Dutch first choice goalkeeper Verbruggen out of World Cup qualifiers
AMSTERDAM :Uncapped goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen was included in the Netherlands squad on Monday as first choice Bart Verbruggen dropped out of World Cup qualifiers next month.
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Semenyo double ensures strong finish for Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH, England : Bournemouth secured ninth place in the Premier League, matching their previous best campaign, as Antoine Semenyo grabbed a double for a 2-0 home win over already relegated Leicester City on Sunday.
England openers made brisk start against Zimbabwe
NOTTINGHAM, England :England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett put together a dominant unbeaten partnership as the home side quickly moved to 130 runs without loss on the opening morning of the one-off test against Zimbabwe on Thursday.
Zimbabwe win toss, put England into bat in one-off test
NOTTINGHAM, England : Zimbabwe won the toss and put hosts England into bat on the opening day of the four-day test at a Trent Bridge on Thursday, with visiting captain Craig Ervine having no hesitation in deciding to bowl under cloudy skies.
West Ham's Wan-Bissaka called up to play for DR Congo
West Ham United's English-born right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been named in a 26-man squad by Democratic Republic of Congo for friendlies in June, setting him up for a possible trip to the next Africa Cup of Nations and potentially the 2026 World Cup.
Paqueta in tears of frustration after caution in West Ham clash
LONDON :West Ham United’s Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta burst into tears of frustration after being cautioned during his side’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday, manager Graham Potter said.
Veteran forward Fourie wins contract extension
CAPE TOWN :Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie has been given a one-year contract extension with the Stormers, despite an injury that has brought a premature end to his season, the South African franchise announced on Wednesday.
Unwell Timber out of Dutch squad as Maatsen comes in
AMSTERDAM : Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber missed his country's 2-2 draw with Spain in Thursday’s Nations League quarter-final first leg in Rotterdam through illness and will not recover in time for the return, the Dutch FA said on Friday.