The Dutch national team is in the semi-finals of the European Championship. With great difficulty, the Dutch team defeated Turkey in the second half: 2-1. According to several foreign media channels, Memphis Depay was again unable to impress.

The renowned The Team hands out seven failing grades to the Dutch side after the game. Denzel Dumfries, Steven Bergwijn and – quite remarkably – Jerdy Schouten are given the lowest grade: a 4.

Stefan de Vrij, scorer of the 1-1 and a rock in the surf at the back, gets an 8 from the French sports newspaper. Bart Verbruggen has the second highest rating with a 7. The national coach, Ronald Koeman, also gets that grade.

The figures from L'Équipe.

In Belgium, comparisons are being made between Cristiano Ronaldo and Memphis Depay. The Portuguese superstar was heavily criticised after his country was eliminated by France.

Ronaldo failed to score for the first time at a final tournament and played a less than positive role as striker. It is questionable whether the 39-year-old star will still be active as an international at the next final tournament, the World Cup in 2026.

“Memphis played football like the Dutch Ronaldo,” he signs The last news “He was more of a curse to his own team than a blessing. Protected by the national coach.”

“The Netherlands were mainly outdone in intensity and commitment,” the Belgian medium found. “Xavi Simons just can't seem to throw off the yoke for Oranje and Cody Gakpo was missing for half a game.”

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