FIFA World Cup 2026

Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit.

The news came as it emerged earlier on Tuesday that Dutch players who missed penalties were racially abused online.

Koeman's side were knocked out by Morocco in a last-32 shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.

Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all missed their efforts and were subjected to discriminatory, racist and hateful comments on social media, said the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Koeman, 63, has stepped down from his second spell in charge of the national side and hinted that he may have ended his managerial career altogether.


The Dutch players of color are being called monkeys, immigrants and what not.
 
I hope someone like Mexico or Morocco get really far and go on to win the cup. It would be nice.
If it's against France I hope not or it will be a boring blowout by France. Argentina or Brazil against France will make the final watchable.
 
Koeman resigns, while Netherlands report racist abuse

Ronald Koeman has resigned as Netherlands manager after their World Cup exit.

The news came as it emerged earlier on Tuesday that Dutch players who missed penalties were racially abused online.

Koeman's side were knocked out by Morocco in a last-32 shootout after a 1-1 draw in Monterrey.

Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber and Crysencio Summerville all missed their efforts and were subjected to discriminatory, racist and hateful comments on social media, said the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Koeman, 63, has stepped down from his second spell in charge of the national side and hinted that he may have ended his managerial career altogether.


The Dutch players of color are being called monkeys, immigrants and what not.
Usual repugnant behaviour of football fans in several European countries, UK is similar. Other sports, e.g. cricket, rugby, are not like this.
 
I hope someone like Mexico or Morocco get really far and go on to win the cup. It would be nice.
Looking at the matches so far - France look really classy - then you may have Spain or Messi - i hope im wrong and someone like Morroco shines
 

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