Ajax have been pressured to relocate their Convention League playoff semifinal towards Groningen on account of Harry Types’ tour schedule.
Harry Types shall be performing on the Johan Cruijff Enviornment within the coming days (Picture: Getty)
Harry Types’ forthcoming live performance diary has compelled Ajax to shift their very important Eredivisie Convention League play-off semi-final towards Groningen to FC Volendam’s intimate Kras Stadion on Thursday. That encounter now faces doable cancellation, with Groningen supporters banned from attending.
The choice comes after hooligan violence involving Volendam followers following their 2-1 loss to Telstar final Sunday. The municipality of Edam-Volendam confirmed the choice to exclude away followers on Monday, characterising the occasions as ‘riots that had nothing to do with soccer’ and stating police, supporters and native residents have been impacted. “Nonetheless, excluding away supporters at present is important to make sure security across the stadium, within the village, and in public area as a lot as doable,” an announcement learn.
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With Ajax prevented from utilizing their residence venue as Harry Types has performances scheduled there within the coming weeks, Volendam, who consented to lease out their floor, are additionally contesting the promotion-relegation play-offs. They meet Willem II at residence on Might 23, merely two days after Ajax’s fixture and away followers are likewise prohibited.
Elsewhere, Volendam ended their marketing campaign in sixteenth place, condemning them to the relegation play-offs, whereas Willem II sealed a promotion play-off berth by ending third within the Eerste Divisie.
Volendam will journey to Willem II for the primary leg on Might 20, earlier than the return fixture takes place three days later.
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