Seems made up. Word yesterday was de Jong was out. He’s starting.Come on Netherlands!!! I hope that flu outbreak was mild
Day 14: Netherlands vs USA | Argentina vs Australia (Last 16 1&2)
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Why is there two separate coverages
His football has been for the last 20 years too
I predicted US to beat Holland, but I’m having doubts now I see players warming up. Good luck to all. Keep it above the belt
USA has a chance here. That Netherlands team is weak, Timber and Ake starting ahead of De Ligt is weird too.
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Rooting for holland purely because of van gaal, I can't understand how anyone can anyone dislike the crazy dutch git, he is like a harmless football version of Donald trump, throw in him him battling cancer at the same time is remarkable
Haha I just think that the US has a little bit more bite than you guys this yeah.Yeah! Go home!
Best banter ever.
You don't think he's one of football's great characters over the past few decades or you think his golf swing isn't wank?
A 'duffer' is a name for a very poor golfer.
Van Gaal is certainly a great character. How can you not like the human version of Beaker?
Live and learn.
This is a brilliant example of the regionality of the English language.
Have to say that all of the short films/interviews that have been on the BBC in the lead up to games have been excellent.
Absolutely. Loved him with us for his character alone.
Expect the Netherlands to win, would be better for us if they didn't
Tyler Adams comes across as a great lad.
Was going to ask this before but is it Dutch tradition all the assistants wear suits? Loving the Orange ties but bit odd to see Frank Hoek in one given he's the keeper coach!
I miss the old Netherlands of Davids, Stam, van der Sar, van Nistelrooy, and so forth. Such a great collection of talent unable to take it a higher level in the big tournaments.
Apart from his simulated dive in front of the fourth referee, which is undeniably a legendary moment, what exactly did Van Gaal do during his time with United that demonstrated such great “character”?
It always feels like Holland are everyone's second team..... except the Germans of course who aren't that keen.
Good luck caf 'Muricans. May you die trying.
USA! USA!
Didn't he get absolutely hammered at out awards ceremony?
Don't tell me Jesus Ferreria is another of these MLS wonders? 
G'wan the US.
Got shivers during the US anthem.
Not cus of the anthem, my room is freezing and my housemates refuse to turn on the heating.
Not cus of the anthem, my room is freezing and my housemates refuse to turn on the heating.
Seedorf is also a player we should have appreciated more.
Is de light that crap now he can't get a game for the Dutch?
He most certainly did. Gave Giggs a belt round the ear when he outbid him in an auction as well.
Maybe. I’ve never heard that before.
From memory his speech was hilarious
Dosen't fit Van Gaal formation I think. When you think about it CB depth is strongest area of their squad and De Vrij isn't starting either and Sven Botman can't even make the squad.
Didn't hit him half hard enough
Should be a good match up, lets see if USA can get the goals as their midfield seems pretty good so far in this WC.
Yeah, ended up going on some weird monologue about a girl playing the trombone with the band doing the ceremony if I recall
Weird. With the exception of Rangnick, I don't think I've ever disliked a united manager more.
Surely that was offside. Pulisic should've scored there.
Puli shoud've scored. Looked offside though.
Damnn how can he miss from there?