Putting a ring on it is a surefire sign of commitment — or at least a sign that someone’s looking for it. In late June, Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) President Isidore Mörsel presented the American Ambassador to Belgium, Bill White, a massive diamond and jewel encrusted ring — crafted by luxury jewelry designer David…
June 14, 2010; Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA; Netherlands midfielder Mark van Bommel (6) talks with midfielder Wesley Sneijder (10) during Group E play against Denmark in the 2010 World Cup at Soccer City Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Groothuis/Witters Sport via Imagn Images Mark van Bommel was named the new head coach of Belgium’s national team. van…
SEATTLE — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun,…
SEATTLE – Lumen Field was full, but no one was singing. Likewise, the U.S. men’s national team took to the pitch on Monday but ultimately did not turn up. There were few signs of trouble on the road to their 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the round of 16, a batch of impactful and important…
