Sports
Netherlands coach Xavi confirms Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong will captain the national team: ‘Very important for us’
CRAYON summary
Yahoo Sports reports that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been named captain of the Netherlands national team for UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany, taking over from regular skipper Virgil van Dijk. According to the outlet's headline, the appointment was confirmed by Netherlands coach Xavi, who called it "very important for us."
Based on Yahoo Sports's report - only one outlet has covered this so far. Read the original.▲ Sign in to vote stories up
Coverage 1 source · 1 report
Chronological.
-
Netherlands coach Xavi confirms Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong will captain the national team: ‘Very important for us’
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been appointed captain of the Netherlands national team for their UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and Germany after regular skipper Virgil van Dijk...
Related stories
Sports
Liverpool and Van Dijk have a decision to make
Sports
Cowboys’ DeMarvion Overshown apologizes after his sideline blunder vs. Colts
Sports
Jayden Daniels' late TD keeps Commanders' NFC East hopes alive with win over Giants
Entertainment
Michael John Roberts, Animator and ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘TripTank’ Director, Dies at 48
Discussion 0 comments