Netherlands coach Beenhakker dies at 82

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Leo Beenhakker, the esteemed Dutch Football Coach renowned for his successful stints with top European clubs and national teams, passed away on Thursday afternoon at the age of 82, his family confirmed to Dutch national broadcaster NOS.

Born in Rotterdam, Beenhakker began his managerial career with SC Veendam in 1968. He later managed SC Cambuur and Go Ahead Eagles before joining Ajax Amsterdam’s coaching staff in 1978. Promoted to head coach in 1979, he led Ajax to the Eredivisie title in the 1979-80 season.