Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced that all sport in the country is banned until September 1.

As a consequence, this would mean the immediate suspension of the football season, among other events.

The Netherlands, as such, is the first country to decree such a drastic measure at a governmental level.

The country's stadiums will remain closed until September 1, so the 2019/20 season can be considered to be closed.

"It's tough, but we will have to make that sacrifice," Rutte said.

As it is a government ruling, we must now wait for the reaction of the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB), who in principle could give the Eredivisie title to Ajax, the current leader and reigning champions.

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