A Ruud Gullit clipping was featured in the local sports club’s ad in 1988 at Chalium Angadi in his native Kozhikode. That was the first time Gullit’s long curly hair was seen. Then, in 1988, he saw the Dutch match against the Soviet Union for the first time in the European Cup final. That day I became a huge fan of the Dutch team. Most of the Dutch games have since been watched on TV. I have seen the wins and losses of my favorite team many times. Now he dreams of beating beloved Holland when the World Cup is held in Qatar.
Holland is a team that has lost the title several times through bad luck. Total Football’s hopes came close to the cup in 1974, 1978 and 2010. Under the leadership of the legendary Johan Cruyff, the Netherlands managed to reach the final in 1978 even though Cruyff did not play in 1974. The Netherlands lost to the hosts from West Germany and Argentina on both occasions. The most significant result was the victory of the Euro Cup in 1988 with Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard.
In 2010, the team of Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Wesney Sneijder reached the World Cup final held in South Africa. Spain goalkeeper Casillas blocked Arjen Robben’s shot with his foot to secure a last-minute goal in the final against Spain. Holland and the fans consider it the most unfortunate spectacle in football. In 2014 they had to settle for third place at the World Cup held in Brazil.
The Netherlands arrive in Qatar with high hopes under the guidance of coach Van Gaal. Barcelona’s Frank de Jong, Memphis Depay, Liverpool defender Virgin van Dijk, Manchester City’s Nathan Ake, Bayern Munich’s De Light and Grauen Berch, Ajax Amsterdam’s Davy Klaassen, Jurain Timber, Steven Bergevin, Burgis and Stefan D. All Dutch players are at the top of world club football, including Virg, Daniel Dumfries, Atalanta’s Martin de Room, Coop Manners, Villa Real’s Danjuma, PSV’s Cody Gokpo, Gustil, Xavi Symonds and la Manchester United’s Malaysia.
Holland can only take a step towards the crown by overcoming a huge line-up of giants. Fans believe that Holland will overcome all difficulties and this time will win the title.
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