A significant internal power struggle unfolded within the Dutch professional football club F.C. Volendam, involving two key factions: ‘Team Jonk’ and the Board of Commissioners of the club. Team Jonk, comprising individuals responsible for the club’s daily operations, namely Wim Jonk (technical manager), Jasper van Leeuwen (technical director), Ruben Jongkind (chief training officer) and Mathias Kohler (head coach) clashed with the Board of Commissioners. This dispute garnered considerable domestic media attention and was ultimately resolved through legal channels, unveiling several pertinent legal issues.

Summary

The tension between Team Jonk and F.C. Volendam had been building up for quite a while. The conflict revolved mainly around the financial situation of the club, the...

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