In the world of football, the color of the jersey often carries a deep cultural and historical heritage. For the national team, the problem of jersey design goes far beyond mere aesthetics. The style of the jersey and the choice of the team emblem are often to further emphasize identity, culture and traditions, as well as national unity. For this reason, the design of the national team jersey usually adopts the colors on the flag of the country it represents. For example, the flag of Argentina is blue and white, and the jersey of the Argentine national team is blue and white.
The Dutch team, the winner of the 1988 European Championship, has always been known as the "orange team" by fans. But the situation is different for the Dutch national team - this team is traditionally wearing orange, which is their main color. At the same time, the Dutch flag does not have orange, but consists of three other colors (red, white, and blue).
To solve this mystery, we have to go back centuries to the history of the Netherlands. The Netherlands, a country located in northwestern Europe, has a history of resistance and independence. Orange is closely associated with one of the key figures in Dutch history, Prince Wilhelm van Orange. Known as "William the Silent", the leader led the Dutch people in their war of independence against Spanish rule, which eventually led to victory. In honor of this great leader, the Dutch people adopted his family color, orange, as one of the symbols of the country.
Since then, orange has played an important role in Dutch culture and life. It is not only the color of the Dutch royal family, but also a symbol of unity and freedom for the Dutch people. This emotion is on full display on the football field. The Dutch national team's choice of orange as the main color of the jersey is not only a tribute to history, but also a legacy of the national spirit.
In terms of football style, the Dutch team is also in a league of its own. They are known for their "all-in-one" tactics, which require players to maintain a high level of motivation and flexibility both offensively and defensively. And the orange jersey, like the Dutch team's tactics, is full of energy and passion. Whenever the Dutch team appears on the pitch in orange jerseys, they always inspire the enthusiasm and support of the fans.
In addition, the Dutch team has produced many outstanding players in its history. From Cruyff to Van Basten, from Arjen Robben to Robin van Persie, these players have become the icons of Dutch football with their outstanding skills and unique style. Wearing orange jerseys, they have earned honour and respect for the Dutch team at the World Cup and European Championships.
The outstanding performance of Dutch football in history has made it known as the "uncrowned king". Since the rise of Dutch football in the 70s of the last century, it has set off a technical and tactical revolution in world football with its unique all-attack and all-defense tactics. This tactic not only requires players to be both offensive and defensive on the field, but also requires them to maintain a high degree of flexibility and adaptability on the field. It is under the guidance of this tactic that Dutch football has achieved excellent results in many international competitions from the 70s to the 90s of the last century, and has become a powerhouse in European and even world football.
Despite their impressive performances on a technical and tactical level, Dutch football has never been able to achieve their favourite honours at major tournaments such as the World Cup and the European Championships. This phenomenon of "winning generals" but not being able to reach the top has left a unique taste of pathos in the hearts of fans.
Behind the orange jersey of the Netherlands, there is a rich history and cultural connotation. Just as the red, white and blue colors of the Dutch flag represent courage, peace and honesty, truth and justice, respectively, orange represents the unity and freedom of the Dutch people. This spirit also continues to motivate the players of the Dutch team to keep moving forward, to fight hard and to fight until the very end.
In fact, the Argentine team, one of the "old enemies" of the Dutch team, also had a time full of "tragedy" like the Dutch team. Before Argentina won the Copa America in 2021, despite being invincible in the world competition, the Argentine team always failed in the finals of international competitions, and the "second oldest in 10,000 years" has almost become Messi's eternal regret. But in the end, veterans such as Messi and Di Maria made a final fight with the determination to break the cauldron and finally won the Copa America and the World Cup in a row, and are currently charging towards the third consecutive championship of the competition.
I am sure that the Dutch team will eventually shine in their own glory. Maybe at a big tournament in the near future, maybe at this European Cup?
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