'I’m glad our manager grabbed hold of me, because I wanted to attack Howard Webb.'
Ex-Netherlands man reveals he ‘wanted to attack’ referee Howard Webb in 2010 World Cup finalFormer Netherlands defender Johnny Heitinga “wanted to attack” Howard Webb after he sent him off in the 2010 World Cup final.He made 87 appearances for his country and was dismissed in extra-time of the Netherlands’ final defeat to Spain.English referee Webb had a tough game and was greeted with a chorus of boos when he went to receive his medal at the end of the game.
Combative midfielder De Jong went studs first straight into Xabi Alonso’s chest in what looked like a finishing move in WWE.With four minutes left, Andres Iniesta scored the only goal to hand Spain their first World Cup trophy. “I’ve spoken with Howard Webb, who refereed that final in 2010, on a number of occasions,” the former Netherlands international told Ladbrokes.“Also, from our side, we were not ourselves; we were nervous. It was difficult for everyone, but especially Howard and the linesmen; nowadays it’s much easier with VAR.
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