Dutch Queen kisses football hero Room after historic draw

Curaçao's national football team celebrated a historic draw, with player Room emerging as a key figure in the achievement. The team's performance earned them recognition not only on the field but also from the Dutch royal family, who made a special appearance to congratulate them.

After the match, King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and Princess Ariane visited the Curaçao team in their locker room. The royal family joined in the celebrations, sharing the excitement of the players who had secured the significant result. This interaction marked a memorable moment for the team.

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It was a very special feeling to meet the members of the royal family. I received a kiss from the Queen. I hope my wife doesn't hear about this.

Room described the encounter as a "very special feeling," recounting that Queen Máxima personally gave him a kiss as a reward for his efforts. He humorously hoped his wife would not hear about this particular gesture. The player expressed that he was still processing the emotions from the game and the subsequent celebration, emphasizing the collective effort that led to their success.

The Dutch royals were seen celebrating and dancing with the Curaçao team in the locker room, highlighting the jubilant atmosphere following the unexpected positive outcome for the underdog team. The event underscored a moment of national pride and royal engagement with sports.

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I still have to process the feelings that came over me during the match, as well as after the final whistle. This success was real teamwork; we fought until the last second.