FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 qualifying match Finlnad vs the Netherlands

FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 qualifying match Finlnad vs the Netherlands

Ismail Ouaddouh #17 celebrates with Jordy Cretier #27 of the Netherlands after his 3- 4 goal during the UEFA European Qualifying Competition for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 Elite Round Play-off match between Finland and the Netherlands, in Vantaa, Finland, on April 17, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 qualifying match Finlnad vs the Netherlands

FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 qualifying match Finlnad vs the Netherlands

Jordy Cretier of the Netherlands fights for ball against Lassi Lintula (L) and Justus Kunnas of Finland during the UEFA European Qualifying Competition for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 Elite Round Play-off match between Finland and the Netherlands, in Vantaa, Finland, on April 17, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Cretier enjoys Olympic limelight

Cretier enjoys Olympic limelight

France's Olympic downhill gold medalist Jean-Luc Cretier signs autographs for fans on Feb. 15 in Hakuba, Central Japan. Cretier was due to take part in the men's super-G, but the event was postponed due to heavy fog.

Cretier prevails in stop-start

Cretier prevails in stop-start

French veteran Jean-Luc Cretier (C) finally tastes Olympic glory after an upset win in the Olympic Alpine men's downhill on Feb. 13 in Hakuba, Central Japan. The blue ribbon event of the Winter Games, which was finally staged after three cancellations, was interrupted by a number of injuries caused by spectacular crashes near the top of the course, but Cretier held his nerve to win in 1 minute 50.11 seconds.

Cretier wins men's downhill gold medal

Cretier wins men's downhill gold medal

France's Jean-Luc Cretier wins the gold medal in the Olympic Alpine skiing men's downhill event in the central Japan city of Hakuba on Feb. 13.