Koeman announces departure as national team coach
Ronald Koeman has announced his departure as head coach of the Netherlands national team. His side were knocked out of the World Cup overnight from Monday to Tuesday by Morocco after penalties. Koeman began his second spell in charge in January 2023.
Gakpo joins exclusive World Cup list alongside Messi and Mbappé
The Netherlands elimination against Morocco not only marked the end of the World Cup for the Dutch, but also gave Cody Gakpo a special statistic. Thanks to his goal, the forward is now one of only 3 players to have scored at least 3 goals at both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
New German football nightmare
Germanys painful World Cup elimination against Paraguay has sparked devastating reactions across Europe. The 4-time world champion was knocked out after penalties, and according to foreign media, another major tournament has once again ended in disappointment for a team that won so much in the past.