Dutchman named manager of Manchester United

in Minsk, Belarus, with a 6-2 victory over Denmark, while Finland kept alive its hopes of advancing by beating Kazakhstan 4-3.

In other matches, host Belarus reached the quarterfinals for the third time by edging Latvia 3-1 and Netherlands coach

was hired as Manchester United manager.

The 62-year-old Dutchman has signed a three-year contract and will take over at Old Trafford after the World Cup in Brazil, becoming the first United manager from outside Britain and Ireland. United great who announced the end of his 23year playing career, will be Van Gaal’s assistant.

moved forward with plans to build a Major League Soccer stadium in Miami, agreeing to work with officials to pursue an alternative site downtown.

Beckham’s group had previously expressed their preference for building the stadium at PortMiami.

has been ordered to give sworn videotaped testimony next month about using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France seven times.

Armstrong has been sued by a Texas company seeking the return of about $12 million in performance bonuses. An arbitration panel has issued subpoenas for testimony from Armstrong on June 12 and his longtime business manager on June 9.

The cyclist has asked the Texas Supreme Court to intervene. He says a previous settlement with SCA Promotions is binding and cannot be reopened.