Virgil van Dijk: Abandoning rainbow-coloured armband not a 'backbone' issue
Virgil van Dijk has hit back at claims the Netherlands and other countries have been spineless in the anti-discrimination armband controversy.
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World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 3
The Word Cup moved up a notch on Day 2 as the three games produced 12 goals, eight of those coming in England's 6-2 win over Iran.
RTÉ Soccer World Cup Podcast: England win but Iran make statement
Mikey Stafford is joined by John Brewin and Conor Neville to look back on an eventful second day of the 2022 World Cup and look ahead to Day 3.
Netherlands leave it late to subdue Senegal
The Netherlands seized the advantage in World Cup Group A as goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen sealed a 2-0 win over African champions Senegal.
Welsh giddiness an antidote to World Cup apathy
While the Qatar World Cup may be provoking startling apathy elsewhere, the Welsh football fraternity can be forgiven their giddiness as they prepare for their first appearance on the game's biggest stage in 64 years.
Denmark bolstered by revitalised Christian Eriksen
Denmark will be spurred on by the presence of their "heartbeat" Christian Eriksen when they play their opening World Cup match against Tunisia on Tuesday.
World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 2
After a disappointing opening game between hosts Qatar and Ecuador that never really got going, today's fixtures promise a much more tempting offering.
Max Verstappen signs off with record-extending win in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix F1 finale
ABU DHABI: Double world champion Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year in Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc secured second in the overall standings. The Dutchman, who wrapped up the title last month in Japan with four races to spare, was unchallenged as he led from pole position to chequered flag. He crossed the line 8.7 seconds ahead of Leclerc, who having made just one stop, held on to second ahead of Verstappen’s two-stopping team mate Sergio Perez to edge him in their battle for second.