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The history of Dutch Eredivisie football
The Eredivisie (Honorary Division) was established in 1956 as the top professional football league in the Netherlands. It replaced the previous regional championships and created a unified national league system.
The league has evolved from its original format to the current 18-team round-robin system. The season typically runs from August to May, with teams playing each other twice.
The Eredivisie is one of the most competitive leagues in Europe and has produced notable European successes, including Ajax's 4 European Cup/Champions League titles.