Title: The Netherlands’ Unfulfilled Promise: What Went Wrong After the 2014 World Cup? The Netherlands’ squad that took the 2014 World Cup by storm, advancing to the semi-finals before falling to Argentina, was expected to be the dawn of a new era for the Oranje. With a young and talented core, including stars like Robin…
BBC This has been one of the most eventful years since I began covering global security for the BBC in the aftermath of the 11 September attacks in 2001. The sudden toppling of Syria’s President Assad, North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. British and US missiles sent to Ukraine and fired at Russia, Iranian missiles…
Odisha, India – Ajay Rout is an Indigenous farmer in a remote village in a southern district of India’s Odisha state. The village is surrounded by forest and hills with the nearest market 10km (6.2 miles) away. The 34-year-old grows sweetcorn and vegetables on his 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres) for both his family to eat and…
December 20 -A senior Swiss lawyer who for nine years has sat on various Swedish FA committees and is currently chair of its appeals committee, has resigned from the federation over its failure to protest the award of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. Kerstin Elserth told Fotsbalkanallen that she is leaving the Swedish…
Title: A Legacy of Pride: The Netherlands’ Footballing Heritage and the Players Who Shaped It The Netherlands, a small country with a population of approximately 17 million, has produced some of the most talented and iconic football players in the world. With a rich history of producing world-class players, the Dutch national team has consistently…
Rangers captain James Tavernier has been ruled out of Thursday’s Old Firm derby with an injury that will keep him on the sidelines for “a few weeks”. Tavernier will miss the visit of Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic after scan results showed “clear damage” picked up during Rangers’ 2-2 draw with Motherwell. The right-back has created…
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year address, Ivory Coast’s President, Alassane Ouattara, said the move was a reflection of the modernisation of the country’s armed forces. Separately, Senegal, which last month…
Meeting comes as new authorities seek to reassure minorities of their safety in post-Assad Syria. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met senior Christian clerics on Tuesday, amid calls for the head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to guarantee minority rights after seizing power earlier this month. “The leader of the new Syrian administration, Ahmed…
Dutch Dynamism: Netherlands Squad Named for Euro 2024 Qualifiers The Netherlands national team has announced its squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Oranje, as the team is affectionately known, has been building momentum under the guidance of head coach Louis van Gaal, and this latest selection only adds…
A Rolex stolen from John Wick star Keanu Reeves has been found in Chile, according to police in the South American country. The watch, which is believed to have been taken from the Hollywood actor in Los Angeles in December 2023, was discovered after an arrest linked to crimes in the nation’s capital Santiago. Pictures…
