Ronald Koeman announces death of wife Bartina after cancer battle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Ronald Koeman, former Netherlands coach, announced the passing of his wife, Bartina, who died after battling breast cancer. She was 65 years old. Mourning her loss, Koeman shared a heartfelt message on social media, recalling their 41 years together. Koeman, who coached the Netherlands during this year's World Cup, had previously expressed hope that Bartina would join him in the U.S. if the team reached the final. He stepped down from his coaching role following their elimination, emphasizing the importance of health and family amid his efforts in football.
- •Bartina Koeman passed away at the age of 65.
- •Ronald Koeman announced her death on September 16.
- •The couple was married for 41 years.
- •Koeman coached the Netherlands during the recent World Cup.
- •FC Barcelona extended condolences to Koeman and his family.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Former Netherlands coach Koeman mourns death of his wife at age 65
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch soccer great Ronald Koeman announces death of his wife Bartina after breast cancer
"Former Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman announced Wednesday that his wife Bartina has died after a battle with breast cancer. “With deep sorrow, but also with great pride and love, we say goodbye to my wonderful wife, our dearest mom and grandma,” Koeman wrote on social media, alongside a black-and-white photo of him and his wife of 41 years. Koeman coached the Netherlands at this year's World Cup and said in June ahead of the team's opening game that he hoped Bartina would be able to skip a weekly treatment for recurring breast cancer and travel to the United States if his team reached the final.
"Ronald Koeman's wife, Bartina, has died at age 65, the former Netherlands coach said on Instagram on Wednesday. Koeman said that his wife died the previous day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 11:18 AMFormer Netherlands coach Koeman mourns death of his wife at age 65
Ronald Koeman's wife, Bartina, has died at age 65, the former Netherlands coach said on Instagram on Wednesday. Koeman said that his wife died the previous day.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:41 AMDutch soccer great Ronald Koeman announces death of his wife Bartina after breast cancer
Former Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman announced Wednesday that his wife Bartina has died after a battle with breast cancer. “With deep sorrow, but also with great pride and love, we say goodbye to my wonderful wife, our dearest mom and grandma,” Koeman wrote on social media, alongside a black-and-white photo of him and his wife of 41 years. Koeman coached the Netherlands at this year's World Cup and said in June ahead of the team's opening game that he hoped Bartina would be able to skip a weekly treatment for recurring breast cancer and travel to the United States if his team reached the final.
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