Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 2-0 victory over Austria in the 2026 World Cup, scoring twice despite missing a penalty earlier in the match. With his first goal, Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 17 career goals.
The Public Prosecutor has demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 59-year-old man for a rape committed in Bodegraven in 1990. The case involving the then 14-year-old victim was brought to trial in The Hague over three decades after the incident occurred.
Several parents at a primary school in Zoetermeer had previously raised concerns about the behavior of janitor Oskar van der V. before his arrest as a sexual offense suspect. The 58-year-old had been working at the school since December 2019.
England manager Thomas Tuchel's recent squad selection for the national team has sparked controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Despite criticism over his performance statistics, Noni Madueke secured a place in the 26-man roster.
Czech President Petr Pavel is taking legal action against the government after being excluded from the official delegation for the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey. He has filed a case with the Constitutional Court, arguing that the summit falls under his presidential authority.
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam appeared in a Haarlem court for allegedly sprinkling gasoline throughout his partner's home in Lijnden on March 11. While prosecutors claim he created a life-threatening situation and threatened the woman, the suspect denies the charges, claiming he was simply working on an outboard motor.