Blind announces Netherlands retirement

The 34-year-old was part of the squad at the recent European Championships but remained mostly on the bench throughout.

Blind has now decided to call time on his international career after recording 108 caps for the Netherlands. He is fifth in the all-time appearance makers for Oranje, just behind Rafael van der Vaart.

Blind earned his first cap back in 2013 against Italy in a friendly. He starred during the 2014 World Cup and was the one to provide the excellent assist to Robin van Persie for his famous header against Spain.

Taking to X, Blind said, “For eleven years I have done everything I could to keep wearing that beautiful Orange shirt. It has given me so much, so many beautiful moments. I cherish them. A new, talented generation is coming up and after a good conversation with the national coach it is time for me to fully focus on my club and my family.”

The left-back is currently playing for Girona in Spain.

New faces named in provisional Netherlands squad

Ronald Koeman has named his 35-man provisional Netherlands squad for the upcoming Nations League ties.

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The Netherlands begin their Nations League campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 7 September. Three days later they will play against rivals Germany. Both games are in the Netherlands.

Koeman has named his provisional squad and has decided to include some fresh faces. Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United, and Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton are included for the first time.

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) and Jordan Teze (PSV) are some of the other surprise inclusions.

Memphis Depay is still without a club and he is not in the squad, along with Georginio Wijnaldum and Marten de Roon. Frenkie de Jong is still injured so is not involved.

The final squad will be named in the coming weeks.

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The Netherlands begin their Nations League campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 7 September. Three days later they will play against rivals Germany. Both games are in the Netherlands.

Koeman has named his provisional squad and has decided to include some fresh faces. Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United, and Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton are included for the first time.

Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) and Jordan Teze (PSV) are some of the other surprise inclusions.

Memphis Depay is still without a club and he is not in the squad, along with Georginio Wijnaldum and Marten de Roon. Frenkie de Jong is still injured so is not involved.

The final squad will be named in the coming weeks.