The Netherlands coach, Louis van Gaal, has explained why he changed the role of Tyrell Malacia during their 1-0 win over Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday.As the former Feyenoord full-back replaced Nathan Ake at half-time, Van Gaal tried Malacia as a left-sided centre-back against Belgium.Virgil van Dijk’s commanding header secured all three points for the hosts in Amsterdam.But rather than lining up in his usual role on the left flank when he entered the pitc...

After a glittering career with Arsenal, Manchester United and Feyenoord, Robin van Persie will hang up his boots at the end of the season.Feyenoord striker Robin van Persie is set to retire at the end of the season.Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Van Persie rejoined boyhood club Feyenoord in January and has enjoyed his return, but he is not planning on staying beyond the 2018-19 campaign.The 35-year-old played his role in his side's KNVB Cup...

Things change in the blink of an eye in football.The football Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.Alex Sandro to ChelseaJuventus director general Giuseppe Marotta has admitted the Italian champions will not keep Brazilian full-back Alex Sandro at the c...