Dutch Court Ruling Averts Eredivisie Chaos, Backs Dutch FA on Ineligible Player Match
The judge said the Dutch FA could let the match stand, easing fears of wider disruption after ineligible players appeared in 133 games this season.
- On Monday, a district court in the Netherlands ruled that the Dutch FA acted correctly in deciding that a match between Go Ahead Eagles and NAC Breda does not require a replay, despite an ineligible player participating.
- Following a 6-0 defeat on March 15, NAC Breda challenged the result, arguing that Go Ahead Eagles defender Dean James was ineligible because he surrendered his Dutch nationality for Indonesian citizenship without obtaining a work permit.
- With ineligible players participating in 133 matches this season, the ruling avoids potential league-wide chaos by confirming the Dutch FA's discretionary power to validate competition results.
- Facing automatic relegation to the second tier, NAC Breda is currently 17th in the 18-team Eredivisie and stated it will review the decision with advisers before offering further comments.
- Martine Erich, a press judge with the court in Utrecht, told The Associated Press that "no games will have to be played again," ensuring the Eredivisie season proceeds following PSV Eindhoven's championship win last month.
25 Articles
25 Articles
The court has ruled in favor of the KNVB in the NAC Breda case, meaning the match against Go Ahead Eagles will not be replayed. The ruling raises new questions: how strictly will rules regarding eligibility and work permits still be enforced, and what does this mean for the rest of the competition? Chris Woerts joins us on Nieuws van de dag.
leprogres.fr
vosgesmatin.frThe request of NAC Breda, which challenged the presence on a match sheet of an opposing player who had opted for Indonesian nationality, was rejected by the Dutch court. If not, up to 133 matches in Eredivisie could have been replayed.
Dutch Eredivisie avoids chaos as court dismisses nationality lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by NAC Breda, which was contesting a 6-0 defeat, arguing that Go Ahead Eagles defender Dean James should not have been allowed to play after being ineligible under Dutch football regulations.
Associated Press News
Dutch court ruling averts Eredivisie chaos, backs Dutch FA on ineligible player match
A court ruling Monday ends the possibility of chaos in the Dutch soccer league. Officials say ineligible players participated in 133 matches this season.
Judge stops James' Indonesian switch from kicking off Dutch league chaos
LONDON: A Dutch court on Monday dismissed a legal challenge by NAC Breda seeking to force a replay of their league match against Go Ahead Eagles, a ruling that averted a potential logistical crisis for the Eredivisie.
Soccer-Dutch Eredivisie avoids chaos as court dismisses nationality lawsuit
May 4 (Reuters) - A Dutch court on Monday dismissed a legal challenge by NAC Breda seeking to force a replay of their league match against Go Ahead Eagles, a ruling that averted a potential logistical crisis for the Eredivisie.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
