The Dutch soccer club was docked 18 points and demoted during the probe of Russian ties

Vitesse are given 18-point deduction and RELEGATED from Eredivisie. KNVB imposed the deduction after investigators found that the club persistently fell short of meeting the requirements of licensing regulations over an extended period. The club have been released from the top flight of the Dutch Premier League.

Vitesse Arnhem relegated from Eredivisie after 18-point deduction. Dutch football association has deducted 18 points from the club. The Dutch FA has confirmed the club will be relegated from the top flight. Vitese Arnhem are currently ninth in the table, three points behind leaders Ajax.

Dutch soccer club Vitesse docked points and relegated during probe of Russian ties to Abramovich. Soccer club docked 18 points and will be relegated from the Dutch top division. Vitese Arnhem has been docked from the Netherlands top division following the probe.