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Daniel Mercer

Daniel Mercer is the Sports Correspondent for The European Times. He covers sports through the lens of society, culture, and European public life. His reporting focuses on major sporting events, athlete stories, governance, inclusion, fair play, and the social impact of sport across Europe. With a clear and balanced style, he looks beyond scores and results to explain how sport reflects broader issues such as youth development, equality, community identity, and international cooperation. For The European Times, Daniel brings a calm, factual, and human-centred approach to sports journalism, highlighting stories that connect competition with values, responsibility, and the people behind the game. And in case you have any questions, yes, he is very shy, and this is not his real name nor his real face.

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Bosnia Opens WU19 EURO With a Wider Goal

The women’s youth tournament begins in Sarajevo and Zenica with legacy, access and Spain’s dominance all in focus By Daniel Mercer, Sports Correspondent, The European Times The UEFA Women’s Under-19…

26 June 2026 · 5 min read

Sports

Türkiye Leave With a Late Answer

A stoppage-time win over the United States cannot save their World Cup, but it gives a bruised campaign a more dignified ending Türkiye’s 3-2 victory over the United States in…

26 June 2026 · 4 min read

News

Croatia Hold Their Nerve

Budimir's winner keeps a fragile World Cup campaign alive on Modric's landmark night Croatia's 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto was not a grand statement, but it was a necessary...

24 June 2026 · 5 min read

News

Norway Row Into the Knockouts

Haaland’s double sends a smaller European football nation back into World Cup relevance Norway are through to the World Cup round of 32 after a 3-2 win over Senegal, a...

23 June 2026 · 5 min read

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Spain Turn Pressure Into Momentum

Yamal and Oyarzabal lead a measured World Cup response as Europe’s depth shows in Atlanta Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia did more than repair the mood after an opening...

23 June 2026 · 4 min read

Europe

Antony Fencing Close Carries Wider Lesson

Italy led the medals, France filled the hall, and Europe’s governance questions followed the piste The 2026 European Senior Fencing Championships ended in Antony with Italy on top of the...

23 June 2026 · 5 min read

Opinion

Doku Row Puts Family Back in Football’s Frame

L’Équipe’s apology over childbirth comments has widened a World Cup debate about duty, dignity and the private lives of elite players Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has become the centre of...

22 June 2026 · 4 min read

News

Tour Highlights Deal Reopens Cycling Access Debate

Free-to-air coverage on 5 restores part of the Grand Tour ritual, but live sport’s paywall question remains A new agreement to show free-to-air Grand Tour cycling highlights in the UK...

20 June 2026 · 4 min read