KPN Eredivisie, 2001-2002
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Did you know?
The Dutch professional league was initially called
'Eredivisie' (Division of Honour).
A few years ago, the KNVB allowed sponsoring of the
two professional leagues. The Dutch Football Toto
became the sponsor of the Eerste Divisie, which is
therefore still called 'Totodivisie'.
The Eredivisie was sponsored by Holland's largest
mail and telecom company. That company had just changed
its name from PTT to KPN Telecom. Because their name
was brand-new, they wanted to call the league: KPN
Telecompetition.
Now, everybody in Holland is perfectly used to the
name KPN Telecom. Therefore, KPN and the KNVB have
agreed to give the highest football league its original
name back. Since the beginning of the 2000-2001 season,
it has officially been called the KPN Eredivisie.
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