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Netherlands Euro 2012 profile: Review of the Netherlands’ team, coach and more
How the Netherlands qualified for Euro 2012
The Oranje lived up to expectations as they dominated a 6-team table containing teams like Finland, Hungary and Sweden. Exhibiting their total football, the Netherlands scored a total of 37 goals and conceded only 8 in the qualifiers.
Dirk Kuyt and Robin van Persie each finished the campaign with a 6-goal tally. UEFA Euro 2012 qualifiers top scorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar netted 12 times.
The striker’s prolific run started with a hat-trick away to San Marino on the very first day of the qualification campaign. The Netherlands went on to win the match 5-0. Huntelaar played his part in the next match as his brace secured a 2-1 victory for Finland in Rotterdam. He punished Moldova with a lone goal at the Zimbru Stadium on Matchday 3.
Champions League: In-form Arsenal face monstrous Milan task for Last 8 tickets
Arsenal have an uphill task to overcome at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have grown high in confidence thanks to their comeback victories against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in the English Premier League recently. Would their mental power carry enough strength to take them through the quarter-final stage of the 2011/12 UEFA Champions League season?If Arsenal defeat AC Milan on aggregate, they will be doing so against all the odds mostly because of they'll be dealing with injury worries. Wenger confirmed to reporters in the pre-match press conference:
Arsenal-AC Milan tie is not done and dusted – Rossoneri goalkeeper Abbiati
“No [the tie is not over], because Milan have bad memories of that experience against Deportivo. It’s not over yet,” UEFA.com quoted Abbiati quoted the shot-stopper as saying.“We definitely have a good advantage and we need to make the most of that. But we'll have to work hard until the end.”
Arsenal have promised to go all out on the attack at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. Robin van Persie will be under the spotlight and AC Milan goalkeeper Abbiati is looking forward to facing him.
Liverpool 1-2 Arsenal: Reds defeat was undeserved, say Suarez and Van Persie
Liverpool succumbed to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat on Saturday afternoon. Laurent Koscielny offered them the lead through an own-goal midway through the first half. Arsenal seemed to lack spirit during the game but hero Robin van Persie had the final word. The Dutch striker put the Gunners on equal terms before the break. He completed his brace in the 92nd minute to steal everything away from Liverpool.
“It means a lot to score at Anfield, it’s big. It’s a massive ground,” goal scorer Robin van Persie told reporters after the match.
Van Persie urges Gunners to turn tables around with Arsenal v Spurs victory
Arsenal are struggling to fulfil their top-four finish wish. The English Premier League is very competitive this season as Newcastle United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all joined Arsenal in the European zone battle. Interestingly, Tottenham Hotspur seat well above Arsenal. It is the first time since 1995 that Spurs will face the Gunners having that advantage in the table but Robin van Persie feels all is not lost for his side as he told reporters:
“They [Spurs] are above us for the first time in many years but it's in our hands to change the way things are going, win the game and start moving closer to them.”
Arsenal celebrate 125th anniversary with 1-0 Premier League win over Everton at Emirates Stadium.
The decisive goal was Van Persie’s 19th strike in all competitions this season, and his 33rd league goal of the calendar year. The win lifted Arsenal into the top four as they continue their resurgence in form, while Everton are now five points above the relegation zone.
Arsene Wenger had warned his side to stay focused on the task at hand, and not be distracted by the pre-match festivities marking the club’s 125th birthday.
Three statues were unveiled outside the Emirates Stadium in the pre-game buildup that honored club legends Herbert Chapman, Tony Adams and Thierry Henry.
Wenger’s fears of distraction almost came to fruition with Louis Saha going close to giving Everton an early lead when he just failed to convert a goal-mouth scramble.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo & Xavi make 2011 FIFA Ballon d’or shortlist
Portugal and Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina and Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi and Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez have been nominated above the rest to make the Ballon d’Or’s three-man shortlist. The announcement was made on Monday morning by France Football director Francois Moriniere and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke. Lionel Messi, who is the hot favorite to grab the prize, could emulate Michel Platini’s record of three consecutive Ballon d’Or triumphs. His team mate from Catalonia, Xavi Hernandez, has never won the award despite receiving worldwide praises for his majestic attitude on and off the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, succeeded in the voting of the 2008 edition.
Arsenal Striker Robin van Persie Wins Premier League Player of the Month Award
Not only was it a month when Van Persie established himself as the Premier League’s elite striker, October was a time when Arsenal got their season firmly back on track after a stuttering start to their campaign.Arsenal began the month with a disappointing 2-1 defeat to arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, a result that left the Gunners sitting only two points above the relegation zone.
