haarlemsdagbladJun 19, 2026, 17:30

NOS sends thirteen people to the World Cup, including one woman to fetch coffee for Joep and Jeroen; Henk Spaan reacts

Journalist Henk Spaan criticized the NOS for sending a thirteen-person delegation to the World Cup that included only one woman in a perceived subservient role. In his weekly column, Spaan also evaluated various figures in the football world, including Michael Olise and Xander van der Wulp.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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