Racist abuses shake Dutch football.

The Dutch Football Association filed a complaint with the public prosecutor's office on Friday regarding racist messages published following the national team's exit from the World Cup.

The loss of the Dutch team to Morocco in a penalty shootout on Monday sparked a wave of abuse on social media, specifically targeting Dutch players of African descent.

The Dutch association clarified that it would refer the messages to the public prosecutor for necessary legal action, stating in a press release: “Unfortunately, it is impossible to monitor and stop all racist reactions, but the Dutch Football Association wants to send a very clear message,” adding: “There are limits, and there are consequences for those who cross them.”

The Netherlands, which has reached the World Cup final three times, lost to Morocco 2-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in both regular and extra time in the Round of 32 in Monterrey, Mexico.

The three players who missed penalty kicks, Justin Kluivert, Quinten Timber, and Krisensio Summerville, faced racist and discriminatory abuse on social media after the match, according to the local football association.

Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated to reporters earlier on Friday that he expects the public prosecutor to take necessary legal action to make those involved an example for others.

Jetten added that what happened after the Round of 32 match is “absolutely unacceptable.”

The Prime Minister continued: “In a moment, they are ‘our children’ and we do not see their skin color when they wear an orange shirt. Then, when one of them misses a penalty kick, insults rain down on them from all sides.”