️ The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has filed a complaint with the public prosecutor over racist messages on social media following the Netherlands' elimination from the World Cup.

️ The Oranje's penalty shootout defeat to Morocco on Monday triggered an outpouring of online abuse, notably targeting Black Dutch players.

️ The KNVB said on Friday it was transferring the messages to the prosecutor's office for further legal action. "Unfortunately, it is never possible to be complete and to detect and arrest every racist reaction, but the KNVB wants to send a very clear signal. There are limits, and there are consequences for those who violate those limits," the association stated.

️ The three-time finalists lost on penalties to Morocco in Monday's round of 32 match in Monterrey, Mexico, after a 1-1 draw.

️ The three players who missed penalties — Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Crysencio Summerville — suffered "racist and discriminatory" abuse online following the match, according to the KNVB.

️ Prime Minister Rob Jetten told reporters on Friday he expected prosecutors to proceed with legal action to set an example. What happened after the round of 32 match was "of course completely unacceptable," said Jetten. "One moment they are 'our boys', and we don't see their colour when they are wearing an orange shirt. Then when someone misses a penalty, vitriol pours out from every corner," he added.

Source: www.aljazeera.com