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Goooooal! June 13 grand final Cruyff Street League on Dam Square

Goooooal! June 13 grand final Cruyff Street League on Dam Square

The grand finale of the Cruyff Street League street football tournament will take place on Saturday, June 13th, at Dam Square. Top local teams will compete for the title, and the public is invited to attend and cheer for the participants.

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Babette impresses jury. Bonhoeffer College Castricum student wins 2026 KNAW Education Prize

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