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Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup loss to Morocco

‘We fell short. Responsibility rests with me’ he says

Ronald Koeman resigns as Netherlands head coach after World Cup loss to Morocco

TL;DR

  • Ronald Koeman resigned as head coach of the Netherlands after their World Cup defeat.
  • He stated that responsibility for the team's shortcomings rests with him.
  • Koeman also alluded to personal health considerations and a shift in life priorities.
  • Nigel de Jong acknowledged the World Cup campaign was disappointing, falling short of the ambition to reach the semi-finals.
  • Players Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville faced racist abuse online after missing penalties against Morocco.
  • The KNVB is filing a case with Meld Online Discriminatie to pursue legal action against the perpetrators.
  • The KNVB condemned the abuse, stating it contradicts the inclusive nature of football.