1983 COPA Holland Retro Football Shirt

The Dutch team trained in the retro football jersey of the 1983 COPA Holland. With the absence of the Dutch team, this summer during the European Fit in France, history repeats itself. Orange also failed in the last round in 1984, when the European Fit also took place in France. Spain did it, thanks to a controversial goal festival against Malta. In the group phase, Spain could only overtake the Dutch national team if the last qualifying match with eleven goals was won by Malta. It turned 12-1.

A positive thought from Kees Rijvers's time was his willingness to bring young talent and he was willing to bring young talent with him. Responsible for introducing future stars such as Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten and Ronald Koeman to the international scene during this time.