Anouk Dekker is ending her career after two decades of professional football. The 38-year-old defender was part of the Dutch national team that became European champions in their own country in 2017. Dekker played an important role eight years ago in Oranje’s European title. The 87-time international played all matches at the European Championship under […]
Mathieu van der Poel sustained a small fracture in his wrist during his return to mountain biking on Sunday. It is not yet known what the injury means for his participation in the Tour de France. Van der Poel has a scaphoid fracture. This is a fracture of one of the carpal bones in the
Isaac del Toro is the leader of UAE Team Emirates in the challenging final week of the Giro d’Italia. The team management made it clear on Monday that the pink jersey wearer will receive all support. Juan Ayuso started the Giro d’Italia over two weeks ago as the main contender for UAE Team Emirates. The
Kenneth Taylor and Ian Maatsen were included in the Jong Oranje squad on Monday for the European Championship under 21 next month in Slovakia. Mexx Meerdink and Wouter Goes have been left out of the selection by national coach Michael Reiziger, while Emanuel Emegha is missing due to an injury. Taylor and Maatsen played with
Isco returns to the Spanish national team after an absence of six years. The 33-year-old midfielder from Real Betis has been called up by national coach Luis de la Fuente for the Nations League final tournament. Spain will face France in the semi-finals on June 5. The other semi-final will be between Portugal and Germany.
Femke Bol is happy that she ran a fast time right away in her first race of the season on Sunday. The reigning world champion in the 400-meter hurdles has adjusted her race plan, and it seems to be working out well so far. “I’m satisfied with this start. The execution was pretty good for
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek had a good start to Roland Garros on Monday. The two titleholders, who were still together at Rafael Nadal’s farewell on Sunday, survived the first round without losing a set. Alcaraz was too strong for the Italian lucky loser Giulio Zeppieri on Court Suzanne Lenglen with 6-3, 6-4 and 6-2.
Captain Bruno Martins Indi leaves AZ after five seasons on a free transfer. The 33-year-old defender looks back on his time with the number five of the Eredivisie with a good feeling. Martins Indi played for AZ from 2020, who initially rented him from Stoke City and then took him over permanently. He previously played
Michael Reiziger will remain the head coach of Jong Oranje (Young Oranje) for the coming years. The coach of the Dutch national youth team has extended his contract with the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) on Monday until mid-2027. Reportedly, Reiziger was one of the candidates for the head coaching position at Ajax. The 52-year-old
Mountain biker David Valero is angry with Mathieu van der Poel after their joint crash at Sunday’s World Cup race in Nové Mesto, Czech Republic. The Spaniard accuses his colleague of a lack of respect. Van der Poel and Valero crashed in the opening phase when the Dutchman wanted to overtake his competitor. A little