As previously mentioned, the heavily anticipated soccer match between bitter rivals Ajax and Feyenoord has resulted in strict regulations and extra precautions taken in order to keep order during the game.
A Rotterdam judge upheld the ban on the sale AND consumption of alcohol in the centre of the city on the afternoon of the game. Local bar owners have appeared in court opposed to the ban, which lasts all day until midnight.
The ban was introduced by the mayor of Rotterdam, Achmed Aboutaleb, who was pleased to hear the decision of the court according to a Dutch newspaper (dutchnews.nl)'I accept these are hard and far-reaching measures but they are unfortunately necessary to ensure public order and the safety of Rotterdammers,' explained the mayor.
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