The Netherlands go into their final pre-FIFA World Cup friendly against Wales on Wednesday on the back of two lacklustre performances.
Louis van Gaal going into his final competition as Holland coach before making the move to Manchester United will demand an improved effort from his side after their 1-1 draw against Ecuador was followed by a narrow 1-0 triumph over Ghana.
Ahead of June 13 s Group B opener against world champions Spain, Van Gaal has one game remaining to assess his side and he will hope some of his players take the opportunity to get closer to their best form.
Van Gaal named an experienced 23-man party for the Brazil showpiece on Saturday, which included seven members of the squad from their run to the 2010 World Cup final.
However, he was left fr…
Porto have announced they have purchased another 40% of the economic rights of striker Hulk for the fee of €13.5 million.
The Liga Sagres outfit also used the opportunity to extend the player’s contract until June 2016.
“Football Club Porto SAD hereby announces pursuant to and for the purposes of art. 248, paragraph 1 of the Securities Code, the purchase of additional 40% of the economic rights of player Givanildo Vieira de Souza (Hulk), from Club Atletico Rentistas, for the amount of €13,500,000,” read the statement on club’s official website.
Having already purchased 45% of the player’s rights for €5.5 million when the Brazilian arrived to Porto in 2008, the Dragons now hold 85% of the player’s rights.
“We also inform that FC Porto …