left him baffled by the player's outspoken criticism of Ryan Gravenberch, who dropped an under 21 call-up for European Championship qualifiers against Moldova and North Macedonia, to concentrate on settling in at his new club after completing a late transfer from Bayern Munich on deadline day last week. Liverpool had called the Dutch FA to investigate Gravenberch's release, although the midfielder also spoke to Holland's under 21 manager Michael Reiziger to clarify his decision. With Koeman, who said he was "not happy" Gravenberch did not play for this country, the 21-year-old is not facing any formaldisciplinary action from the Dutch FA, his diplomatic efforts appear to have cut no ice.

Gravenberch had been selected in the Netherlands U21 for the forthcoming international break for their games against Moldova and North Macedonia in Euro U2121 qualifying, but decided against it in order to concentrate on Liverpool. He has just joined the Reds in a £35million move from Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day last week, and told the Dutch FA that he wanted to prioritise adapting to his new club during the Premier League's two-week hiatus and therefore made himself unavailable for selection

According to reports, the Netherlands football association is considering Sarina Wiegman as the next male football team's manager. It comes after the England Women's boss led the Lionesses to their first-ever World Cup final, but they were defeated 2-0 by Spain on Sunday at Stadium Australia, with Wiegman conceding her first loss as England boss since being in charge in 2021. The 53-year-old spent time as the head of the Dutch women's national team, most prominently winning Euro 2017 before leading the Oranje to the Women's World Cup in 2019.

Ruud Gullit, a Dutch legend, has sluggishly attacked Virgil van Dijk for his lack of leadership after the Netherlands fell to successive defeats against Croatia and Italy in the Nations League. Holland was defeated 4-2 after extra time by the 2018 World Cup champions in the semi-finals earlier this month, and followed that up by losing 3-2 against Roberto Mancini's Italy in the third round of the tournament. The Netherlands have now lost three of their last four matches since Ronald Koeman took over as coach, and after conceding seven goals in the space of four days, Gullit was particularly critical of van Dijk and teammate Frenkie de Jong for their roles in the loss.

This former footballer continues to divide opinion in light of his accolades over his lengthy career. After beginning his career with Real Madrid, he selected one of the most highly coveted awards in European football with Liverpool. He later sank his boots and take up managerial positions that took him around the world after a whizzling ride through the Spanish second division in his youth.

Frankie de Jong has spoken out against UEFA over players' demands being released early in the game, ahead of the Netherlands' upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. When Ronald Koeman's Dutch team faces Croatia in the Nations League semi-finals in Rotterdam on Wednesday, De Jong is expected to play. With a final and third place play-off being held on Sunday, Spain and Italy will meet in the second semi-finals.