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Snapped on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and served up by North Korean sources, this photo shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (left center) and Kim Jong Un (right center) chatting on the crimson carpet upon Putin making a grand entrance at Pyongyang International Airport. The snapshot's authenticity is unverifiable. Korean text on the image reads “KCNA,” standing for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)Just after dawn Wednesday, Putin touched down in North Korea, stating both…

Ronald Koeman expressed frustration over Barcelona's mismanagement of Frenkie de Jong's ankle ailment after the Dutch ace was sidelined from Euro 2024. Frenkie de Jong, key to the Netherlands' midfield since his 2018 debut, earned 54 caps and netted twice. Yet, an ankle sprain incurred at Barcelona's defeat to Real Madrid on April 21 has kept him off the pitch. Despite being part of the light, non-contact drills last Sunday, Koeman, the Oranje head, was skeptical about De Jong's readiness for their opening match against…

Frenkie de Jong, currently rehabilitating an ankle injury, tentatively rejoined the Dutch squad for non-contact drills. His participation in the upcoming Euro 2024 opener against Poland remains uncertain. Including De Jong in the 26-man team, Ronald Koeman selected him despite his lack of recent playtime, having missed matches for Barcelona following an injury sustained in a bout against Real Madrid on April 21. Throughout the 2023-24 season, De Jong contributed to 30 matches for Barcelona, yet the team finished below…

Frenkie de Jong's participation in the Netherlands' first match at Euro 2024 remains uncertain as he battles an ankle injury. Despite the setback, Ronald Koeman has named De Jong in his 26-player roster for the upcoming championship, though he hasn't played for Barcelona since mid-April. This past season saw De Jong making only 30 appearances across all formats, with Barcelona trailing behind Real Madrid in LaLiga and bowing out at the quarter-finals in the Champions League. Although he has rejoined the national team, De…

Borussia Dortmund's Ian Maatsen, Feyenoord's Quinten Timber, and Sparta Rotterdam's Nick Olij did not make the Netherlands squad. Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay made the final Euro 2024 squad, despite injury worries. Earlier, coach Ronald Koeman announced a 30-man preliminary squad for the Oranje's Euro 2024 campaign. De Jong, who hasn't played for Barcelona since April 21 due to an ankle problem, is in. Depay also returns to action after six weeks out. Unfortunately, Atalanta's Marten De Roon couldn't make it due…

Frenkie de Jong will miss Barcelona's LaLiga finale, yet Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman has summoned him. The aged Zirkzee was shockingly left out of the Euro 2024 preliminary roster, with de Jong securing a spot. A squad of 30 was announced, to be narrowed to 26 for the upcoming tournament. Notably, the Netherlands faces France, Austria, and Poland in Group D. The absence of Zirkzee, a 12-goal scorer for Bologna, surprised many. Koeman favored experienced players like Weghorst, Depay, and Brian Brobbey. Despite a…