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𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not extend his contract as head coach of the Netherlands national team when it expires. The 63-year-old announced his decision one day after the Netherlands were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oranje were knocked out in the Round of 32 after losing a penalty shootout to Morocco. This marks the end of Koeman's second spell as head coach. "Precisely because I have worked so closely and intensively with this coaching staff and this group of players for such a long time, this was not an easy decision to make," said Ronald Koeman. "I am grateful and would like to express my sincere appreciation for the dedication shown by everyone involved with Oranje during both of my periods as head coach. "Of course, it is deeply disappointing that our World Cup campaign has ended so early. But once I have had time to process it and look back, I will mainly remember the great cooperation and the many wonderful moments we shared together. I would therefore like to thank everyone who contributed to that. I have decided that now is the right time to spend more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. At this moment, it feels like the right and most natural decision."

OnsOranje's tweet photo. 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗞𝗼𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

Ronald Koeman has informed the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) that he will not extend his contract as head coach of the Netherlands national team when it expires. The 63-year-old announced his decision one day after the Netherlands were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Oranje were knocked out in the Round of 32 after losing a penalty shootout to Morocco. This marks the end of Koeman's second spell as head coach.

"Precisely because I have worked so closely and intensively with this coaching staff and this group of players for such a long time, this was not an easy decision to make," said Ronald Koeman. "I am grateful and would like to express my sincere appreciation for the dedication shown by everyone involved with Oranje during both of my periods as head coach.

"Of course, it is deeply disappointing that our World Cup campaign has ended so early. But once I have had time to process it and look back, I will mainly remember the great cooperation and the many wonderful moments we shared together. I would therefore like to thank everyone who contributed to that. I have decided that now is the right time to spend more time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. At this moment, it feels like the right and most natural decision."

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TakkiLFCTH @LfcTakki

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@PurelyFootball They didn't lift the trophy that day though.

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5 days ago

🚨Jürgen Klopp on Cody Gakpo breaking down in tears after scoring against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32: 🗣️ “There are moments in football when the result becomes completely secondary. If Cody Gakpo has gone through such heartbreaking personal loss and still found the strength to step onto the pitch, then he deserves nothing but respect. That takes incredible courage.” “When he scored and the emotions came out, you could see it wasn't just about football. Sometimes a goal becomes an expression of everything a person has been carrying inside. In moments like that, we are reminded that players are human beings before they are footballers.” “My thoughts are with Cody and his family. No one should ever have to experience that kind of pain, but the way he carried himself tonight showed remarkable strength and resilience.” “I hope people remember this moment not because of the scoreline, but because it reminded us of the power of love, family and the human spirit. Football can unite people, but compassion is always more important than the game itself.”

Sage_FCB's tweet photo. 🚨Jürgen Klopp on Cody Gakpo breaking down in tears after scoring against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32:

🗣️ “There are moments in football when the result becomes completely secondary. If Cody Gakpo has gone through such heartbreaking personal loss and still found the strength to step onto the pitch, then he deserves nothing but respect. That takes incredible courage.”

“When he scored and the emotions came out, you could see it wasn't just about football. Sometimes a goal becomes an expression of everything a person has been carrying inside. In moments like that, we are reminded that players are human beings before they are footballers.”

“My thoughts are with Cody and his family. No one should ever have to experience that kind of pain, but the way he carried himself tonight showed remarkable strength and resilience.”

“I hope people remember this moment not because of the scoreline, but because it reminded us of the power of love, family and the human spirit. Football can unite people, but compassion is always more important than the game itself.”

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4 days ago

@indykaila @LFC Don't buy any of them ... get potential "the next" players like Munoz.

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4 days ago

@ManUtd_ID Ahhh .. auto-translation

TakkiLFCTH @LfcTakki

4 days ago

@ManUtd_ID R.I.P. ..

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SethOfficial🇵🇹

@UTD_Seth001

5 days ago

🚨 Cody Gakpo on the Netherlands’ heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit to Morocco: 🗣️ “This is one of the hardest nights of my career. We came into this tournament believing we could go all the way, and to leave like this is painful beyond words. We dreamed of bringing joy to our country, but tonight we’re going home with nothing but heartbreak.” “My goal meant everything to me in that moment, especially because of everything my family and I have been carrying. My partner and I recently lost our baby, and that is a pain no words can truly describe. I carried that grief with me every single day throughout this tournament. I tried to turn that pain into strength for my family, for my teammates and for my country. To experience that loss and then leave the World Cup like this… it hurts in a way I can’t explain.” “I don’t want to take anything away from Morocco because they were outstanding. They fought for every ball, believed until the very end and showed incredible heart. They earned this victory, and I have nothing but respect for them. Sometimes football rewards the team that refuses to stop believing.” “To the Dutch supporters, I’m sorry we couldn’t give you the ending you deserved. We know how much this team means to you, and we know this defeat will stay with you for a long time. Believe me, nobody feels that pain more than the players sitting in our dressing room tonight.” “I’ll take time to heal, both as a footballer and as a person. Some battles happen on the pitch, others happen far away from the stadium. I’ll keep fighting through both. This tournament has ended in disappointment, but I know one day these painful moments will make me stronger, and when that day comes, I’ll be ready to give everything for the Netherlands again.” {@Sports }

$UTD_Seth001's tweet photo. 🚨 Cody Gakpo on the Netherlands’ heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit to Morocco: 🗣️ “This is one of the hardest nights of my career. We came into this tournament believing we could go all the way, and to leave like this is painful beyond words. We dreamed of bringing joy to our country, but tonight we’re going home with nothing but heartbreak.” “My goal meant everything to me in that moment, especially because of everything my family and I have been carrying. My partner and I recently lost our baby, and that is a pain no words can truly describe. I carried that grief with me every single day throughout this tournament. I tried to turn that pain into strength for my family, for my teammates and for my country. To experience that loss and then leave the World Cup like this… it hurts in a way I can’t explain.” “I don’t want to take anything away from Morocco because they were outstanding. They fought for every ball, believed until the very end and showed incredible heart. They earned this victory, and I have nothing but respect for them. Sometimes football rewards the team that refuses to stop believing.” “To the Dutch supporters, I’m sorry we couldn’t give you the ending you deserved. We know how much this team means to you, and we know this defeat will stay with you for a long time. Believe me, nobody feels that pain more than the players sitting in our dressing room tonight.” “I’ll take time to heal, both as a footballer and as a person. Some battles happen on the pitch, others happen far away from the stadium. I’ll keep fighting through both. This tournament has ended in disappointment, but I know one day these painful moments will make me stronger, and when that day comes, I’ll be ready to give everything for the Netherlands again.” {@Sports }$

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5 days ago

@indykaila @LFC @MoSalah Let's move on and don't ruin the new season with such news.

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5 days ago

The stadium cleaning staff seeing that Japan has been eliminated:

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@LiverpoolZNE Coming from the most successful Valencia manager of all time.

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Appie Culé

@appiecule

5 days ago

Yesterday, he buried his son. Today, he carried a nation. Cody Gakpo was released from the Netherlands camp to be with his family after the heartbreaking loss of his son. Yet he made the decision to return and play against Morocco. He stepped onto the pitch through unimaginable pain. The moment he scored, the tears came. Every single player on the Dutch bench sprinted onto the pitch to embrace him, knowing exactly what that goal meant. Some heroes celebrate goals. Others simply find the strength to keep going. One of the most emotional moments of this World Cup. ❤️🇳🇱🥹💔