Ajax will begin its European campaign in the second qualifying round of the Conference League against the loser of the match between FK Vojvodina and Ferencváros. The Amsterdam club secured its spot after finishing fifth in the Eredivisie and winning a play-off series. The first match is scheduled for July 23.
Masies Artien reflects on missing the chance to play for Iraq against Norway in Boston, where he would have faced star striker Erling Haaland. Instead of competing, Artien is watching the match as a supporter on television.
The asphalting of the Stadspark roundabout in IJmuiden has been delayed after workers discovered that the road's underlying layers are in very poor condition. This discovery was made during the maintenance process, necessitating further repairs before work can proceed.
The first week of the World Cup has seen a significant decrease in players faking injuries due to a new rule change. This intervention has been hailed as a successful remedy for the long-standing issue of players exaggerating contact on the pitch.
GP Rob Elens testified before a parliamentary inquiry committee, stating that media reports portraying him as a 'quack' for prescribing off-label COVID-19 treatments had a severe impact on his personal life. He also characterized the regulatory actions and warnings from the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate as intimidating.
Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen emphasized that restoring nature through better water management in the Peel region is more critical than addressing nitrogen levels. A new regional agreement was signed on Wednesday to facilitate nature recovery and allow for the resumption of permit issuance.