Boat ride and card challenge: how was the long free day of the Dutch national team

In the midst of so much tension to know what will happen in the course of the World Cup in Qatar 2022, the players of Holland, like the Argentina national team, had time to rest and enjoy the beauty that Qatar brings to its landscape, ahead of their quarter-final clashes. This Monday some players of the European team shared images on their social networks where they see themselves very relaxed go boating and play a popular card game.

After defeating the United States National Team on Saturday for 3-1 and have confirmed their passage to the quarterfinals of the competition (they will now face the staggered this Friday from 16:00), the Barcelona striker Memphis DePay He shared in his Instagram stories several photos of part of the team playing the UNO card game.

In the images you can see the Liverpool defender relaxed and smiling Virgil Van Dijkthe team’s top scorer Cody Gakpo and also young people xavi simonamong other players.

The detail in the image that has attracted attention is the presence of the official ball of the Al-Rihla World Cup signed by the players to which the coaching staff decided to give him a day off.

The Dutch, unlike those directed by Lionel Scaloni, who took the opportunity to go out with the family, they decided to share the day together.

The Argentinian squad had the day off this Sunday after a 2-1 win against Australia confirmed their progress to the quarter-finals, looking to unwind from the wear and tear caused by playing high-intensity matches approximately every three days.

Most gamers have decided to share time with their family, like Lionel Messi who was in concentration with a couple Antonela Roccuzzo and their three children Thiago, Matteo Y Cyrus.

In addition, other players have taken the opportunity to engage in recreational activities such as Emilian I drew Martinez which was seen on social media while hiking in the dunes of Doha.

One of the players of staggered whoever didn’t take the whole day off was the striker Angel DiMaria, who worked in the premises of the University of Qatar where the national team resides.

The Juventus striker continued with his own injury recovery who left him out of the match against Australia and wants to get to the clash with the Netherlands in the best possible way. Other than that, the footballer met his family and enjoyed being with them.

The Argentine national team, unlike the Netherlands, resumed training this Monday with their heads focused on the duel that will take place this Friday from 16:00 at the Lusail stadium.

Meanwhile, the Dutch international continue to enjoy their day relaxing in the Qatari waters and will resume training this Tuesday where they will open their doors to the press for the first 15 minutes. On Wednesday will train behind closed doors.

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