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De Jong: I hope to have a beer and laugh about 'that' tackle with Alonso one day

By Gregg Davies Last updated

Nigel de Jong Nigel de Jong has told FourFourTwo he’s never reflected on his infamous kung-fu tackle from the 2010 World Cup Final with Alonso himself

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Gerrard relishing De Jong partnership in LA

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Steven Gerrard Netherlands international Nigel de Jong swapped AC Milan for LA Galaxy in the MLS off-season.

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Montolivo calls for Milan to put foot on accelerator

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Nigel de Jong Riccardo Montolivo has called on AC Milan to put their foot on the accelerator as they take on Carpi in Serie A on Sunday.

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The FourFourTwo Preview: Netherlands vs Mexico

By Louis Massarella Last updated

World Cup 2014 World Cup Round of 16 | Fortaleza | Sun 29 Jun | 5pm

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Transfer deadline day: Siqueira and De Jong the top early movers

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Nigel de Jong Transfer deadline day kicked off in a calm fashion, with Guilherme Siqueira and Nigel de Jong making the biggest initial moves.

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The big interview: Nigel de Jong – "I liked being the underdog at Man City. People only knew United, but we wanted to change that"

By Alec Fenn Published

The Big Interview Why is he called ‘The Lawnmower’? What was it like to be part of Manchester City's transformation? And has he spoken to Xabi Alonso since the 2010 World Cup Final? Your questions answered in July 2018...

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Revealed! The stories behind 20 of the strangest player nicknames in football

By Greg Lea Published

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De Jong swaps Galatasaray for Mainz

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Nigel de Jong It seems Nigel de Jong had his fill of Turkey over the festive season, having sealed a switch from Galatasaray to Mainz on Friday.

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De Jong backs Seedorf to remain at Milan

By FourFourTwo Staff Last updated

Nigel de Jong Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong feels coach Clarence Seedorf deserves more time in the job, as speculation around his future remains.

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Alonso: It felt like my body had been torn apart after De Jong's ‘tackle’

By Gregg Davies Published

Xabi Alonso Xabi Alonso has told FourFourTwo that his entire body was left shaking following Nigel de Jong’s ‘kung fu’ challenge into his chest during the 2010 World Cup Final.

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