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Ronald Koeman Jr. honored following mother's passing

Telstar goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. was visibly emotional during a match against AZ Alkmaar following a tribute to his mother, Bartina Koeman. During the 13th minute of the game, the stadium honored Bartina, who passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with breast cancer.

Telstar coach Henk Brugge noted that the goalkeeper chose to play despite his grief, stating that football served as an outlet for him during a difficult week. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for AZ Alkmaar, which moved them to the top of the Eredivisie standings.

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AZ Alkmaar · Bartina Koeman · Henk Brugge · Ronald Koeman Jr. · Telstar

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about 17 hours ago