The breathing gets harder
The Netherlands have cancelled all their scheduled activities for today following the announcement of the death of Khalid Boulahrouz's premature-born baby daughter.
The 26-year-old, who along with Orlando Engelaar was the only player to start all three of his side's Group C games, left a training session at the Lausanne Stade Olympique de la Pontaise early yesterday and was taken to hospital to be with his wife, Sabia, who was having complications with her pregnancy. This morning, the Royal Netherlands Football Association released a statement which said: "The players and staff of the Dutch national team are deeply touched by the death of Anissa, the premature-born little daughter of Khalid Boulahrouz and his wife Sabia." (euro2008.com)
This is like the worst thing that can happen in your life. I hope he and his wife, their families & friends have enough strength for this hard time. My thoughts are with them. ♥
And I know this is totally irrelevant but he wants to stay with the team.