Attempted assassination.. Violent intervention from Mark van Bommel's son shocks Netherlands

The clash between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven ended with a 3-1 win for PSV Eindhoven, featuring a controversial moment when Ruben van Bommel, son of former Dutch star Mark van Bommel, made a very aggressive challenge.

In a shared ball situation, Van Bommel charged aggressively towards an Ajax player, colliding violently and causing the latter to fall to the ground amid significant concerns about the severity of the injury.

Despite the strong challenge, the referee only showed a yellow card to Van Bommel, a decision that sparked widespread discontent in the Netherlands, especially as many observers felt that the challenge warranted a red card.

Dutch television described the foul as a 'murder attempt', comparing it to the famous incident that occurred in the FIFA World Cup 1982 when German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher collided with Frenchman Patrick Battiston in the semi-finals.

The comparison has sparked significant debate due to the force of the collision, with PSV Eindhoven's coach defending his player, stating that Van Bommel did not intend to harm his opponent and that he was deeply affected by what happened.

The incident became one of the highlights of the match, as the controversy surrounding the challenge and the referee's decision overshadowed the events of the Dutch clash.