Ajax will not be able to call on Branco van den Boomen at the start of the new season. The midfielder underwent back surgery on Tuesday and is expected to need four months to recover. Van den Boomen has been struggling with persistent back problems since the end of January. He made his return two […]
Russian teams, including the ice hockey team, remain excluded from participation in next year’s Winter Olympics in Milan, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday. The IOC is responding to reports from Russia that officials from that country had held talks with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) about participation in the Winter Olympics.
Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog! Here we will keep you informed of the latest news on the transfer market, reporting both rumors and definitive transfers. Transfer El Azzouzi Canceled at the Last Moment A significant setback for PEC Zwolle player Anouar El Azzouzi. After a good season in the Eredivisie, the 23-year-old
The 124th edition of Roland Garros started on Sunday. Due to Botic van de Zandschulp’s defeat, there are still four Dutch players participating in the Grand Slam tournament in Paris. See the schedule and results here. Schedule First RoundTuesday, May 27th1:10 PM: Jesper de Jong (ATP-87) – Francesco Passaro (ATP-149)1:35 PM: Suzan Lamens (WTA-67) –
Carlo Ancelotti has announced his first squad as the head coach of Brazil. The Italian, who came from Real Madrid, passes by Feyenoorder Igor Paixão, while he brings back the revived Antony to the national team. Paixão was still in Brazil’s pre-selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Ancelotti is also leaving Neymar at
Arnold Bruggink is stepping down after just over two years as technical director at FC Twente. The former player of the club says that the position does not fully suit him, causing him physical complaints. ‘Old acquaintance’ Jan Streuer will succeed him. “This job continues 24 hours a day and never stops,” says Bruggink on
FC Utrecht is already very active in signing new players, while the transfer period officially has yet to begin. The club has secured defender Derry Murkin as the fourth reinforcement for the new season. The 25-year-old Murkin arrives from Schalke 04, which plays in the second tier of Germany. Reportedly, FC Utrecht is paying over
Michael Reiziger has explained why he did not include Mexx Meerdink in the final selection of Jong Oranje for the European Championship. The national coach does not deny that a previous cancellation by the AZ striker plays a role in his decision. Meerdink was called up to Jong Oranje in November, but then canceled due
Arantxa Rus had a special preparation for her first round at Roland Garros on Monday. A few hours before her match, she completed her last training session with Carlos Alcaraz’s older brother. For a moment, it seems as if Rus is warming up against Carlos Alcaraz a few hours before her first-round match. “He does
Tallon Griekspoor reached the second round at Roland Garros on Monday. After a mediocre start, the best Dutch tennis player fought his way to a victory over Marcos Giron in four sets: 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, and 5-7. The 28-year-old Griekspoor had a mediocre start on court 8, which was packed with Dutch tennis fans around