Dutch doubt over Depay for World Cup warm-up matches
March 23 : Netherlands forward Memphis Depay is unlikely to feature in their World Cup warm-up matches against Norway and Ecuador this week, coach Ronald Koeman said on Monday.
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Ben White back in England squad for first time since 2022 World Cup departure
Arsenal defender Ben White has received his first England call-up since the 2022 World Cup after being added to Thomas Tuchel’s squad.
Arsenal's Eze out of England friendlies due to calf injury
March 23 : Arsenal's Eberechi Eze will miss England's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan due to a calf injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Sunday, after the attacking midfielder sat out their 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the League Cup final.
Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey goes for record $1.5M at auction - ESPN
The jersey two-way star Shohei Ohtani wore during Japan's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night — the most ever paid for an Ohtani jersey at auction.
Former All Blacks assistant McLeod named Wallabies defence coach
MELBOURNE, March 23 : Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod has been named Wallabies defence coach under incoming boss Les Kiss, Rugby Australia said on Monday.
Ollie Watkins responds to England snub with goal as Aston Villa beat West Ham
Ollie Watkins fired the perfect response to his England snub by helping Aston Villa to a 2-0 win over West Ham.
Japan edge hosts Australia 1-0 to win women's Asian Cup
SYDNEY: Maika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third women's Asian Cup title on Saturday (Mar 21) in front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.
Japan coach hails Nadeshiko character, Hamano after Asian Cup triumph
SYDNEY, March 22 : Japan steamrollered their way through five matches to get to the Women's Asian Cup final but, according to coach Nils Nielsen, were forced to show their adaptability and character to get past Australia and seal the title on Saturday.