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Vitesse Arnhem to compete in Dutch second division after earning back professional status

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Vitesse Arnhem has won back its place in the second division in the Netherlands one month after it was kicked out of the professional ranks, after appealing a decision by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). The KNVB had found Vitesse guilty of financial irregularities and repeatedly undermining the club licensing system. “The court suspends…

Supporters angered as Vitesse Arnhem loses final attempt to save professional status

admin5544 months ago04 mins

One of the Netherlands’ oldest clubs, Vitesse Arnhem, lost a final bid to save its professional licence on Friday and were effectively kicked out of the league, sparking fan protests. The Central Netherlands Court rejected the club’s appeal to overturn a decision by the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) to revoke their professional licence. Dutch media…