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2005 in Netherlands

Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 2005.

Historical records for Netherlands in 2005

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June

Golden Boot UEFA Champions League

van Nistelrooy, Ruud · Forward · Sport / Football

Claims the UEFA Champions League top-scorer award with 8 goals while representing Manchester United. The season is distinguished by remaining the tournament’s leading scorer even as United exited in the knockout rounds.

September

Tour de France

Vrijman, Emile · Sport / Cycling

In response to calls from the International Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Agency ("WADA") for an independent investigation, UCI appoints Dutch lawyer Emile Vrijman to conduct an independent investigation of the handling of urine tests.

Tour de France

Vrijman, Emile · Sport / Cycling

Vrijmans report "clears" Lance Armstrong because of improper handling and testing, the report says that tests on urine samples were conducted improperly and fell so short of scientific standards that it was "completely irresponsible".

Other events (month unknown)

Dutch Cup Final Playmaking Role

Sneijder, Wesley · Amsterdam · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Wesley Sneijder emerges as Ajax's primary midfield passer, producing long-range shooting and precise set pieces during his final full seasons at the club.

Kuyt Feyenoord League Goalscoring Award

Kuyt, Dirk · Rotterdam · Forward · Sport / Football

Dirk Kuyt finishes among the Eredivisie's leading scorers for Feyenoord, combining tireless work rate with reliable finishing in a strong individual league campaign.

Premier League Championship

Robben, Arjen · London · Winger · Sport / Football

Arjen Robben wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and injects pace and invention into the attack after returning from injury.

Transfer to Manchester United

van der Sar, Edwin · Manchester · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Joins Manchester United from Fulham and becomes the club's long-term first-choice goalkeeper.

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