Jesse Marsch discusses Canada's success at Copa América, future of USMNT: 'I'm glad I'm here'
There are rude welcomes, and then there is the fixture list Jesse Marsch walked into when he became coach of the Canada men's national team in March.
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Dutch Premier League connection adds spice to England semi-final
WOLFSBURG, Germany : A strong Premier League influence on both sides could ensure an exciting game when England take on the Netherlands in the European Championship semi-finals, Dutch defender Micky van de Ven said on Monday.
Manchester United have done the right thing with Erik ten Hag's contract
An agent who has dealt with Manchester United messaged earlier this week: "Everything must change for everything to remain the same."
It's a good time to be English, says Lionesses manager Wiegman
MANCHESTER, England : Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman's allegiances may have been torn during England's 2-1 win over her native Netherlands in the men's Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday but she said it is a great time for English football.
"I am not going home tonight" - Incredible scenes in the AO Arena as England make it to Euros final
Football fans were in heaven at the AO Arena after England booked their place in the finals of the Euros. Thousands gathered in the UK's biggest fanzone as the Three Lions faced the Netherlands in the Borussia Dortmund Stadium.
IOC played no part in Dutch decision to select convicted rapist
BERLIN : The Olympics ruling body said it had no role in Dutch volleyball's decision to pick a convicted rapist for the Paris Games, a selection criticised by an advocacy group for women in sport.
PV Sindhu Heartbroken As Chinese Badminton Player, Aged 17, Dies On Court
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday, mourning him as "outstanding" and "talented". Zhang Zhijie was suddenly taken ill during a match late Sunday against Japan's Kazuma Kawano at the Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta. The score was 11-11 in the first game when Zhang fell to the floor. He received treatment at the venue and was taken to hospital by ambulance, but passed away after efforts to resuscitate him failed.
Netherlands Mount Euros Comeback Against Turkey To Set Up England semifinal
The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo after 76 minutes to hand the Dutch victory. The build-up to the quarter-final clash in Berlin was overshadowed by a diplomatic row between Turkey and Germany after their last-16 hero Merih Demiral was banned for two matches for making a controversial salute. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the match at the Olympiastadion as a result, along with tens of thousands of fans who greeted every sustained Dutch period of possession with a barrage of whistles.