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Mathieu van der Poel leads the Dutch team with a 'good balance' to the World Championship in Montreal, where his team has developed various strategies thanks to their diverse riders. (translated)

Van der Poel als kopman van ploeg met ‘goede balans’ naar WK: ‘Dat geeft ons verschillende mogelijkheden’

Lionel Messi announced his farewell as an Argentine international on August 31, 2026, after 21 years, with an emotional handwritten letter that has plunged the country into deep mourning, expressing his gratitude for the support and love of his fans. (translated)

Argentinië huilt om Lionel Messi, en dat had hij nooit kunnen denken

Lionel Messi has touched Argentina with a handwritten farewell letter in which he announces his retirement after 21 years as an international, expressing his gratitude for the support of his compatriots and the losses in his personal life. (translated)

Argentinië huilt om afscheid Lionel Messi, en dat had hij nooit kunnen denken

Xavi Hernández, the new national team coach of the Netherlands, faces the challenge of revitalizing the game of the Dutch national team by adding speed, dynamism, and unpredictability, and must succeed where his predecessor Ronald Koeman failed. (translated)

Hier moet Xavi in het spel van Oranje mee aan de slag

Donald Trump has expressed his support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is under pressure from European and other football associations, and warns that his departure could jeopardize the future growth and profitability of the World Cup. (translated)

Trump neemt het op voor Infantino: ‘Als hij weg is bij de FIFA, wordt het WK nooit meer zo succesvol of winstgevend!’

According to a leaked police report, Lionel Messi was the target of several terror threats during the World Cup, including a suicide attack, in which a man stated he wanted to blow up Messi with bombs at the Atlanta stadium, and Cristiano Ronaldo was also threatened. (translated)

Politierapport onthult terreurdreigingen tegen Lionel Messi tijdens WK: ‘Ik blaas hem op met vier bommen’

A leaked police report reveals that Lionel Messi was the target of serious threats, including a suicide attack, during the World Cup, and Cristiano Ronaldo was also threatened multiple times, resulting in increased security for players and referees. (translated)

Politierapport onthult bedreigingen tegen Lionel Messi tijdens WK: ‘Ik blaas hem op met vier bommen’

The KNVB maintains its opposition to Gianni Infantino's continued presidency as FIFA president, despite FIFA's apologies for the withdrawn World Cup commercialization plan, stating that a 'fundamental breach of trust' has occurred. (translated)

KNVB blijft tegen Infantino na brief van FIFA: ‘Ons eerder ingenomen standpunt verandert niet’

Fifa has promised to pay 1 million dollars per US host city for the organization of World Cup matches, but these amounts have not yet been transferred, leading to complaints from the host cities and further problems for Fifa president Gianni Infantino. (translated)

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, is under pressure after withdrawing his controversial plan to sell World Cup rights and is being criticized by, among others, Luis Figo, while he offers Morocco the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for support in his reelection. (translated)

Real Madrid-icoon haalt uit naar Infantino, Britse krant: ‘FIFA-baas biedt Marokko WK-finale aan in ruil voor steun’

After withdrawing his controversial World Cup investment plan, several countries, including Wales, Sweden, and Serbia, have revoked their confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, while FIFA denies that Infantino has sought support from Donald Trump. (translated)

Meerdere landen trekken steun aan Gianni Infantino in, FIFA ontkent belletje naar Donald Trump

Gianni Infantino sees his position as FIFA president shaky after the fierce criticism of his failed plan to sell the World Cups to private investors, which led to threats of boycotts from key soccer players and federations like UEFA and CONCACAF. (translated)

Infantino ziet zijn imperium in 80 uur wankelen: mislukt project brengt FIFA-baas aan rand van zelf gecreëerde afgrond

Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, is under pressure after a controversial plan to partially sell the World Cup to private investors, leading to significant criticism and a possible threat to his re-election in 2027. (translated)

Hoe de solistische Gianni Infantino met FIFA-geld zijn eigen graf lijkt te hebben gegraven

Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president is under pressure after retracting a controversial plan to sell the World Cup to investors, which led to a loss of support within his organization and criticism from, among others, UEFA and the KNVB. (translated)

De positie van Gianni Infantino wankelt na het ingetrokken WK-plan en kritiek uit eigen gelederen