World Cup
Koeman's Instagram hint signals possible end after Euro semi‑final
In an Instagram post published early Thursday, Ronald Koeman thanked the clubs where he has worked and mentioned his seriously ill wife, suggesting his career may be drawing to a close. reporter Jeroen Stekelenburg noted that Koeman looked back on his career and expressed gratitude for his time in football.
Koeman wrote that he was proud to have turned his greatest passion into a profession, a line that the reporter interpreted as a sign of a definitive farewell. Stekelenburg highlighted that the statement hints at an imminent end to Koeman's coaching journey.
Stekelenburg recapped Koeman's first spell as Netherlands coach beginning in 2018, when he revived Dutch football with a group of decisive players. He described the situation then as "nothing at all". During the COVID‑19 period Koeman departed for Barcelona.
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The second spell, according to the reporter, proved very disappointing. The Netherlands reached the Euro semi‑final but faced criticism over the style of play, and the subsequent World Cup ended in disappointment, a view Koeman shares. Stekelenburg called the career brilliant but lamented the abrupt end at the tournament. With the Instagram post hinting an end, Dutch football may soon lose its long‑time national coach. The potential departure underscores the uncertainty facing Oranje after a tournament that fell short of expectations.