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Ruud Gullit reacts after Dutch fans were slammed for doing 'blackface' in an attempt to dress up as him for Euro 2024 win over Poland...

with one supporter pledging to 'retire' their outfit after severe backlash Ruud Gullit claimed he was 'honoured' by fans who dressed up as him at a game The fans were criticised for painting their faces black in a bid to imitate him LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! Why does Germany feel like a country unready to host Euro 2024? By Luke Power Published: 15:06 EDT, 18 June 2024 | Updated: 15:43 EDT, 18 June 2024 e-mail 5 View comments Ruud Gullit has reportedly claimed he was 'honoured' by Dutch fans dressing up as him during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Poland. The group of fans faced severe backlash for the 'blackface' as they tried to imitate Gullit in the stands for their country's opening Euro 2024 fixture. They had painted their faces black, sported dreadlocks similar to his iconic hairstyle, and also sported moustaches in an effort to imitate him.



The practice of 'blackface', which dates back to the 19th century, is seen by many as racist. However, Gullit didn't seem to mind at all, claiming 'I actually feel honoured' according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf . Ruud Gullit has claimed he felt 'honoured' by fans imitating him who who slammed for painting their faces black The group of fans were criticised for 'blackface', which many see as racist and which is particularly controversial in the Netherlands They wore kits from the Netherlan.

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