KLM issues apology over 'offensive' tweet following Mexico win

The Dutch airline has quickly backed down after a social media faux pas attracted online criticism.

Dutch airline KLM has apologised for a tweet sent out in the wake of Holland's 2-1 stoppage time win over Mexico in the World Cup last night.

The tweet, sent from the carrier's official account just minutes after a controversial penalty give the Dutchmen the win, featured the words 'Adios Amigos' and an image of an airport departures sign, on which was depicted the outline of a man wearing a sombrero.