Dutch clubs to deploy ‘smart technology’ to fight fan racism


PSV Eindhoven supporters set off flares during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Feyenoord and PSV at Feyenoord Stadium de Kuip in Rotterdam on May 8, 2022. Eindhoven-based PSV, Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and PEC Zwolle have started three different programmes designed to combat anti-social behaviour by fans including racist chants. — AFP

THE HAGUE: Three top Dutch football clubs are taking part in pilot projects using smart technology including artificial intelligence to identify and fight racist behaviour by fans, the country’s football federation announced on June 8.

Eindhoven-based PSV, Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and PEC Zwolle have started three different programmes designed to combat anti-social behaviour by fans including racist chants.

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