 On 9 October 1999 , Bergkamp scored his final goal for the Netherlands , against Brazil . As the Netherlands were co @-@ hosts for Euro 2000 , the team automatically qualified for the tournament and were considered favourites . In the semi @-@ finals , the Netherlands lost 3 – 1 on penalties to Italy . Following the defeat , Bergkamp announced his retirement from international football , choosing to focus on his club career . His final goal tally of 37 goals in 79 appearances was overtaken by Patrick Kluivert in June 2003 . 