However things looked very different 27 days later, when Arsenal beat Chelsea 5-3 at Stamford Bridge to register their third straight win and climb up to 7th place in the Premier League table.
During the month Arsenal also progressed into the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers, and put themselves in a good position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout stages with a 1-0 victory in Marseille.
Should Robin van Persie Fear ‘The Curse of the Golden Boot?’
The craft, guile and finishing ability of Van Persie were too much for Chelsea to handle as the Dutch striker guided Arsenal to an incredible 5-3 win over third placed Chelsea.The title of the Premier League’s best striker has been incredibly fluent in the past few seasons. Gone are the days when Alan Shearer or Thierry Henry would blaze a trail and be the standard for others to measure themselves season after season.
In today’s Premier League, it seems one season at the top can be followed by a swift downturn in form.
Fernando Torres had some incredible runs of form during his early years at Liverpool, but never did manage to win a Golden Boot title as the league’s leading goal scorer.
Robin van Persie shows total focus on Arsenal's revival by holding off contract talks
Explaining his choice to hold off talks, Van Persie told reporters:“I still have almost two years until 2013. So for the moment that’s fine, but I don’t know. We will have to look. I’m happy with my contract, I’m good. That’s how it is, I can’t say much more.
“I can’t look into the future. The main thing for me is the team and that we play well. I do believe you have to look for a right moment to sit down and speak about your own stuff.
“It’s not only about me, it’s about the team. I don’t want to give the wrong message to speak about my own stuff while the others are a bit more important.
The Samir Nasri Arsenal-Manchester City transfer: Reactions in quotes
Manchester City supporters are delighted to have added Samir Nasri to their collection of superstars as the 2011/12 season promises to be big for the Sky Blues. Like Arsenal, they are in the UEFA Champions League. But unlike Arsenal, they top the English Premier League table on goal difference thanks to their perfect run after 2 Match-days.
Still on the domestic front, Manchester City are gearing up to defend their 2011 FA Cup title whereas clinching the Carling Cup is also on their to-do list. Meanwhile, things are looking fragile at the Emirates Stadium right now.
Without Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, Arsene Wenger is under greater pressure to spend money and make big signings before the end of the summer transfer window. Gunners fans fear their team will experience a miserable campaign although belief and hopes remain.
Van Persie Criticizes Barcelona And Chelsea’s Behaviour Toward Referees
According to the Dutchman, both teams’ participants are constantly trying to put referees under pressure by badly influencing them. Van Persie himself was a victim of the Catalans’ manners back in early March at the Camp Nou, when he was controversially shown a red card.The striker has yet to forget about this haunting moment, and speaking to Sport 1, he made no efforts to hide his irritation: “They (Barca players) always go up to referees in an attempt to get an opponent booked,” he said.
“That kind of behaviour really annoys me… People who are watching the game on TV and fans really do not want to see this kind of things.
Breaking News: Van Persie Suffers Yet Another Injury Setback
The Arsenal striker was substituted at half time in Netherlands' 5-3 victory over Hungary with a knee injury that must have sent chills down Arsene Wenger's spine.Van Persie managed to limp around the pitch for 10 minutes before he was eventually substituted at half time. This injury is a huge setback for him after only just recovering from a knee injury to face Barcelona earlier this month.
This news comes as a huge blow for Arsene Wenger's men, who are aiming to salvage a down falling season by winning the Premier League title. Although the extent of injury is still unknown yet, Van Persie could even possibly be out for a huge period of time and miss crucial games against Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Barcelona-Arsenal Controversy: London Sides, Barca’s Weakness (With Highlights)
Barcelona 3-1 Arsenal: The Referee And Robin Van Persie
A 1-0 win at the Camp Nou for Barcelona would have been enough for Pep Guardiola’s men to eliminate Arsenal from the UEFA Champions League. Yet, the Spanish giants got an even better score line—although not in the purest manner.
Still, assimilating the idea that the Catalans cheated remains a very delicate thing which should only be done after the discovery of convincing evidences; and looking at yesterday’s match, there was no way anyone could brand the hosts as “the cheaters” (see first leg controversy). Certainly not, but perhaps, the English media are allowed to believe that—by thwarting Arsenal—Referee Massimo Busacca made sure the end result fell in Barcelona’s favour.
