The Dutch Football League is organized by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbal Bond[?] (KNVB, Royal Dutch Football Association). There are two divisions for professional teams in the Netherlands: a premier division (eredivisie) and a first division (eerste divisie). Previously, a second division was also in existence, but it was discontinued after the 1970/1971 season.
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