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Go Ahead Eagles Director Calls for Unity Against Antisemitism

8/9/2025

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Jan Willem van Dop, director of Go Ahead Eagles, voiced his astonishment at Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, urging the club to tackle antisemitic chants. He lamented the absence of dialogue with Ajax and the KNVB prior to the letter, stressing the importance of unity. While condemning the offensive behavior, he called for a deeper understanding of the issue.

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Jan Willem van Dop, director of Go Ahead Eagles, voiced his astonishment at Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, urging the club to tackle antisemitic chants. He lamented the absence of dialogue with Ajax and the KNVB prior to the letter, stressing the importance of unity. While condemning the offensive behavior, he called for a deeper understanding of the issue.