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‘Don’t start to doubt’: Tuchel wants patienceEmail us | Bracketology | World Cup DailyKoeman quits. The other big news from late-on yesterday was the resignation of Ronald Koeman as the Netherlands manager. Having initially struck a defiant tone in the aftermath of his side’s elimination by Morocco on Monday, the 68-year-old announced his departure late on Tuesday.“Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch national team,” Koeman said in a statement on Instagram. “We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am. As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me”. Continue reading...
‘We fell short. Responsibility rests with me’ he saysNetherlands players subject to online racist abuseRonald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands head coach in the wake of their World Cup last-32 defeat to Morocco on Monday.“Last night I took the decision to end my stint as head coach of the Dutch national team,” Koeman said in a statement on Instagram. “We all shared the dream of making history at this World Cup, but we fell short. No one is more disappointed by that than I am. As head coach, the responsibility ultimately rests with me”. Continue reading...
Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit, which led to "appalling" racist abuse aimed at players who missed penalties.
Ronald Koeman has left his role as head coach of the Netherlands.
BBC Sport · 19 Aug 2026
