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Friday, 24 January 2014 - 13:50

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Dutch football ref suspended for prank

Referee Bas Nijhuis was suspended by the Dutch Football Association for inappropriate behavior during a training camp in Belek, Turkey, Nos reported. Bas Nijhuis / Wikipedia The 37-year old Nijhuis was given a disciplinary punishment after "school trip behavior" at the training camp. The news was confirmed by a spokesman of the Dutch Football Association. Nijhuis did not whistle past weekend in the match between Go Ahead Eagles and Go Ahead Eagles. In addition, he did not get any match in the cup and will also miss the Premier League this weekend.

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