haarlemsdagbladJun 15, 2026, 05:50

Foreign media see ‘new Robben’ in Dutch squad and note Koeman’s striking substitutions: ‘Bitter pill for Oranje at 2026 World Cup’

Foreign media have highlighted a promising new talent in the Dutch national football team, drawing comparisons to Arjen Robben. However, international observers also criticized manager Ronald Koeman's substitution tactics, suggesting they negatively impacted the team's performance.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Atalanta fan arrested for ACAB shirt: "We will never accept that"

An Atalanta football fan was arrested in Amsterdam yesterday for wearing a shirt with the slogan ACAB, which refers to anti-police sentiments. The supporter was detained for several hours, causing him to miss the scheduled match against Ajax. Despite a heavy police presence throughout the city to monitor thousands of visiting fans, no other major incidents or arrests were reported.

Sea lions finally leave Artis after more than 100 years

After more than a century, Artis Zoo in Amsterdam has permanently closed its sea lion exhibit following concerns regarding the size of the enclosure. The three remaining sea lions have been relocated to a larger facility in Singapore, while their former habitat will be repurposed for the zoo's penguins.

After 2.5 years of investigation, the bodies washed ashore on Texel finally identified

The remains of two Afghan refugees found on the beach of Texel have been identified after a long forensic investigation into a fatal boat sinking in the English Channel. Investigations have revealed that the Netherlands is increasingly serving as a key logistical hub for the smuggling operations that provide dangerous, substandard equipment for these refugee crossings.

European football night for AZ in Armenia • Ajax against Atalanta Bergamo

Dutch football clubs AZ and Ajax are playing important European matches this evening. AZ travels to Armenia to face Ararat Armenia, while Ajax welcomes Atalanta Bergamo to the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam.

LIVE Conference League | Can Ajax bounce back against Atalanta after a false start?

Ajax is looking to bounce back in the Conference League tonight against Atalanta after losing their opening match 2-1 to Hajduk Split. The game is scheduled to begin at 21:00.