Has football lost its soul? From Pele’s “Joga Bonito” to billion-dollar World Cups, the game has changed.
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Dutch PM Rob Jetten unveiled a Moluccan memorial commemorating decades of mistreatment endured by the Moluccan community
France and UK declare record-breaking temperatures as WHO says Europe heatwave putting people’s ‘health at risk’.
The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.
Behind the mounting evidence of crimes against Palestinians are the lawyers braving harassment and violence.
A court case, a Eurovision boycott and Gaza polling prompt Dutch debate over Palestine and Israel ties.
The sentence is the latest in a series of European cases against Syrians since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in 2024.
Asia’s most successful side, Japan, twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Netherlands in Group F opener.
Local police say an investigation is under way over the possible theft of equipment which was arriving in Kansas City.
Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as ‘terrorists’ over Elbit factory raid in 2024.
