“Talk to my big beak, I’m a pelican,” raps Memphis Depay. The converted winger is the Netherlands’ second all-time leading scorer behind Robin van Persie — an astonishing feat for the nation which produced Johan Cruyff, Dennis Bergkamp, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Marco van Basten. GO DEEPER Wout Weghorst goal shines light on Dutch football's complicated relationship with big strikers …
DORTMUND, Germany — One of the players was on a boat on a Greek island. “It’s a childhood dream to be here — it’s definitely worth the return trip,” said Maatsen, the left back who was on vacation in Mykonos with his girlfriend when he was summoned by Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman to replace Frenkie de Jong. “And I just …
