Moment of Silence for Bartina Koeman Before Netherlands vs Germany Match
The KNVB has announced that a moment of silence will be held before the Netherlands' match against Germany in the Nations League, in memory of Bartina Koeman, the wife of former national coach Ronald Koeman. This was confirmed by the KNVB.
Rules & Governance · 2026-09-22 20:32:48
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Bartina Koeman passed away last week due to breast cancer. The Dutch football association, KNVB, wants to pay their respects and show their support to the Koeman family by holding a moment of silence before the match. This is a fitting tribute, given Bartina's unwavering support for Ronald throughout his long career as a player and coach, even during her illness.
The moment of silence will take place before the match between the Netherlands and Germany in the Johan Cruijff Arena on Thursday evening at 20:45. The Netherlands will face Germany in the Nations League, and the match is set to be a significant one for both teams.
