Amerika: blijf weg uit Rotterdam
This message is being issued to alert U.S. Citizens traveling to and residing in The Netherlands that the Rotterdam Feyenoord soccer team is scheduled to play Roda JC in the Dutch Cup Final on April 27. Press reports indicate there is the possibility of a public celebration the following day, Monday, April 28. Previous celebrations following high-profile soccer games in Rotterdam have on several occasions gotten out of hand, involving rioting, extensive vandalism, and the looting of businesses. Press reports indicate that Rotterdam municipal authorities have announced the police will adopt a policy of preventive frisking of members of the crowd expected on the Coolsingel, in the area around the Stadhuisplein in Rotterdam, on April 27. American citizens are advised to avoid the area around the Stadhuisplein, Coolsingel and surrounding areas in central Rotterdam on April 27-28, and to exercise caution, avoiding groups of people. Ja, we staan er weer goed op in het buitenland. Soccer, great game, but not in Holland...