SLIEDRECHT, Netherlands – Local hospitality businesses in Sliedrecht, Netherlands, hoping to extend their opening hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need to seek permission from the Sliedrecht municipality. The upcoming tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, presents a unique challenge for European venues, as many matches will be played during … Read more
Tomiyasu’s Future at Ajax Uncertain Amid Potential Return to Arsenal Amsterdam – The short but impactful stint of Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu at Ajax may be coming to an conclude sooner than anticipated. Despite quickly impressing the Ajax faithful with his performances at left-back, sources indicate the 25-year-old defender is likely to return to his … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel ended his cyclocross winter in the most prestigious way: with an eighth world title, making him the sole record holder. In addition, several other records were broken, but what exactly did this fantastic winter bring in? READ ALSO: King Willem-Alexander has a striking message for Belgian cross fans A nest egg … Read more
Kevin De Bruyne is struggling with a nasty hamstring injury and the midfielder is working hard on his rehabilitation. In recent seasons, the 34-year-old Red Devil has suffered from ailments more often. Ominous news is blowing in from Italy. De Bruyne was brought in by Napoli with much fanfare and he immediately made a big … Read more
Unfortunately, he himself will no longer be present at the World Championships next Sunday, at least not on the bike. Eli Iserbyt was forced to stop racing for known reasons, but he obviously continues to love the sport. Iserbyt does have a warning in store for Sunday. READ ALSO: Eli Iserbyt fears for Belgian World … Read more
With the Maasmechelen-Hoogerheide duo we won the final round of the World Cup last weekend, so the cyclo-cross season is coming to an end. The World Cup will follow next Sunday, but this world championship apparently did not come at the right time for Thibau Nys. READ ALSO: Coach Nys responds to harsh words and … Read more
A week before the World Cup, Mathieu van der Poel has once again made it clear who calls the shots on the field. In Hoogerheide, the world champion left no doubt about his level of form. What was supposed to be his twelfth and penultimate cross of the season turned out to be a new … Read more
Yesterday there was a quite special world championship in Groningen: the Underwater Chess World Championship. 42 people from different countries participated, including children. Participants competed for victory at the bottom of a swimming pool. The pawns are attached to the board with magnets. This way they don’t float up. Hold your breath The participants had … Read more
The thriller in Namur made people dream of an exciting cross-winter, but Bart Wellens quickly dashed those hopes. The former cyclo-cross world champion sees a bleak future for Wout van Aert and expects Mathieu van der Poel to call the shots again in the coming weeks. READ ALSO: Zonneveld surprises with statement about Van Der … Read more
Every week, acquaintances with red-yellow roots share their vision of Go Ahead Eagles and everything surrounding it. It is Edwin Lugt’s turn for the last time in 2025 and he watches the upcoming World Cup from a sunny Sydney. Gianni Infantino: FIFA’s sun king without a moral compass Next year’s World Cup will be a … Read more