Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman expressed his frustration over a controversial VAR-awarded penalty in his team's 2-1 loss to England in the 2024 European Championship semifinals. The penalty, given after Denzel Dumfries was deemed to have fouled Harry Kane, led to England's equalizer. Koeman criticized VAR for "destroying" soccer, stating that such a call would not have been made in England. Former England defender Gary Neville also criticized the decision, calling it "disgraceful." Despite their protests, England went on to win with a late goal from Ollie Watkins. The Dutch coach and others questioned the validity of the penalty, arguing that Dumfries was simply trying to block Kane's shot. The defeat saw England advance to the final against Spain, as Koeman and others continued to lament the impact of VAR on the game.