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Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has criticised UEFA for returning to 23-player squads for this summer’s European championships and said that his national federation may approach the continental body on the issue. UEFA had allowed 26 players per team at the last Euros in 2021 owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with 26-player squads also used at the 2022 World Cup. Euro 2024 is to see a 23-strong squad size like in the past but Koeman expressed criticism after a 2-1 defeat against Germany in a friendly international on Tuesday. “It is very strange not to chose from 26 players. It is absurd to re…

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