Belgium have appointed former Netherlands captain Mark van Bommel as their new head coach on a contract running through Euro 2028. The 49-year-old succeeds Rudi Garcia, whose departure was confirmed after Belgium’s quarter-final exit to eventual world champions Spain at the 2026 World Cup. Van Bommel will officially take up the role on 15 August. … Read more
“He can do much more” – Marco van Basten says Liverpool superstar can still improve Former Netherlands forward Marco van Basten strongly believes Virgil van Dijk is capable of improving even better at defending than he is right now. Speaking to Ziggo Sport (via Rousing the Kop), Van Basten was quoted as saying: “He’s a … Read more
‘And it’s tough sometimes’ – Virgil van Dijk send strong message to Liverpool team-mates Liverpool Ace defender Virgil van Dijk is looking towards a quite busy April after securing a spot in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. Virgil van Dijk has urged and motivated his team-mates to enjoy their impressive run in to … Read more
Installation view: “The Chemical World of Su Xiaobai” at the Soranzo Van Axel Palace. Courtesy of Su Xiaobai Foundation. Photo © Marco Cappelletti / Marco Cappelletti Studio It may be the changing nature of Venice – the way the city itself manifests the cyclical rhythm of all things, suspended between decay and renewal – but … Read more
Manchester United interim boss gives the latest updates on Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek immediate future Interim boss Ralf Rangnick has asked Manchester United duo Dean Henderson and Donny van de Beek to stay at the club despite a lack of playtime at Old Trafford. Van de Beek, who was signed from Ajax for … Read more
Jeff Van Gundy, who hasn’t been an NBA head coach in nearly 20 years, is on one team’s radar to take over the top coaching job. Van Gundy, 64, is being sought for the Orlando Magic’s vacant job. According to a report released Tuesday from The Stein Line. Billy Donovan is also being considered for … Read more
Washington– A U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market, federal officials announced Thursday. The New York federal prosecutor’s office said Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of … Read more
Before Sunday, Wout van Aert’s professional cycling career looked most like a testament to the irresistible force of entropy. Before Sunday, the Belgian had never won either of the two biggest one-day races on the calendar, suffering untimely crashes and mechanicals, always seeming to get injured at the wrong time, and occasionally being a victim … Read more
Paris — A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s truck in eastern France since 2024, according to a local prosecutor. The child was taken to the hospital and his father was detained. Police were alerted by a neighbor to “child sounds” coming from a pickup truck on Monday in the … Read more
Liverpool would welcome the transfer of “fantastic option” as perfect replacement for Virgil van Dijk Liverpool legend John Barnes has made it clear he rates Ajax defender Jurrien Timber highly and would welcome him to Anfield as a long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The valued young Dutchman has recently made an impression in the … Read more