Startling announcement! Ruud Gullit, the Dutch football legend, declares he will stop watching football after witnessing a poor match between Arsenal and Chelsea.
On 4 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Gullit, the Dutch football legend, spoke on the Dutch TV show Rondo after watching Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea, where all three goals came from set pieces, and Ajax's 0-0 draw with PEC Zwolle. He admitted that recently, watching football has not been as enjoyable as before.
Gullit said, “I've decided to stop watching football. I'm no longer enjoying our sport. I watched the Arsenal vs Chelsea match and frankly, it was a terrible game!”
“I saw players trying just to win corners or throw-ins. I even saw a kid holding a towel ready for the ball collection. It’s become very boring. Football nowadays is really bad. I hope this isn't the direction we're heading in.”
“I'm waiting for players who dare to dribble past opponents again. Someone like Lamine Yamal. I miss the fun. I truly don’t enjoy football anymore.”
“Everyone on the field just follows assigned tactics. Where are the players who dare to dribble and take risks? Why does everyone just keep passing the ball?! Pass! Pass! Pass!”