Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Ronald Koeman Jr in tears as fans honour late mother Bartina
Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr broke down as supporters paid tribute to his mother Bartina, who died of breast cancer aged 65.
Who
Ronald Koeman Jr
What
Tribute to Bartina
When
13th minute
Where
AFAS Stadion
What happened. During the Eredivisie match between Telstar and AZ Alkmaar, play paused in the 13th minute for a tribute to Bartina Koeman, who died of breast cancer aged 65 last week. Her son Ronald Koeman Jr, Telstar's goalkeeper, was seen crying and wiped his eyes with his shirt before clapping the crowd.
- Fans from both clubs applauded while Telstar supporters held sparklers aloft.
- Koeman Jr chose to play despite his grief following his mother's death.
- Ronald Koeman Sr announced Bartina's death on Instagram last week.
“With intense sadness, but also with great pride and love, we say goodbye to my beautiful wife, our dearest mum and grandma.”
— Ronald Koeman Sr
The tribute highlighted the football community's support for the Koeman family after their loss.
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