Dutch FA to look into Vitesse links with Chelsea

(Reuters) - The Dutch FA have asked Vitesse Arnhem to comment on claims in a local newspaper interview by the club's former owner that their relationship with Chelsea has curtailed their Dutch title ambitions. "In the interests of the integrity of the (Dutch league) competition, the KNVB is to ask Vitesse to explain their organizational structure and its governance," said a statement from the Dutch FA on Wednesday. "The KNVB and Vitesse have agreed to meet soon and after discussion it will be decided whether an investigation is needed." The FA's intervention follows allegations in an interview with De Telegraaf by former Vitesse owner Merab Jordania that Chelsea exerted undue influence at the Eredevisie club and had sought to prevent them qualifying for the Champions League. He knew that he wasn't allowed to win the title with Vitesse." Chelsea declined to comment on the allegations.



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