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Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax, also known as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam, or commonly Ajax, is a Dutch professional football club based in Amsterdam, that plays in the Eredivisie, the top tier in Dutch football. Historically, Ajax is the most successful club in the Netherlands, with 36 Eredivisie titles and 20 KNVB Cups. It has continuously played in the Eredivisie since the league's inception in 1956, and along with Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven, it is one of the country's "big three" clubs that have dominated that competition.

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Feyenoord v Ajax postponed because of police strikes Sunday's Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax is called off because the "safety of players and public cannot be guaranteed without police" at the match. BBC Sport - Published on August 28, 2024
Will De Ligt finally settle down at Man Utd? After underwhelming spells at Juventus and Bayern Munich, can former Ajax wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt finally click at Manchester United? BBC Sport - Published on August 13, 2024
Aston Villa sign Netherlands winger Grant from Ajax Aston Villa sign Netherlands winger Chasity Grant from Ajax for an undisclosed fee. BBC Sport - Published on August 8, 2024

Salah set to stay at Liverpool - Tuesday's gossip Mohamed Salah set to stay at Liverpool, PSG cool interest in Marcus Rashford, Ajax want to reappoint Erik ten Hag, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on April 30, 2024
Ajax suffer record 6-0 defeat by rivals Feyenoord Ajax's turbulent campaign hits a new low as they suffer a record 6-0 loss to rivals Feyenoord in the Eredivisie. BBC Sport - Published on April 7, 2024
Insider trading allegation leaves new football club chief executive facing the sack just weeks into role The new chief executive of beleaguered Dutch football club Ajax is facing the sack for alleged insider trading. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2024

Ajax suspend CEO Kroes for alleged insider trading Ajax chief executive Alex Kroes has been suspended by the Dutch club's supervisory board over allegations of insider trading. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2024
Eriksson to fulfil Anfield 'dream' with Liverpool greats Sven-Goran Eriksson says it will be "like a dream" to lead out a Liverpool legends team against a side of former Ajax greats at Anfield on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Nusken goals put Chelsea in control of quarter-final Sjoeke Nusken's double helps Chelsea earn a comfortable win at Ajax and take control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2024
Villa held by Ajax in Conference League first leg Aston Villa are held to a goalless draw by Ajax in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 tie at the Johan Cruyff Arena. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024

Ajax move was right for me and my family - Henderson England midfielder Jordan Henderson says his decision to join Ajax from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq was "the best move for me and my family". BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Ajax move a football decision - Henderson Jordan Henderson says his move to Ajax from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq is a "football decision", adding that "sometimes these things don't work". BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024
Klopp unsure how people 'dare to judge' Henderson Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he does not know how people "dare to judge" Jordan Henderson after the former Reds midfielder left Saudi Arabia club Al-Ettifaq to join Ajax. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024	Henderson leaves Saudi after six months to join Ajax England midfielder Jordan Henderson leaves Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after less than six months and joins Dutch club Ajax. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2024
England midfielder Henderson close to joining Ajax England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to leave Saudi club Al-Ettifaq after less than six months and close to joining Ajax. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2024	Amateurs Hercules knock Ajax out of Dutch Cup Ajax suffer one of the biggest shocks in their history as they lose 3-2 at USV Hercules in the second round of the Dutch Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 21, 2023
Dutch star linked with Premier League move - Sunday's gossip Ajax midfielder linked with Premier League switch, Manchester City keen on Argentine teen, Lewandowski future, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023	Ajax forced to close part of stadium over crowd trouble Ajax are fined and will have part of their ground closed for their Eredivisie match against Vitesse Arnhem after crowd trouble marred September's defeat to Feyenoord. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2023
Keeper recovering after being knocked unconscious Dutch goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen is continuing his recovery, say club RKC Waalwijk, after he was knocked unconscious during a match against Ajax. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2023	Dutch match abandoned after keeper knocked unconscious A Dutch-top flight match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax is abandoned after the home goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen is knocked unconscious. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2023
Fans clash with police as Ajax v Feyenoord abandoned There was fan unrest outside the Johan Cruyff Arena when the Eredivisie match between rivals Ajax and Feyenoord was abandoned as home fans threw flares and fireworks onto the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2023	Ajax v Feyenoord to resume without fans after chaos Ajax's abandoned match at home to rivals Feyenoord will be completed behind closed doors on Wednesday, the Dutch FA confirm BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2023
Match abandoned and fans clash with police after flares thrown onto Ajax pitch Ajax and Feyenoord's Eredivisie clash was called off after fans threw flares onto the pitch at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2023	Ajax v Feyenoord abandoned after fans throw flares Ajax's game against Feyenoord on Sunday was abandoned by the referee after home supporters threw flares and fireworks on to the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Klaassen joins Inter as Jovic signs for AC Milan Inter Milan sign Davy Klaassen from Ajax, Luka Jovic joins AC Milan and Union Berlin sign Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci. BBC Sport - Published on September 1, 2023	Why I play football - Man Utd's Christian Eriksen Manchester United's Christian Eriksen tells Football Focus about his journey from Ajax to Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2023
West Ham sign entertainer Kudus from Ajax for £38m West Ham sign Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus as David Moyes gets fresh reinforcement. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2023