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Dutch Soccer Club Vitesse Arnhem Given Reprieve by Appeals Court in Struggle to Keep Licence
The court suspended the license revocation citing procedural flaws; Vitesse faces challenges after key players left on free transfers, the club said.
- In July 2025, the KNVB revoked Vitesse Arnhem's professional license due to financial irregularities and debt of approximately 14 million euros.
- This revocation followed years of alleged violations and a lack of improvement despite multiple warnings from the KNVB.
- The Arnhem-Leeuwarden Court of Appeal suspended the KNVB's decision and ordered the immediate reinstatement of Vitesse's license, allowing the club to rejoin professional leagues.
- The leader of the Sterkhouders group expressed relief that the court's decision provides temporary relief and a hopeful outlook, commending the judiciary for acknowledging the gravity of the club’s circumstances.
- Vitesse and its new local ownership group remain dedicated to the club’s future and intend to consult with the KNVB to facilitate decisions that benefit all stakeholders.
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Vitesse is back in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. The Arnhem Court of Appeal ruled in the club's favor on Wednesday in its appeal against the KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association). When is the first match and with which players? On Nieuws van de Dag, we catch up with Chris Woerts and reporter Suzette Nesselaar as they celebrate with supporters at the Korenmarkt.
Vitesse Arnhem to compete in Dutch second division after earning back professional status
Vitesse Arnhem have won back their place in the second division in the Netherlands one month after they were kicked out of the professional ranks, after appealing a decision by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).
Soccer-Vitesse Arnhem win place back in Dutch professional ranks
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Vitesse Arnhem have won back their place in the second division in the Netherlands one month after they were kicked out of the professional ranks, after appealing a decision by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). Read full story
Vitesse Arnhem win place back in Dutch professional ranks
AMSTERDAM - Vitesse Arnhem have won back their place in the second division in the Netherlands one month after they were kicked out of the professional ranks, after appealing a decision by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB). Read more at straitstimes.com.
KNVB: The KNVB revoked Vitesse's professional license in July, a decision the club contested both in the KNVB appeals committee and in court. In both cases…
Vitesse has its professional license back. The Arnhem Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the Arnhem football club in its appeal concerning the...
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