Sporting Gijon U19 Descripción general

The German's decision revives the Catalan club's hopes

He has his father’s curls and apparently his aggression too – but Ruben van Bommel is a very different type of player from Mark once was. After severe setbacks, he is now on the verge of making his debut for the Netherlands national team.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has launched a fierce defense of his international reputation, branding claims that he influenced the Netherlands' tactical setup at the World Cup as "completely baseless." The veteran defender hit back at suggestions that he was responsible for a shift in formation that contributed to the Oranje's disappointing exit.

Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernandez backed Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal to win this year's Ballon d'Or award. Speaking ahead of his managerial debut against Germany, Xavi also reflected on his personal contribution to Barcelona's recent resurgence under Hansi Flick.