De Jong named Dutch football association technical director
AMSTERDAM : Former Netherlands international Nigel de Jong has been appointed as technical director of the country’s football association, the KNVB said on Wednesday.
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Virgil van Dijk hamstring woe adds to January blues for Reds
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is believed to be seeing a specialist after sustaining a hamstring injury against Brentford.
Darts-Smith beats Van Gerwen to claim first world title
LONDON : England's Michael Smith won his first PDC World Championship title by beating Dutch three-time champion Michael van Gerwen 7-4 in the final at Alexandra Palace on Tuesday.
Emery says World Cup winner Martinez ‘100 percent’ focused on Villa
Argentina’s goalkeeper #23 Emiliano Martinez celebrates after qualifying to the next round after defeating Netherlands in the penalty shoot-out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium, north of Doha, on December 9, 2022. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)
Inter in unknown territory ahead of Napoli clash, says Inzaghi
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi said there were concerns around how the team would perform after the seven-week break for the World Cup as they host Napoli in Serie A on Wednesday.
Dortmund's Haller back in training after cancer battle
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has returned to training after undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy to treat a testicular tumour that was discovered in July.
Champion Al-Attiyah wins Dakar second stage as Loeb struggles
Qatar's defending champion Nasser Al-Attiyah won the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia on Monday (Jan 2) to move his Toyota into second place overall behind three-times winner Carlos Sainz.
United defender Shaw 'fabulous' in unfamiliar role - Ten Hag
MANCHESTER : Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised Luke Shaw for how he has acquitted himself in the unfamiliar role of centre back and hinted he could continue to play him in the position when his side host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday.