Two men detained over Michael Schumacher family blackmail claims
Two men who allegedly tried blackmailing the family of Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher were detained earlier this month, German prosecutors have said.
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Dutch skipper Van Dijk understands criticism of his team at Euro 2024
WOLFSBURG, Germany : Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk said he understands the criticism of his team at the European Championship and agreed with some of the sentiments despite the Dutch picking up four points out of a possible six in Group D.
Netherlands Eyeing Top Spot In Euro 2024 Group Ahead Of France
The Netherlands are hoping to pinch top spot in Group D at Euro 2024 ahead of France but on Tuesday face a confident Austria side who may need a positive result to reach the last 16. Dutch coach Ronald Koeman said his side "weren't up to scratch" in a goalless draw with France last time out which all but secured a place in the knockout phase. A victory against Austria would wrap up top spot in the group, though, provided France do not win by a bigger margin in their simultaneous final game against Poland.
Trials over, US switch focus to Australian showdown in Paris
Katie Ledecky and a powerhouse American swim team will turn their attention to another Summer Games showdown with arch-rivals Australia after the U.S. Olympic trials concluded in Indianapolis on Sunday.
FOX Sports to air UEFA Women's European Championship in 2025
The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship will be broadcast by FOX Sports, it was announced on Sunday.
Coach Murat Yakin Praises 'Immense' Switzerland After Germany Draw
Switzerland coach Murat Yakin praised his side's performance despite conceding a last-gasp Niclas Fuellkrug equaliser in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Euro 2024 hosts Germany in Frankfurt. Switzerland were on track to win Group A, having opened the scoring after 28 minutes when Dan Ndoye finished off a counter attack. Despite Germany pushing players forward and making a series of attacking changes, the Swiss held the hosts at bay until Fuellkrug's stoppage-time header levelled the scores. "Firstly I need to pay a big compliment to the team. It was a tactical game, you could see how much we ran and how much we fought. We could annoy the opponent with our counters.
France take experimental squad for tests in Argentina
PARIS : France on Sunday named 22 uncapped players in a largely experimental squad of 42 for their tour of Argentina and Uruguay, but must do without players from the two Top 14 finalists.
Pinch-hitter Weghorst wants role in Dutch starting lineup
WOLFSBURG, Germany : Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst is still hoping to make it into the starting lineup at the European Championship even if he has developed a reputation as the team’s pinch-hitter, he said on Sunday.