Frenkie de Jong defends himself against critics, receives support from Van Dijk after Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden
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Mike Verweij, Jeroen Kapteijns
Summary
Frenkie de Jong responds to criticism about his performance, defending himself by stating that many critics don't understand football. He receives support from Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands' 5-1 victory against Sweden in the 2026 World Cup. The article also covers other World Cup news including Curaçao's 0-0 draw against Ecuador.
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· 2 pulledIk heb het gevoel dat veel mensen niks van voetbal snappen
Frenkie de Jong bijt van zich af na alle kritiek
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