Guus Hetterscheid

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‘I was offered all sorts in South Korea, but I couldn’t accept the villa on a volcanic island’ Guus Hiddink on being revered in South Korea

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Dutchman oversaw South Korea's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

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'An unknown number called, asking to meet at the hotel opposite my home. I thought, “How does he know where I live? How did he get my number?”’ Guus Hiddink recalls how he landed the South Korea job

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Dutchman led South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

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‘I told the players they’d be exempt from military service if we reached the semi-finals. They huddled together and started crying, one by one’ How Guus Hiddink motivated South Korea’s 2002 World Cup heroes

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE The Dutch coach led South Korea to a World Cup semi-final in 2002

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‘Afterwards, the Italians trashed the entire dressing room. Chairs flew through the air. I stood at a distance, arms crossed, watching. They really needed to blow off steam’ Guus Hiddink on South Korea’s 2002 World Cup upset over Italy

By Joe Mewis Published

EXCLUSIVE South Korea’s win over Italy was one of the most controversial matches in World Cup history

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - June 11: Netherlands Team Group (BR) Edwin van der Sar, Patrick Kluivert, Clarence Seedorf, Michael Reiziger, Dennis Bergkamp, Jaap Stam, (FR) Edgar Davids, Phillip Cocu, Boudewijn Zenden, Frank de Boer, Giovanni van Bronckhorst before the UEFA Euro 2000 Group D match between Netherlands and Czech Republic at Johan Cruijff Arena on June 11, 2000 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Arsenal
'There were a few moments when Arsenal showed interest in me, but it never happened': Dutch stalwart admits regret over Gunners near-miss

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Arsenal showed strong interest in signing a Dutch star in the early 2000s, but circumstances ultimately meant a move never happened

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Giovanni van Bronckhorst
‘I don’t think you should really do that’ - Giovanni van Bronckhorst opens up on Michael Beale and lack of Rangers backing

By Guus Hetterscheid Published

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has spoken out on Michael Beale watching in the stands while he was under pressure at Rangers and the lack of backing from the Gers’ board

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A general view of the Arsenal badge on a corner flag during Arsenal v Chelsea: The Mind Series at Emirates Stadium on August 1, 2021 in London, England.
Exclusive: Arsenal star on never getting a proper chance in north London, due to his injury hell

By Joe Mewis Published

Former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst talks to FourFourTwo about his spell in north London

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Former Arsenal star Giovanni van Bronckhorst Barcelona winning the 2006 Champions League
Former Arsenal star: 'Thierry Henry couldn't believe I left for Barcelona'

By Joe Mewis Published

One former Arsenal star has told FourFourTwo how his move from Colney to Catalonia materialised

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Heurelho Gomes during Tottenham vs AC MIlan in 2011
Ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes recalls ‘wonderful achievement’ as he looks back on favourite Spurs match

By Guus Hetterscheid Published

Tottenham’s run to the Champions League quarter-finals in 2010-11 is one of Heurelho Gomes’ career highs

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Heurelho Gomes training with the Brazil national team
‘I’m probably the only goalkeeper ever to be taken off due to cramp’: Tottenham stopper recalls his eventful debut

By Guus Hetterscheid Published

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes recalls the unfortunate fate that befell him on his senior debut in Brazil

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Paul Gascoigne Mr Bean Lazio
Aron Winter recalls the time Gazza introduced him to Mr Bean while the pair were at Lazio together

By Ryan Dabbs Published

While they enjoyed a fruitful relationship on the pitch, it is off it where Winter has the strongest memories of Gascoigne

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Liverpool and Chelsea star Bolo Zenden's Perfect XI: Steven Gerrard (L) and Boudewijn Zenden of Liverpool warm up during the Liverpool training session prior to the UEFA Champions League Final between AC Milan and Liverpool at the Olympic Stadium on May 22, 2007 in Athens, Greece.
Former Liverpool and Chelsea man Bolo Zenden picks an XI of his greatest teammates – putting Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in midfield with Xavi

By Guus Hetterscheid Published

Liverpool and Chelsea star Bolo Zenden has chosen Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in his Perfect XI – alongside some other star names

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