KNVB bans 13-year-old from stadiums for five years after selfie incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has issued a five-year stadium ban to a 13-year-old German boy. The ban follows an incident during a Nations League match between the Netherlands and Germany, where the boy ran onto the pitch to take a selfie with Tijjani Reijnders. Along with the ban, the KNVB imposed a €100 fine and is considering civil action against the boy's parents for potential UEFA penalties. This enforcement is part of strict guidelines aimed at eliminating pitch invasions for the 2026/27 season.
- •Incident occurred during the Nations League match between Netherlands and Germany.
- •Boy fined €100 and banned from stadiums for five years.
- •KNVB may pursue civil action against the boy's parents.
- •Ban is part of new security measures for the 2026/27 season.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — 😱 Brutal punishment: 5️⃣-year stadium ban for a selfie
"The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has banned a 13-year-old German boy from entering any stadium in the country for five years. An offence that came at a heavy costThe incident occurred durin...
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