Frank De Boer

Euro 2020: Denzel Dumfries gives Netherlands dramatic win over Ukraine on return to big time

Denzel Dumfries scored a dramatic late winner as the Netherlands marked their long-awaited return to a major tournament with a 3-2 victory over Ukraine.

Euro 2020: Netherlands return to big stage after seven years with Frank de Boer's men taking on Ukraine

The defence was further weakened by a groin injury to 21-year-old centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. Netherlands coach Frank de Boer said Saturday that De Ligt will not be able to play against Ukraine.

Euro 2020: Netherlands without Matthijs de Ligt for opener against Ukraine

De Ligt missed the Netherlands' final Euro 2020 warm-up match against Georgia last weekend and his absence is a major blow given they are coming into the tournament without their other leading central defender in Virgil van Dijk.

Euro 2020: Injured captain Virgil van Dijk leaves noticeable hole in Netherlands' squad

The influential centre-back, who captains his national side, ruled himself out of contention this month to focus on recovering from the ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee which has kept him sidelined for seven months.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Dutch fans cheer win over Latvia as players protest for rights in Qatar

The Netherlands are third in Group G, three points behind leaders Turkey, who won 3-0 win in Norway and Montenegro, who maintained their perfect start with a 4-1 victory over Gibraltar.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands players aim rights protest at Qatar ahead of Latvia clash

Germany lined up before the Iceland game in black T-shirts with white lettering to spell out "Human Rights", while Norway donned T-shirts with the message "Human rights, on and off the pitch" before their qualifier against Gibraltar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers, matchday: Netherlands hope to rebound after loss, Portugal visit Serbia

The Netherlands look to get their campaign back on track against Latvia after slumping to a 4-2 defeat to Turkey in their first Group G match.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Netherlands beaten by Turkey, France held by Ukraine, Belgium cruise past Wales

The defeat was a dreadful start to the campaign for the Netherlands, who failed to qualify for either Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup, but are one of the fancied sides ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 finals this year.

Frank de Boer appointed coach of Netherlands team, contract to run through World Cup 2022

De Boer’s appointment comes just over two months after he left Atlanta United by mutual consent after a poor re-start to the MLS season, with the team losing all three of its group games at the MLS Is Back tournament in Florida.

Frank de Boer sacked as Atlanta United coach after three straight defeats in MLS tournament

It was another short managerial stint for Frank de Boer, who previously was let go by Inter Milan in 2016 and Crystal Palace in 2017