Fit De Jong offers an extra dimension to the Dutch
June 1 : For the Netherlands, doing without talismanic midfielder Frenkie de Jong has become a regular occurrence over the last two years, but they are always a better team with him in the lineup.
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Scotland aim to end first-round World Cup hoodoo
June 1 : Scotland and their raucous Tartan Army of fans head to their first World Cup since 1998 determined to reach the knockout phase of a major tournament for the first time after glorious but heartbreaking near-misses in the past.
Curacao's Dutch connection suggests they should not be underestimated
June 1 : Curacao will be the smallest country to compete at the World Cup but all their squad hail from the Netherlands, whose national team have a proud history at the tournament, meaning they must not be underestimated.
Slot pens Liverpool farewell, proud to have helped write important chapter in club history
June 1 : Arne Slot bid farewell to Liverpool on Monday, saying he was proud to have led them to a 20th league title and was leaving the club where they belong: among Europe's elite.
New Zealand midfield duo battling injury ahead of World Cup
June 1 : New Zealand midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell will head into the World Cup short of match practice while nursing leg injuries.
Manchester City thrash Brighton 4-0 to win women's FA Cup
May 31 : Manchester City hammered Brighton & Hove Albion to win the Women's FA Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, securing the trophy for the first time since 2020 and completing a domestic double in the process.
Bentaleb back for Algeria as World Cup squad named
ALGIERS, May 31 : Algeria handed a recall to midfielder Nabil Bentaleb and included him in their squad for the World Cup as coach Vladimir Petkovic on Sunday unveiled his selection for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Japan defeat Iceland in World Cup send-off through late Ogawa header
May 31 : Japan eked out a late 1-0 win over Iceland in Tokyo on Sunday through Koki Ogawa's 87th-minute header as Hajime Moriyasu's side closed out their home-based preparations for the World Cup with a barely deserved victory.