Netherlands national football team coach Ronald Koeman has downplayed the attention surrounding a new G-Star advertisement featuring Joey Veerman, a player notably excluded from Koeman’s World Cup squad. The advertisement has generated discussion due to Veerman being a central figure despite his omission from the tournament team. Koeman responded to the ad with a lighthearted attitude, stating he finds it amusing. He did not express any concerns regarding the potential impact of the campaign on team morale or Veerman’s future prospects. The coach’s reaction suggests he is not dwelling on the past decision to leave Veerman off the World Cup roster. This response aims to quell any potential controversy stemming from the advertisement’s release and maintain focus on the national team’s objectives.