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2020 in Netherlands

Explore 7 historical events and records for Netherlands in 2020.

Historical records for Netherlands in 2020

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March

COVID-19

Rutte, Mark ยท The Hague ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

Announces national measures to slow COVID-19 transmission.

August

Eurpopa League Winner

de Jong, Luuk ยท Cologne ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Headed two first-half goals to keep Sevilla ahead in an eventful final.

Other events (month unknown)

Barcelona Manager Appointment

Koeman, Ronald ยท Barcelona ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Returns to Barcelona as first-team manager after previously starring for the club as a defender.

Berghuis Feyenoord League Leading Scorer

Berghuis, Steven ยท Rotterdam ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Steven Berghuis finishes joint top of the Eredivisie scoring standings in the curtailed 2019โ€“20 season, becoming Feyenoord's main source of goals and chances.

Debut Season Serie A Title

de Ligt, Matthijs ยท Turin ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Wins the 2019-20 Serie A title in his first Juventus season after gradually adapting to the league's defensive demands following his move from Ajax.

Premier League Championship

van Dijk, Virgil ยท Liverpool ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Virgil van Dijk wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and marshals the defence and maintains a commanding presence across the league campaign.

Premier League Championship

Wijnaldum, Georginio ยท Liverpool ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Georginio Wijnaldum wins the 2019/20 Premier League championship with Liverpool and retains possession under pressure and anchors Liverpool's hardworking midfield.

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