

The Netherlands captain didn't hold back when a Dutch reporter raised accusations of betrayal after the World Cup exit.

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr broke down as supporters paid tribute to his mother Bartina, who died of breast cancer aged 65.

The Netherlands legend shared the news on Instagram, saying goodbye to his wife of 41 years after her cancer battle.

‘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...
BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026