Netherlands – sanctions lead to professional football club being barred from Dutch leagues

The professional football club Vitesse Arnhem has been barred from the Dutch football leagues.

Further to Mark Handley’s previous publication, the Dutch football league have been investigating allegations that Roman Abramovich owns or controls the football club.

The football league determined, on the basis of various breaches of league rules, including the sanctions risks created by Mr Abramovich’s ownership or control of the club, to bar the club from participation in the Dutch second division.

The club sought to appeal that decision, and in a published judgment, the District Court in Midden-Nederland, has rejected that appeal.

The government’s investigation remains ongoing.

Source: Duane Morris Blogs