Golden generation Dutch keeper Jongbloed dies aged 82

Jongbloed was part of the “Oranje” golden generation of the 1970s

Former Netherlands goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed, who played in two World Cup finals, has died after a long illness aged 82, according to the Dutch football federation (KNVB) on Thursday. 

“It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of 24-time ‘Oranje’ international Jan Jongbloed (82),” the federation said on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

“The KNVB wishes the relatives a lot of strength in processing this great loss.”

More details on SportsDesk. 

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