He has tattoos all over his chest, and when he plays you can see the tribal art on his neck. Nigel de Jong looks menacing on the field for AC Milan, with a short goatee and a shaved head ...

Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong was suspended for three games by Major League Soccer's disciplinary committee Friday for a dangerous tackle in last Sunday's draw with Portland at the StubHub Center.

On Monday Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Nigel de Jong was shown red after a horror tackle on Vancouver Whitecaps' Blas Pérez. The tackle is hard to watch: Studs up, aimed high on Perez's plant foot.

D.C. United is deep in discussions about acquiring Nigel de Jong, a two-time Dutch World Cup midfielder with an impressive portfolio but an infamous reputation. De Jong, 32, is reportedly on his ...

CARSON, CA - APRIL 10: Nigel de Jong #34 of Los Angeles Galaxyduring Los Angeles Galaxy's MLS match against Portland Timbers at the StubHub Center on April 10, 2016 in Carson, California.

This week saw the departure of Dutch international Nigel de Jong from Los Angeles Galaxy after he left the team to join Galatasaray. It wouldn't be surprising if non-Galaxy players rejoiced over ...

De Jong is known for eating up space and providing a physical presence in central midfield. And if the Galaxy are going to be successful in 2016, he will likely have to bring that attitude to Carson.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Netherlands midfielder Nigel de Jong's World Cup appears to be over after tests confirmed he has a tear in his groin muscle and will be sidelined for 2-to-4 weeks.