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For Roy (27), this Netherlands-Sweden match is extra special. He’s temporarily the boss in Houston: ‘Preferably no knee slides when celebrating’

For Roy (27), this Netherlands-Sweden match is extra special. He’s temporarily the boss in Houston: ‘Preferably no knee slides when celebrating’

Roy van Dijk, a 27-year-old Dutchman, is managing the pitch in Houston for the Netherlands vs. Sweden football match. While he hopes for a Dutch victory, his primary focus is ensuring a high-quality and safe playing surface for the 70,000 spectators.

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