28 Oct 2023 at 00:16 National coach Andries Jonker thought he was being tricked on Friday evening. The fourth official asked if Jonker wanted to put on a vest, because the color of his jacket could be confusing. “She came to me very seriously and said that I should wear a different color. I looked … Read more
Oct 23, 2023 at 12:55 p.m Vivianne Miedema is happy that she has made her return to the football field after almost a year of injuries. The Arsenal striker came on as a substitute for the Londoners in the final phase of the 1-2 away match against Bristol City on Sunday. “I am a full-fledged … Read more
Oct 18, 2023 at 5:06 p.m Jennifer Hermoso has been included in the Spanish selection for the first time since the controversial kiss of then federation president Luis Rubiales. The Spain women’s team will play Nations League matches against Italy and Switzerland at the end of October. The 33-year-old Hermoso has not played for the … Read more
Aug 20, 2023 at 11:22 PM Update: 5 hours ago Olga Carmona received a very sad message on Sunday shortly after winning the world title with Spain. The left back, who scored the only goal in the final against England, was told that her father had died. “The RFEF deeply regrets to report the death … Read more
Hélène Hendriks and Jack van Gelder at De Oranjezomer Photo: © De Oranjezomer Bee The Orange Summer Friday night was briefly about women’s football. An action by the Nigerian team surprised Jack van Gelder and Hélène Hendriks. “You can sometimes get a ball against the bag, which is very annoying. A while ago I saw … Read more
The arrival of Pia Sundhage at the head of the selection brought hope, her experience, her titles and her tactical know-how should allow Brazil to return to play the leading roles on the world stage. Eliminated on penalties in the quarter-finals of the Olympic Games by the future Canadian winner in 2021, Brazil could not … Read more
By Jeroen van Barneveld 16 July 2023 at 05:07 At her third World Cup, Merel van Dongen seems to have to reconcile herself with a reserve role with the Orange. The veteran will not mutiny in the interest of the team, she emphasized. But she doesn’t give up easily either. “I’m ready for anything.” Of … Read more
Rutger Castricum responded during the broadcast of De Oranjezomer on Friday to the fuss that arose earlier this week about his statements about women’s football. The well-known POWNED journalist appears to have been particularly addressed in his own circle. “I can still keep up with that level”, Castricum said earlier this week. “Five overplays, one … Read more
By Jeroen van Barneveld Jul 14, 2023 at 7:37 AMUpdate: 13 minutes ago Merel van Dongen says sorry to New Zealanders who felt hurt by her comment in the infamous ‘haka video’. According to the Orange International, it was “absolutely not my intention” to mock the haka. “I did not realize at all what it … Read more
Jun 27, 2023 at 11:47 PMUpdate: 6 hours ago Brazilian football star Marta will participate in the World Cup for the sixth time. The six-time world football player of the year was included in the selection of the ‘Seleção’ by national coach Pia Sundhage on Tuesday. The 37-year-old Marta played her first World Cup in … Read more