Sun Apr 13 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## KNVB Website Down, Legendary Coach Leo Beenhakker Passes Away at 82
**Amsterdam, Netherlands** – The official website of the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), KNVB.nl, is currently down for maintenance. Users are advised to try again later or disable ad blockers if necessary.
Meanwhile, the Dutch football world mourns the passing of legendary coach Leo Beenhakker at the age of 82. Beenhakker, known as “Don Leo,” passed away on Thursday in Rotterdam. A minute’s silence will be observed before all Eredivisie, Keuken Kampioen Divisie, and TOTO KNVB Beker Vrouwen semi-final matches this weekend in his honor.
Beenhakker had an illustrious career, managing numerous clubs including Ajax, Feyenoord, and Real Madrid, winning multiple league titles. He also served twice as the Netherlands national team coach, notably during the 1990 World Cup in Italy. His contributions to Dutch football were recognized with the Rinus Michels Oeuvre Award (2010) and the appointment as a KNVB Knight (2017).
This weekend’s football schedule includes a full round of Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie matches, while the Azerion Vrouwen Eredivisie will pause for the TOTO KNVB Beker Vrouwen semi-finals. The KNVB website, once back online, will provide updates on scores and schedules. Besides the passing of Beenhakker, the KNVB also announced the recent death of former referee Jaap van der Niet at age 80.
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