Dutch Eredivisie Season Cancelled: Top Team Ajax Not Awarded Title
April 24, 2020
The Dutch football league has opted to shut down the Eredivisie season following new government advice.
Ajax, who had been top of the table on goal difference, will not be awarded the title, in a move which could influence a number of the other major European leagues as they discuss how to deal with the culmination of their own season.
The Dutch football have slightly had their hand forced by their government, as earlier this week events, including football matches even behind closed doors, was banned, leaving them with no option but to end the season.
However, the implications for this decision will be wide-ranging, and everybody will now await to see if there are any serious legal repercussions from this decision.
