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Veteran Dutch manager Dick Advocaat has made a surprise return as head coach of Curacao national football team just one month before the country's historic World Cup debut. Advocaat stepped down from the role in February after guiding Curacao to their first-ever World Cup qualification last November, citing concerns over his daughter's health. However, following improvements in her condition, reports in the Netherlands suggested the 78-year-old was open to returning, and Curacao Football Federation president Gilbert Martina confirmed the appointment on Tuesday.

Working alongside the World Anti-Doping Agency, evidence was uncovered of urine swapping and advance warning of drug tests being given to players. No firm proof was uncovered of attempts to mask the use of performance-enhancing substances but World Rugby did find evidence that urine sample substitutions had taken place to conceal non-performance-enhancing substances such as cannabis and tramadol.

Jorge Martin charged from seventh on the grid to win the French Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first MotoGP victory in 588 days, while moving within striking distance of his Aprilia teammate Marco Bezzecchi in the championship battle. The Spaniard, who endured a forgettable 2025 season plagued by crashes and injuries, overtook race leader Bezzecchi with three laps remaining to secure his first win since winning the 2024 title.

Udinese have called on Italian football authorities to act after their English striker Keinan Davis said he was subjected to racist abuse in Saturday's 2-0 Serie A win at Cagliari. The incident was alleged to have happened in the closing stages of the match when the 28-year-old was involved in a physical confrontation with several players from the opposition.

“I would never say no to the national team if they need me, especially with a World Cup coming up,” Suarez told reporters as quoted by Spain's EFE news agency. “At the time, I stepped aside to make way for the younger generation. I said something I shouldn't have said. I have already apologised to those I needed to apologise to.”

Juventus head a number of Italian clubs interested in signing Netherlands and Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 27, who joined from AC Milan for 46.3m last summer.

Al Qadsiah struck first with Mohammed Abu Al Shamat scoring from close range after a dangerous delivery caused problems inside the six-yard box, showcasing their early dominance.

In this part of Calabria, explained Montesanti, fishermen still scratch a cross-hatched pattern with their nails on the cheeks of the swordfish they catch. They do this to free the souls of Achilles's loyal warriors, the Myrmidons, who metamorphosed into these sleek, powerful silver-blue fish after the death of their commander.

Among the players who have not started from the beginning in PSG-Bayern of the Champions League, there is Kim that many Italian teams would like. Inter had thought of it, Juventus took care of it, we will see if it will be the right opportunity in a few months to bring Kim back to Italy.

Scott McTominay's overhead kick for Scotland against Denmark has been immortalized in a mural on the side of a Glasgow building, highlighting its significance in securing a World Cup spot.

Luca Zidane is doubtful for the World Cup after suffering a jaw and chin fracture while playing for his club Granada in Spain's second-tier football league.

The Riviera del Conero is the Marche's most precious jewel, in a region still largely unchanged by mass tourism. You'll rarely hear any language other than Italian as it's all locals and other Italians on their summer holidays.