Acting Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
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2010 in Netherlands
Explore 17 historical events and records for Netherlands in 2010.
Historical records for Netherlands in 2010
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March
Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
April
Late Champions League Winner at Old Trafford
Arjen Robben scores a spectacular volley against Manchester United to send Bayern through to the Champions League semi-finals on away goals.
Barcelona Semi-Final Goal
Scores Inter's equaliser in a 3-1 first-leg victory over defending champions Barcelona.
May
Champions League Winner
Wesley Sneijder created Inter's opening goal with a pass to Diego Milito in the 2010 UEFA Champions League final, helping Inter Milan win the competition.
July
Two Goals Against Brazil
Scores twice as the Netherlands eliminate Brazil in the quarter-finals.
World Cup Semi-Final Goal
Captains the Netherlands and scores a long-range opening goal in the World Cup semi-final victory over Uruguay.
Acting Mayoral Term
Leaves office as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam.
Mayor of Amsterdam
Takes office as Mayor of Amsterdam.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Giovanni van Bronckhorst captained the Netherlands in his final international appearance, which ended in a narrow extra-time loss.
2010 FIFA World Cup Final - Mark van Bommel
Mark van Bommel battled for possession in the Dutch midfield as Spain’s passing game eventually produced the only goal.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain.
World Cup Final
Starts for the Netherlands in the World Cup final against Spain after scoring five goals during the tournament.
August
Transfer to Schalke
Joins Schalke from AC Milan and begins a highly productive spell in German football.
Other events (month unknown)
Castaignos Young Feyenoord Scoring Breakthrough
Luc Castaignos becomes a regular scoring option for Feyenoord as a teenager, displaying promise during a difficult domestic campaign for the Rotterdam club.
International Caps
Breaks through on goal against Spain in the 2010 World Cup final but is denied by goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
International Caps
Scores the winning goal against Brazil in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final as the Netherlands reach the semi-finals.
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