Euro 2020: Tomas Holes, Patrik Schick help Czechs stun Netherlands in last-16
It was a calamitous outcome for the Dutch, who imploded after Matthijs de Ligt was sent off for a cynical handball 10 minutes into the second half, and they will now undergo some serious soul searching.
Jun 28, 2021, 06:43 AM IST
La Liga: Barcelona income to break the billion euro barrier
A statement from the club on Thursday said they had made record turnover of 990 million euros last season and projected an increase to 1.047 billion euros for the 2019/20 campaign.
Sep 20, 2019, 00:07 AM IST
Wanted to join Juventus even before Ronaldo asked, says Dutch footballer De Ligt
De Ligt, who captained his former club in their thrilling run to the Champions League semi-finals last season, said he did not feel any additional pressure after becoming one of the most expensive defenders in the world.
Jul 19, 2019, 16:42 PM IST
Serie-A: Juventus confirm signing of Ajax defender Matthijs De Ligt
With this move, De Ligt has now become the most expensive defender in the history of Serie A.
Jul 18, 2019, 15:01 PM IST
Ronald Koeman praises Matthijs De Ligt's recovery from first half mistake
The Dutch coach said he saw no need to talk to the 19-year-old central defender at halftime about how he failed to control an easy pass and then tripped England`s Marcus Rashford to give away a penalty in the 32nd minute.
Jun 07, 2019, 16:19 PM IST
UEFA Champions League: Donny van de Beek gives Ajax edge over Tottenham in semi-final
Such was Ajax`s domination in the early stages that they could already have virtually sealed a place in the final -- but they had to be content with Van de Beek`s 15th-minute goal.
May 01, 2019, 15:52 PM IST
Ajax youngsters say Juventus win could have been more emphatic
The 3-2 aggregate win ensured unlikely semi-final qualification for the Dutch club who have come all the way through the preliminary rounds of the competition.
Apr 17, 2019, 18:13 PM IST
Ajax's European adventure far from over: Skipper Matthijs De Ligt
Coach Erik ten Hag said the performance had been "as close to perfection as you can get" and that his young Ajax side deserved to progress.
Mar 06, 2019, 13:34 PM IST
Inspired by Zinedine Zidane, Dusan Tadic makes his presence felt to help Ajax beat Real Madrid
The 30-year-old laid on passes for Hakim Ziyech and David Neres to give Ajax an early two-goal lead at the Bernabeu, then capped a virtuoso display with a thunderous finish into the top corner to make it 3-0.
Mar 06, 2019, 10:10 AM IST
Ajax coach Erik ten Hag desperate to hold on to sought after talent
Young Dutch internationals de Ligt and de Jong are Ajax’s top commodities and offer the club a chance to make a fortune as they are linked with a bevy of big-spending teams, notably Barcelona and Manchester City.
Jan 13, 2019, 07:21 AM IST
