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Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’

Football icon Bob Maas (1935-2026) coached a women’s team at age 83: ‘Football is Bob and Bob is football’

Bob Maas, a dedicated Dutch football coach who continued training a women's team at the club Spaarnwoude until the age of 83, has passed away at 90. He was widely remembered by his family and the community for his lifelong passion and commitment to the sport.

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Chinese couple Ningsian (78) and Yang (75) arrive in Amsterdam on Interrail trip from Greece: I don't know much about this city, but it's a good transit point

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