UEFA’s Verdict On Arsenal's Trio Means Football’s Not Ready For All Emotions
The issue of justice has always been questioned in the world of football and it will probably always remain this way. At times, blatant mistakes from officials keep going uncorrected and terrible tackles from players go unpunished only to tarnish the aim of the beautiful game which is to entertain and unite, instead of creating strong resentment between its fans.
In England recently, Manchester United were in the middle of two different types of controversial judgement. Firstly, their striker Wayne Rooney escaped a ban from the FA after being guilty of an elbow incident against Wigan’s McCarthy which appeared to be worth a red card.
And while Fergie’s Red Devils celebrated the final verdict with much relief, a portion of the public was left shocked and angered. Wigan’s furious Dave Whelan even went on to wonder whether the FA had “one set of rules for one club and another for the rest”.
Barcelona Knock Out Arsenal: What's Next For The Wounded Gunners?
Prior to the gigantic clash at the Nou Camp, Barca midfielder Javier Mascherano reminded Arsenal to be prepared for another 'Messi Show' that could ultimately destroy the Gunners. But last night never looked like a Messi night.
Messi would have been stuck in Wenger's mind throughout the plane journey to Spain as memories of last year's catastrophic night at the Nou Camp lingered. Not forgetting Xavi and Iniesta in the midfield, Wenger would have definitely encountered sleepless nights.
While the Gunners did triumph at the Emirates three weeks ago, it was not before Barcelona displayed their sheer brilliance. The Blaugrana were even in front first before Arsenal cemented two goals in the second half. Therefore, it was always going to be a mountain to climb for Arsene Wenger and his troops- especially when they had to face Barcelona at the Nou Camp. But strangely, that wasn't the case last night.
Clever Barcelona Used The Serial Killer Method To Pay Back Arsenal
When Arsenal triumphed over Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium, the Catalans and their fans promised to take revenge on the Gunners at the Camp Nou – the one and only temple which transforms into a maze to visiting teams. On Tuesday night, Arsenal went short of gun powder as a clever Barcelona side showed them no mercy by appearing as a serial killer.
In truth, did Barcelona make of Cesc Fabregas, Robin van Persie and Jack Wilshere their secret targets at the detriment of Arsenal’s entire squad after what happened in London? Possibly.
What is clear is that Pep Guardiola accomplished yet another mission in great fashion by displaying their identity to the maximum; in one word, they “outplayed” Arsene Wenger’s Gunners.
In fact, they took revenge on their opponents for suffering a 2-1 defeat at the Emirates in the first leg of their Last 16 tie in the UEFA Champions League. Little by little, Barca got rid of the men that had embarrassed them previously...
Barcelona Vs Arsenal: Fabregas Salutes 'Perfect' Van Persie
Barcelona are ready to host Arsenal in a blockbuster game but the Catalans must have been surprised that Van Persie was included in the squad. Robin Van Persie picked up an injury in the Carling Cup final defeat to Birmingham and looked set to miss this clash. However, the Catalans were dealt with an early blow as Arsenal named Van Persie in the squad to face Arsenal.Nonetheless, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has now hailed Van Persie whom he regards as a 'Perfect Striker'. But even he admits that Van Persie's inclusion in the squad was a real surprise.
Barcelona vs Arsenal: Gunners Stun Barca Early As Van Persie Gets The Call
According to ESPN Soccernet, Robin van Persie was pictured training with the rest of his team mates on Monday. In the first leg of the Gunners’ UEFA Champions League tie against Barcelona, the Dutch striker scored a wonder goal to initiate a remarkable comeback for Arsenal. However, he suffered a knee injury during his team’s Carling Cup final defeat to Birmingham City. It was subsequently understood that Robin van Persie would be sidelined for no less than three weeks as Coach Arsene Wenger explained in a post-match comment after the Carling Cup final on February 27:
“I’m not a specialist, but he [Robin van Persie] overstretched his knee at the back when he made the volley [to score against Birmingham City].
Breaking News - Robin Van Persie Set To Miss Barcelona Clash With Injury
Robin Van Persie has been in good form lately, scoring 11 goals in his last 13 matches for the Gunners. However, the Dutchman injured his knee whilst scoring for Arsenal in the League Cup final defeat against Birmingham at Wembley.Manager Arsene Wenger said: "Unfortunately, we had bad news on the scan and he will be out for the next three weeks for sure. It could be longer. The shortest delay we can imagine is three weeks [so] he is definitely out for Barcelona."
This news comes as a blow for the Gunners who are already without Thomas Vermaelen and Lukasz Fabianski due to long term injury. Even Theo Walcott is a major doubt for the Nou Camp.