Netherlands: Eredivisie action and Amsterdam housing protests

On October 10, 2026, several major sporting and social events took place in the Netherlands. In the Eredivisie, Fortuna Sittard and FC Twente played to a 1-1 draw. Anthony Descotte opened the scoring for Fortuna, but Robin Pröpper equalized for Twente, an event that left the veteran defender visibly emotional. Other notable Eredivisie matches included a high-scoring 3-3 draw between Go Ahead Eagles and Sparta Rotterdam, and a top clash between Feyenoord and AZ.

In international football, FC Barcelona maintained their lead with a 3-0 victory over Getafe, while Manchester United played to a 1-1 draw against Tottenham. In Israel, Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 2-0 win over Ironi Tiberias.

In Amsterdam, a housing protest titled ‘Houses for people, not for profit’ was held at Dam Square. The demonstration focused on demands for affordable housing, lower rents, and a halt to temporary rental contracts. Separately, Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema addressed a pro-Palestinian demonstration where participants expressed support for Hamas; while the expressions were described as ‘shocking and distasteful,’ they were not deemed illegal under current incitement laws.