‘World Cup expert’ Mathieu van der Poel harbors hope for the Dutch national team without blinking: ‘That is a bit of a shame’

When the name Mathieu van der Poel echoed through the speakers, the packed market square in Sondrio clapped their hands for him. Everyone wanted something from the 31-year-old star; from autographs to selfies. He was also asked for his views on the Dutch national team at the Football World Cup. “They didn’t start that well, but…”

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