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Dutch soccer great Ronald Koeman announces death of his wife Bartina
Former Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has announced that his wife Bartina has died after a battle with breast cancer. She was 65. Koeman wrote on social media that "with deep sorrow, but also with great pride and love, we say goodbye to my wonderful wife, our dearest mom and grandma.” Koeman coached the Netherlands at this year’s World Cup but stepped down after the team was eliminated in the round of 32, citing his wife’s illness as part of the reason.
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