Tag: Ajax
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UCL: Ajax make it 2 wins, Inter Milan and Shakhtar draw
First half goals from Steven Berghuis and Sebastien Haller gave Ajax a 2-0 win over Besiktas on Tuesday. Victory helped to keep them perfect with two victories from two in UEFA Champions League Group C. The same pair had bagged all the goals in their opening rout against Sporting Lisbon. Côte d’Ivoire striker Haller, who…
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Ajax director Overmars responds to Arsenal links
Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars says he is committed to the Eredivisie giants amid reported interest from Arsenal. Overmars helped the Gunners to a league and cup double in 1998 and enjoyed a successful three-year stint in north London. Recent reports have claimed Overmars is on Arsenal’s shortlist to replace Edu as technical director, but…
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Ex-Ajax winger: Zlatan Ibrahimovic slapped me for kissing him
Former Ajax winger, Andy van der Meyde, has revealed that AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, slapped him after he kissed the Swedish international. Van der Meyde and Ibrahimovic, 39, were team-mates from 2001 to 2003 at Ajax. The pair were big egos amongst a fiery dressing room which featured huge prospects like Rafael van der…
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What made Louis Van Gaal so tough – Ex-Super Eagles winger
Former Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida has lauded coach Louis van Gaal for the influence he had in his game. The two worked together at Ajax after the former Super Eagle joined them in 1996 and was part of the squad that won the 1997/98 Eredivisie title. He left after making 77 appearances for the…
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Ajax Clinch 35th Dutch League Title With Three Matches To Spare
Ajax Amsterdam clinched their 35th Dutch league title on Sunday with a 4-0 victory over Emmen. Jurrien Timber, Sebastien Haller, Davy Klaassen and Devyne Rensch scored for Ajax in a game played in front of empty stands due to anti-Covid measures. Despite calls from the authorities to avoid gatherings, thousands of fans gathered around the…
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[Watch] Ajax legends celebrate Finidi George at 50
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, Edwin Van der Sar, Patrick Kluivert and a host of Ajax legends have sent their wishes to Finidi George on his 50th birthday. The former Nigeria international was a key figure in the Eredivisie team that silenced AC Milan to lift the 1994–95 Champions League title. And to…
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You need to leave Chelsea, Van der Gijp tells Ziyech
Former Holland international René van der Gijp has urged Hakim Ziyech to leave Chelsea. The former Ajax midfielder again was ignored by Blues manager Thomas Tuchel for last night’s Champions League win against Porto. Asked about the situation, Van der Gijp said on SBS6: “Well, well when Frank Lampard was still the trainer, he was…
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Why I almost turned down Barca – De Jong
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong admits he had doubts about initially moving to Camp Nou. De Jong joined Barca 18 months ago from Ajax and admits he spoke to Blaugrana coach Ronald Koeman, when he was still Oranje boss, about the move. He told Esport3: “I asked him some questions about Barça and he told…
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Liverpool ride luck as own goal secures win at Ajax
Liverpool beat Ajax Amsterdam 1-0 away with a fortunate own goal in their UEFA Champions League group stage opener on Wednesday. They rode their luck at times but still showed their title credentials. Ajax full-back Nicolas Tagliafico turned the ball into his own net in the 35th minute to ensure a winning start in Group…
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Barca sign Ajax right back for €21m
Spanish giants FC Barcelona have announced the signing of right full-back Sergino Dest from Ajax for 21 million euros plus a further 5 million in variables. Dest, who signed a five-year contract, will have a buyout clause at 400 million euros. The Catalan club said the new signing will be presented on Friday afternoon. In…