Wednesday, July 1st 2026

The quick elimination in the “2026 World Cup” has caused the Dutch national team to be involved in real chaos. Coach Ronald Koeman has resisted the pressure less than 24 hours, resigning from the management of the team.
Through a post on social networks, the 63-year-old technician made his decision official, supporting it in addition to the disappointment of being eliminated in the 1/16 stage of the World Cup, also with a health problem of his wife. “We all shared the dream of writing history in this World Cup, but we didn’t make it. No one is more disappointed than me. As a coach, the responsibility is mine. Football has been my life, but health has no price,” Ronald Koeman’s post reads, among others. 2020. “Tulips” made a good appearance in the group stage. After the draw with Japan, the Dutch beat Sweden and then Tunisia to qualify as the first in the group.
But in the 1/16 of the World Cup, “Oranje” were eliminated after being defeated by Morocco on penalties. This loss was experienced as a big failure, while apart from Japan, the Dutch beat Sweden and then Tunisia to qualify as the first in the group, writes Abcnews.al.
But in the round of 16 of the World Cup, “Oranje” were eliminated after being defeated by penalties by Morocco. This loss was experienced as a big failure, while in addition to the resignation of Koeman, in the Dutch Federation they have to do accounts with a more important issue. Many black footballers have become victims of racist insults on social networks, forcing the federation to issue a statement condemning the comments and defending its players.
Source: prizrenpost


