Virgil van Dijk expressed his frustration with referee Felix Zwayer following the Netherlands’ dramatic loss to England in the Euro 2024 semifinals. The match, filled with controversial decisions, saw England advance to the final, where they will face Spain.

England’s path to victory was marked by a disputed penalty awarded to Harry Kane after a VAR review. Kane’s goal leveled the score after the Netherlands took an early lead with a stunning strike from Xavi Simons. Later, substitute Ollie Watkins secured England’s spot in the final with a late goal, which the Dutch felt should have been preceded by a corner kick in their favor.

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Van Dijk criticized Zwayer’s officiating, implying that the referee’s performance was inadequate. The Dutch captain’s post-match comments reflected his dissatisfaction, calling for referees to be held accountable for their decisions.

The Netherlands’ exit at the semifinal stage was a bitter disappointment for the team, as they felt crucial calls by the officials impacted the outcome of the match.