On a rough night where Borussia Dortmund’s wonderkid striker Erling Haaland missed a handful of big chances and hit the woodwork, Ajax’s ambitious young core exposed their visitors with ruthless abandon en route to a 4-0 win. Antony, an Olympic gold medallist with Brazil in Tokyo two months ago, showed why many of Europe’s elite are tracking his progress. Continue reading
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Justin Kluivert at 21: What’s next for the talented Roma winger?
Despite more speculation linking him with a Premier League move, Justin Kluivert stayed put at Roma last summer. Once football resumes, the Dutch winger will be keen to make up for lost time after a season hampered by inconsistency in Italy.
Ajax’s Andre Onana reveals time has come to ‘take a step’, amid reported interest
Andre Onana has confirmed his desire to leave Ajax this summer, revealing he is ready to ‘take a step’, following speculation surrounding a potential Barcelona return while Premier League interest continues from two London clubs. Continue reading
Chelsea 4-4 Ajax: Erik ten Hag’s men dig deep in crazy eight-goal thriller
Reece James became Chelsea’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as they completed a stunning second-half fightback against nine-man Ajax, but the visitors were brilliantly defiant despite tricky circumstances on a breathless evening in west London – where the scoreline certainly doesn’t tell the full story.
3 reasons PSG should sell Neymar this summer
With reports suggesting he’s set for a return to Spain this summer, here are three reasons why PSG should finally cut their losses and sell Neymar after all…
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3 reasons why Frank Lampard should not be Chelsea’s next manager
With Maurizio Sarri officially departing for Juventus on Sunday, here’s a look at three reasons why Chelsea’s new boss should not be Frank Lampard this summer…
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3 players Barcelona should sign this summer
La Liga champions Barcelona endured an underwhelming finish to what was initially a promising 2018/19 campaign, but who should they sign to strengthen their squad this summer?
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3 reasons why PSG must go all out and sign Matthijs de Ligt
With the teenage centre-back still undecided on his future, here are three reasons why Ligue 1 champions PSG must go all out to sign him this summer…
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Super agent Mino Raiola suspended for three months with worldwide effect
Super agent Mino Raiola, who represents some of the world’s best players – including Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt – has been handed a three-month suspension by the Italian FA. FIFA have since extended his ban worldwide, effective immediately and it will end after the English summer transfer window closes.
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Ajax 2-3 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops
Tottenham defied all odds to recover against Ajax with a 3-2 win, booking an all-English UCL final in the process – but who struggled while others excelled in Amsterdam?
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Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops
Ajax were deserving winners against an underwhelming Tottenham side in their Champions League semi-final first-leg clash, but who struggled while others excelled? Continue reading
Juventus 1-2 Ajax: 5 Talking Points
Ajax stunned the world again, this time beating Juventus 2-1 (3-2 agg) to earn their Champions League semi-final place. They’ll play either Manchester City or Tottenham for a place in next month’s final, but what are five talking points from their memorable victory in Turin? Continue reading