The ladies’ European Championship kick-off time, TV channel and livestream for the group C match
The Dutch manager Mark Parsons believes that this year’s European Championship will be the biggest tournament in the history of women’s football.
The Englishman has taken over the reins after Sarina Wiegman moved to the Lionesses and is looking forward to a showcase that can serve as a catalyst for the game across Europe.
“This will be the biggest women’s soccer tournament, the biggest women’s soccer showcase,” he said.
“It is growing so fast, but it is also in a country that has invested so much money in women’s football.
Not just money, in all areas. For example, media, broadcasts and now it is on TV more often in women’s football you have ex-players from men’s football, which I think is huge.
“Of course we are thinking about the growth of women’s football so this can help the future. I have my eyes on the prize, I think the quality of this tournament will be the highest we have seen.
“I think we will enjoy the most, the best of women’s football now. I think as a result, as a by-product, we will see it explode.”
The Netherlands open their account on Saturday when they take on the world’s number 2 ranked Sweden on Bramall Lane in Group C.
How to watch the Netherlands vs Sweden in the UK
- Date: Saturday 9 July
- Kick-off: 20.00 BST
- TV: BBC One, the broadcast starts at 7.20 pm
- Live broadcast: BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website
And Parsons believes that the law should be prepared for the Dutch to be able to take advantage of them.
“We have many different weapons and you will see a team trying to take advantage of the space that the opponent provides,” he added.
“Everyone has a choice when it comes to defending, they will stop you in certain areas which means it opens up. We can read what the opponent will do to stop us and we are ready to take advantage of others.”
Both sides are challengers to win the European Championships with their respective strong records in the international game.
They met in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup, where the Netherlands won before finishing second.
Parsons added: “I think everyone in women’s football wants to see these two teams play against each other and there is a lot of history.”