New York, July 18 (IANS) Mauricio Pochettino says he expects to decide his future as USA football head coach next week, with the USMNT hoping to keep the Argentine in charge despite the team’s disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.The 54-year-old’s current contract expires after the tournament, but the federation has reportedly offered him a new four-year deal that would keep him at the helm until the end of the 2030 World Cup, according to the Daily Mail.Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena…
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Antwerp, July 18 (IANS) The Indian junior (U21) men’s hockey team concluded its highly competitive exposure tour of Belgium on Friday after a series of rigorous encounters against Europe’s top hockey nations, and the team’s new coach, Frederic Soyez, is happy with the progress made during the tour.Over the six-match tour, which spanned from July 5 to 18, 2026, the young Indian side showcased tactical depth and character, finishing the campaign on a high with a thrilling victory over the Neth…
New York, July 18 (IANS) European champions Spain have combined attacking quality with one of the strongest defensive displays in FIFA World Cup history to reach their first final since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010.Luis de la Fuente’s side will now face defending champions Argentina at MetLife Stadium on Monday , looking to add a second World Cup crown to their golden-era achievements.Spain’s journey has been built on balance. While Mikel Oyarzabal has emerged as the team’s leading…
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Salima Tete will lead India at the FIH Women’s World Cup 2026, as Hockey India announced the 20-member squad that chief coach Sjoerd Marijne has described as a well-balanced group. The showpiece tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the Netherlands and Belgium, is scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 August 2026.The squad, currently training at the national camp in Bengaluru, features a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young players, who impressed ever…
Zurich, July 16 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Switzerland, Mridul Kumar, on Thursday met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Zurich Airport during his return to New Delhi from a six-nation tour.”Amb Kumar warmly welcomed Hon’ble EAM S Jaishankar at Zurich Airport, Switzerland, during transit, on his return from a successful six-nation tour covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, the US and Belgium. Amb Kumar took this opportunity to brief Hon’ble EAM on the latest developments in…
Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) Chrissy Teigen, the wife of Grammy-winning musician John Legend, has given a peek into her European adventure with her family. She took to her Instagram recently, and shared what her summer in Europe looks like as she and Legend’s kids support him on tour.She posted a series of pictures and videos featuring the family’s time in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Belgium.She wrote in the caption, “Ghent / Montreux / Rotterdam. 800 year old castles, pancake cruises,…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Indian women’s hockey chief coach Sjoerd Marijne believes the squad is entering the most crucial phase of its preparation with renewed confidence and enthusiasm as it gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 to be played in Belgium and the Netherlands, saying the players are fully committed to improving ahead of two major tournaments later this year.With just a month remaining before the World Cup begins on August 15, the Indian women’s team is training at the Sports …
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Maros Sefcovic, EU Trade and Economic Security Commissioner, and reviewed the progress on the implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).The two leaders also “explored avenues to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, critical technologies and resilient supply chains,” Goyal posted on X.Goyal and Sefcovic in March this year met on the sidelines of the 14th Ministerial Conference (M…
Sunderland, July 15 (IANS) Belgium great Thomas Meunier has joined Premier League club Sunderland ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season. The 34-year-old defender has signed a two-year deal, having been a free agent following his departure from Lille.Meunier, with more than 550 senior club appearances and 83 international caps to his name, recently represented his country, Belgium, in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.Born in Sainte-Ode, Meunier came through the lower leagues in his homeland before …
Brussels, July 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his counterpart from Belgium, Maxime Prevot, on Wednesday reviewed bilateral cooperation, including in political, economic, investments, clean energy, defence, mobility and pharmaceutical domains. The two leaders focused on opportunities in ports, maritime, semiconductors and broader cooperation for supply chain de-risking. The discussions were held during the inaugural India Belgium Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on Wedne…