Koeman says he had no issue with Van Nistelrooy missing team travel for 50th birthday celebration
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Valentijn Driessen
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Ronald Koeman confirms he knew about and approved Ruud van Nistelrooy's absence from the Dutch national team to celebrate his 50th birthday at Bistro Tante Pietje in Den Bosch. Van Nistelrooy organized a large party with his wife, inviting guests from abroad, and Koeman expressed no regret about granting him the time off, noting he also had an enjoyable evening at the venue.
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· 2 pulledIk wist daarvan toen we Ruud vroegen om toe te treden tot de technische staf van Oranje
Ruud kon dat feest niet cancelen, omdat hij en zijn vrouw allemaal gasten hadden uitgenodigd, waarvan er veel uit het buitenland kwamen om te vieren dat hij 50 j
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