World Cup
AD Podcast analyses Frenkie de jong’s role for Oranje
The AD Football Podcast examined whether the Netherlands national team, known as Oranje, is better with or without midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Hosts Sjoerd Mossou and Etienne Verhoeff framed the discussion around the recent debate between Jan Mulder and Erik ten Hag.
Jan Mulder and Erik ten Hag sparred on over the question of Oranje’s fortunes with Frenkie de Jong on the pitch. The broadcast highlighted contrasting views on whether his presence strengthens or hinders the Dutch side.
Sjoerd Mossou and Etienne Verhoeff, broadcasting from the Netherlands, offered their own analysis of the Mulder‑ten Hag exchange. Their commentary linked the tactical debate to broader expectations for the national team.
The podcast also turned to the World Cup quarter‑finals as presented by American television coverage. Their review compared the Dutch prospects with the narratives shown in the U.S. broadcast.
Further topics included the currently open transfer market and assorted World Cup issues. Mossou and Verhoeff discussed how potential player movements could affect Oranje’s squad composition.
The full episode is available on , the AD App, and major podcast platforms of listeners’ choice. Audiences can stream the discussion at any time through these services.
A notable highlight was the announcement of a female referee officiating a World Cup match featuring Oranje for the first time. The report added that the official does not keep the cards in her pocket, a detail emphasized in the podcast.