haarlemsdagbladJun 16, 2026, 15:52

Fred sits with Heemskerk flag at Oranje match in the US: ‘In the stadium they checked if it was a radical political statement’

Heemskerk resident Fred Roest brought his village flag to the Netherlands national football team's match against Japan in the United States. Stadium security thoroughly inspected the banner to confirm it was not a radical political symbol before allowing it into the stands.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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