Sports
Netherlands drops United’s Van de Beek from EURO 2020 squad
Manchester United midfielder, Donny van de Beek, will not feature in this summer’s Euro 2020 Championship with the Netherlands.
A statement from the Dutch Football Association revealed that the former Ajax star who has struggled to adjust to life at Old Trafford won’t make the Orange team due to injury.
“Donny van de Beek has to let the European Championship pass by. The midfielder is struggling with an injury.
“As a result, he is not available in time for EURO 2020.
“Frank de Boer will not call a replacement for Van de Beek.
“Get well soon, Donny,” the statement read.
The 24-year-old footballer last played for the National team in March when the Netherlands mauled Gibraltar 7-0.
The Netherlands will play its first group match against Ukraine on Sunday, June 13.
On Thursday, June 17, Austria will be the opponent, while the group stage will conclude with a meeting with North Macedonia on Monday, June 21. All duels take place in the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
-
News27 mins ago
Ogun schools resume third academic term today
-
News16 mins ago
Tinubu secures $600m seaport investment from MAERSK Danish company
-
News15 mins ago
Five dead as deadly tornadoes hits US states
-
Economy6 mins ago
Don’t give tax holidays based on patronage, CITN tells FG
-
Economy18 mins ago
Nigeria-Niger border reopening responsible for rice price reduction — Millers