Dutch fans faced backlash for painting their faces black and wearing dreadlock wigs to honor football legend Ruud Gullit during Euro 2024. Despite the controversial blackface tribute, Gullit himself felt honored by the gesture, with one fan acknowledging the mistake and deciding to stop the blackface makeup. Blackface, a practice with a history of racism, sparked criticism globally with many finding it offensive, highlighting ongoing debates surrounding cultural appropriation and traditional norms like Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands.