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Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate

Vanished: Droste Football Club, where fire spoiled the chocolate

This article profiles the history of Voetbal Vereniging Droste, a defunct corporate football club associated with the famous chocolate manufacturer. It is the 25th entry in a series focusing on sports associations and events that no longer exist.

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

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