Ronald Koeman’s Wife Bartina Dies at 65 After Cancer Battle

Bartina Koeman, the wife of former Barcelona manager and Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman, has died at the age of 65 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was first diagnosed in 2010 and underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The cancer later returned and spread to her spine, requiring regular treatment. Koeman announced her death in a message honouring his wife as a loving mother and grandmother. Barcelona and the Netherlands national team have since sent condolences to Koeman, their three children and the wider family.

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