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De Mos warns Ajax of in-form Weghorst before Twente trip
The former Ajax coach believes Wout Weghorst’s form and motivation could make him the decisive threat in Sunday’s Eredivisie meeting.
Tolu eyes Patrick Kluivert benchmark in Ajax trip to Twente
The on-loan striker can match a scoring mark set by the former Ajax forward during the 1994/95 season.
Ajax and FC Twente carry strong form into Enschede clash
Only one point separates the Eredivisie rivals after both recorded emphatic victories in Europe and won their latest domestic fixtures.
Ajax loanee Konadu scores twice after penalty miss in Lommel draw
Don-Angelo Konadu recovered from an early setback to earn Lommel SK a 2-2 draw away to Royal Antwerp.
Bouwman and Schaken earn first Jong Oranje call-ups for Denmark play-off
Michael Reiziger has included the Ajax defender and Feyenoord forward in his squad for two decisive European Championship qualifiers.
Ajax CEO Menno Geelen to leave in April 2027
The long-serving executive and the club have jointly agreed to part ways, with an external agency assisting the search for his successor.
Owen Wijndal revival sparks Oranje chants from Ajax supporters
The left-back continued his resurgence with a goal and an assist in Ajax’s 6-1 Conference League win over FC Midtjylland.
Opta gives Ajax and Twente near-certain European progression chances
The Conference League pair are rated at 99.58 per cent to advance, while Champions League defeats have left Feyenoord and PSV facing less favourable outlooks.
Tolu and Wijndal shine as Ajax hit Midtjylland for six
Ajax moved back on course in the Conference League with an emphatic 6-1 away victory, inspired by Tolu Arokodare and Owen Wijndal.
Danish press hails Tolu after Ajax dismantle Midtjylland
Ajax’s 6-1 Conference League victory prompted fierce criticism of Midtjylland and glowing reviews for the Amsterdam side’s imposing striker.
Memphis Depay reportedly set to miss Netherlands squad again
Injuries are expected to rule Depay, Jeremie Frimpong and Nathan Aké out of the Nations League games against Greece and Germany.
Klaassen credits half-time plan as Ajax sweep aside ten-man Midtjylland
Ajax captain Davy Klaassen said better penalty-area occupation helped drive an emphatic second-half display in a 6-1 Conference League victory in Denmark.
Baas embraces new midfield role after late tactical switch
The Ajax defender completed 90 minutes as a holding midfielder in Denmark after learning of the positional change only a day before the game.
Dutch wins deliver coefficient boost but Belgium pull further clear
Victories for Ajax, NEC and FC Twente earned the Netherlands a full UEFA coefficient point, although defeats elsewhere limited the impact of the European week.
Ajax hit 61 goals in most prolific start since 1997
Míchel Sánchez’s side have scored freely across their opening 20 competitive matches and will take a five-game winning run into Sunday’s meeting with FC Twente.
Youri Baas says he has heard nothing from Barcelona after transfer link
The Ajax defender views the reported interest as a compliment but says there has been no direct contact with him.
Danish media praise Ajax player while criticising Midtjylland goalkeeper Nordin Bakker
De Telegraaf highlights contrasting Danish press reactions, with an Ajax player earning praise and Dutch goalkeeper Nordin Bakker coming under fire.
Wijndal earns Oranje chants after starring in Ajax rout
The left-back was involved in three goals as Ajax beat FC Midtjylland 6-1 in Denmark, prompting away supporters to call for his Netherlands return.
Ajax winger Abdellah Ouazane one booking away from Eredivisie ban
The 17-year-old has collected four yellow cards and could be suspended during Ajax’s upcoming domestic schedule.
Van den Brom hails 18-year-old Nijstad after Twente’s European comeback
Ruud Nijstad’s first headed goal helped spark FC Twente’s turnaround against Pafos, earning praise from his coach and captain.
Marcos Leonardo ends Ajax goal drought in Midtjylland rout
The Brazilian striker scored his first goal since August during Ajax’s 6-1 Conference League victory before marking the moment with a burst of social-media posts.
Dutch clubs create breathing room in UEFA coefficient race
Six points from the latest European round have strengthened the Netherlands’ position and increased the gap to 11th place.
AZ lead Dutch clubs in estimated UEFA earnings
Voetbal International calculates that AZ’s Europa League income is approaching €13 million, while NEC have passed €11 million and Conference League participants Ajax and FC Twente are above €6 million.
Arokodare earns Danish praise after Ajax hit Midtjylland for six
The Nigerian striker scored twice and supplied an assist as Ajax capitalised on a first-half red card to claim a 6-1 Conference League win in Herning.
Míchel praises Ajax intensity after six-goal Conference League rout
The Ajax coach hailed his side’s execution in Denmark, while Tolu Arokodare celebrated a productive night and the contribution of fellow striker Marcos Leonardo.
Ajax fans call for Owen Wijndal’s Oranje return after Midtjylland display
The left-back scored and assisted during Ajax’s 6-1 Conference League victory in Denmark, prompting a message from the travelling support to Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández.
Arokodare explains touchline exchange after Ajax rout Midtjylland
The striker scored twice in a 6-1 Conference League victory before clarifying his animated first-half conversation with coach Míchel Sánchez.
Ajax hit six in emphatic Conference League win at Midtjylland
Tolu Arokodare scored twice as the Amsterdam side capitalised on a first-half red card to record a commanding 6-1 victory in Denmark.
Kieft criticises Kehrer after Midtjylland equaliser against Ajax
Wim Kieft and Ronald de Boer blamed Thilo Kehrer's defending after officials allowed Friday Etim's first-half goal to stand in the Conference League.
Ronald de Boer backs Ajax teenager Abdellah Ouazane for bright future
The former Ajax player praised the 17-year-old attacking midfielder’s ability and mentality, while Wim Kieft urged him not to leave the Netherlands too soon.
Club Brugge expected to field familiar faces in Eindhoven
Hans Vanaken and former Ajax winger Carlos Forbs are among the players tipped to start, with Club Brugge reportedly unlikely to experiment.
PSV expected to keep Pepi on bench against dangerous Club Brugge
Peter Bosz is tipped to make one change from the side that routed Willem II, while former Ajax winger Carlos Forbs represents a major threat for the Belgian leaders.
Brian Brobbey signs new Sunderland contract until 2031
The former Ajax striker has committed his long-term future to Sunderland after scoring three Premier League goals so far this season.
Ajax to face Bayern Munich in opening match at new Nairobi stadium
The Dutch club will meet Bayern on 5 January in a friendly inaugurating Kenya’s 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium.
Ajax and Barcelona legends to honour Johan Cruyff in charity match
Former players from both clubs will meet at the Johan Cruijff Arena on the anniversary of Cruyff’s Ajax first-team debut.
Van Meenen explains why referees rarely speak publicly after matches
Officials may address exceptional, widely debated incidents when further explanation can clarify the decision-making, but a simple admission of error is considered insufficient.
KNVB prepares seven referees for more Eredivisie showpiece assignments
A development group will receive additional coaching and greater responsibility as Dutch refereeing officials plan for the eventual succession of Danny Makkelie and Serdar Gözübüyük.
Koster, 71, makes sentimental return with Schouws amateur side
The former Netherlands international and experienced club coach will take charge of a regional representative team in his native Schouwen-Duiveland.
Ajax lose resurgent Kasper Dolberg for rest of season
Marciano Vink and Cristian Willaert say the striker’s cruciate ligament injury is a major setback after he fought his way back into the starting side.