Ajax

Man Utd agree deal with Ajax for Argentina's Martinez

July 18, 2022 | 09:38

Argentine international defender Lisandro Martinez is set to become Manchester United's third signing of the transfer window after the English giants agreed a deal with Ajax on Sunday.

Ajax stay top after battling to PSV Eindhoven draw 1

January 11, 2021 | 13:23

Ajax maintained their lead at the top of the Eredivisie on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with title rivals PSV Eindhoven.

Barcelona star De Jong relishes return of La Liga title race

June 12, 2020 | 08:39

MADRID: "What you have to understand is I really, really like football," says Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. "It's not pretend. I enjoy every minute of it."

Ajax's Ziyech to join Chelsea in 40m-euro deal

February 14, 2020 | 09:41

Hakim Ziyech will join Chelsea from Dutch champions Ajax this summer in a 40 million-euro ($43.4 million) deal, the two clubs confirmed Thursday (Feb 13).

Quickfire Ajax on verge of Champions League last 16

November 28, 2019 | 11:26

Ajax closed in on a Champions League last 16 spot on Wednesday (Nov 27) when the Dutch giants won 2-0 at Lille to open a two-point lead at the top of Group H with just one round of games to play.

Chelsea fightback salvages 4-4 draw against nine-man Ajax 1

November 06, 2019 | 09:34

Frank Lampard believes his Chelsea side are going places after summoning the spirit to fight back from 4-1 down to salvage a 4-4 draw against nine-man Ajax on what he described as a "mad" night at Stamford Bridge.

Ziyech's stunner helps Ajax ease past Valencia

October 03, 2019 | 09:20

Hakim Ziyech's brilliant goal sent Ajax on their way to an impressive 3-0 victory at Valencia on Wednesday (Oct 2) as last season's semi-finalists took control of Champions League Group H.

Ajax open Champions League account with Lille thumping amid mass fan arrests

September 18, 2019 | 08:56

Ajax began their Champions League campaign with a thumping 3-0 win over Lille on Tuesday (Sep 17) to spark hopes of another deep run in the competition after their thrilling charge to the semi-finals last season.

Ajax see off PAOK to reach Champions League playoffs

August 14, 2019 | 09:19

Ajax reached the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday (Aug 13) after seeing off PAOK Thessaloniki 3-2 in a tense encounter in Amsterdam that saw last year's semi-finalists through 5-3 on aggregate.

Ajax seal title to complete double after Euro heartache

May 16, 2019 | 09:20

Ajax were crowned Dutch champions for the 34th time on Wednesday (May 15) after they cruised to 4-1 win at De Graafschap that completed a domestic double a week after their crushing Champions League exit at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur.

Kane hopes to be fit for Spurs' Champions League final

May 09, 2019 | 09:45

Harry Kane says he is on course to be fit for Tottenham's Champions League final clash with Liverpool after the England captain joined his team's celebrations following their astonishing victory over Ajax.

Ajax coach proud of players after agonising defeat

May 09, 2019 | 09:34

Ajax coach Erik ten Hag expressed pride in his team after seeing their rousing Champions League run come to an end in cruel fashion in their semi-final against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday (May 8).

Lucas hat-trick takes Tottenham to Champions League final

May 09, 2019 | 09:32

Lucas Moura's last-gasp strike took Tottenham Hotspur to the Champions League final for the first time in their history on Wednesday (May 8), completing his hat-trick and sealing an incredible 3-2 win over Ajax to leave the Dutch side heartbroken.

Ajax stun Juventus to reach Champions League semi-finals

April 17, 2019 | 09:10

Ajax stunned Juventus to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 1997 as Matthijs de Ligt's thumping second-half header secured a 2-1 second-leg victory in the last eight in Turin on Tuesday (Apr 16).

Returning Ronaldo gives Juventus edge against Ajax

April 11, 2019 | 10:37

Cristiano Ronaldo was again hailed by Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri after scoring with his side's only shot on target to earn a 1-1 draw away to an excellent Ajax in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Amsterdam on Wednesday (Apr 10).