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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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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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago
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 3 weeks ago

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	West Ham in talks to sign Ajax's Kudus West Ham are in talks to sign Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus from Ajax. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2023
Man City forward Borges joins Ajax in £17.3m deal Ajax sign Portuguese forward Carlos Borges from Manchester City in a deal worth up to 20m euros (£17.3m). BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023	Fulham sign Ajax defender Bassey for £19.3m Fulham sign Nigeria international defender Calvin Bassey for £19.3m BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
Arsenal sign Netherlands defender Timber from Ajax Arsenal complete the signing of Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax for an initial £34m. BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2023	Van der Sar 'stable but condition concerning' Former Manchester United and Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar's condition is "stable but concerning" following a bleed on his brain, his family says. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2023
Van der Sar in intensive care after bleed on brain Former Manchester United and Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar is being treated in intensive care after suffering a bleed on his brain. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023	Arsenal make £30m bid for Ajax defender Timber Arsenal have made a £30m bid for Ajax's highly-rated Dutch international defender Jurrien Timber - and are optimistic about completing a deal. BBC Sport - Published on June 20, 2023
Ajax's Berghuis banned for 'throwing punch' at fan Ajax midfielder Steven Berghuis is banned for three games after lashing out at an FC Twente fan. BBC Sport - Published on June 12, 2023	Maddison among Arsenal targets - Wednesday's gossip James Maddison is among Arsenal's targets, Bayern Munich are interested in Julian Alvarez, Mohammed Kudus is set to leave Ajax, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on May 23, 2023
Friday's Scottish gossip Ajax and Benfica are interested in landing Celtic winger Liel Abada, Hearts are keen on Livingston captain Nicky Devlin, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023	Meatballs, Marley, Cruyff: 24 hours as an Ajax fan BBC Sport's Liam Loftus travels across Europe to sample the fan culture in four of Europe's finest football cities. First stop, Amsterdam with Ajax fans Chris and Michelle. BBC Sport - Published on April 11, 2023
Ajax's Klaassen hurt by object thrown from stands Ajax's Dutch Cup semi-final at Feyenoord is stopped for almost 30 minutes after Davy Klaassen suffers a head injury when he is hit by an object thrown from the stands. BBC Sport - Published on April 5, 2023	Chelsea want £70m for Mount - Friday's gossip Chelsea will ask for as much as £70m for Mason Mount, who could join Bayern Munich, while Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus is among Manchester United's striker options, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on March 30, 2023
Leeds in talks with ex-Ajax boss Schreuder Leeds United are in initial talks with former Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder to replace Jesse Marsch. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2023	Ajax goalkeeper Gorter joins Aberdeen on loan Ajax goalkeeper Jay Gorter has joined Aberdeen on loan until the summer. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2023
'He could not change the tide' - Ajax sack Schreuder Ajax sack manager Alfred Schreuder after a run of seven league games without a win. BBC Sport - Published on January 27, 2023	Arsenal sign Dutch midfielder Pelova from Ajax Arsenal sign Netherlands midfielder Victoria Pelova from Ajax on a permanent deal. BBC Sport - Published on January 6, 2023