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The former West Ham striker has scored twice since his arrival

Haller misses out on Ajax's European squad over error

Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag says it is "unbelievably annoying" that "an administrative error" meant the club failed to register club-record signing Sebastien Haller in their Europa League squad for the knock-out stages.

Soccer • 04 Feb 21

Sebastien Haller previously enjoyed a successful spell in the Eredivisie with Utrecht

Hammers' Haller heads to Ajax

West Ham striker Sebastien Haller has joined Ajax in a deal reported by the Dutch club to be worth €22.5m.

Soccer • 08 Jan 21

Caoimhin Kelleher handed first Champions League start

Kelleher handed start for Liverpool in Champions League

Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has been handed a start for Liverpool in tonight's Champions League clash with Ajax this evening.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Ajax are third in Champions League Group D

Covid-19 sees Ajax lose host of players for UCL game

Ajax, who are in Liverpool's Champions League group, could be without several key players after 11 squad members tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Tuesday's clash at Midtjylland, broadcaster RTL reported.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

Unlucky for some. Ajax made history with their obliteration of VVV-Venlo.

Ajax Amsterdamage: Traore leads way to baker's dozen

Ajax set a new Eredivisie record with a 13-0 away win at 10-man VVV-Venlo.

Soccer • 24 Oct 20

Klopp makes case for new-look Liverpool defence

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with how his untested centre-back pairing of Fabinho and Joe Gomez performed in the 1-0 win over Ajax in their Champions League opener.

Soccer • 21 Oct 20

Sadio Mane (L) and Mo Salah celebrate Liverpoo's goal

Fabinho shines as Liverpool make winning start at Ajax

Nicolas Tagliafico's own-goal was enough for Liverpool to beat Ajax 1-0 in the Champions League but it was the display of makeshift centre-back Fabinho which offered encouragement for the long-term absence of Virgil Van Dijk.

Soccer • 21 Oct 20

Champions League results and reports

Relive all the action from the Champions League as Liverpool travel to Ajax and Manchester City host Porto.

Soccer • 21 Oct 20

The moment Virgil Van Dijk's season was abruptly ended

Wijnaldum: Pickford's high challenge was 'stupid'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum were united in their condemnation of the Everton tackles which sidelined Virgil Van Dijk for several months and ruled Thiago Alcantara out of their Champions League opener against Ajax.

Soccer • 21 Oct 20

Blind was diagnosed with heart muscle inflammation after a Champions League game last year

Blind suffers scare as defibrillator stops during game

Ajax defender Daley Blind will undergo further tests after his implanted heart defibrillator momentarily switched off in Tuesday's pre-season friendly against Hertha Berlin, manager Erik ten Hag said.

Soccer • 26 Aug 20

AZ Alkmaar believe they should have been made the top placed team as they had beaten Ajax both home and away in the league.

AZ Alkmaar question decision to give Ajax European spot

AZ Alkmaar have written to UEFA as they want the governing body to overturn the Dutch football association's (KNVB) decision to award Ajax Amsterdam the country's sole automatic berth in the group phase of next season's Champions League.

Soccer • 25 May 20

Ajax are on top of the Eredivisie through goal difference

Dutch top flight likely over after ban extended

The Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced its intention to call an end to the season, subject to discussions with UEFA, following the government's decision to extend a ban on large gatherings until September

Soccer • 21 Apr 20

New Ajax signing Frank Stapleton pictured before an appearance against Real Sociedad in Amsterdam in 1987

Frank Stapleton at Ajax: Dundalk, Cruyff and Bergkamp

In the first of our looks back at Irish players on the continent, former Ireland captain Frank Stapleton tells Raf Diallo about the main memories from his brief spell at Ajax in 1987.

Soccer • 11 Apr 20

Poulsen is one of three coaches told to stay home

Ajax tell coaches to stay home over coronavirous fears

Ajax assistant coach Christian Poulsen and two other members of the Dutch club's coaching staff have been told to stay at home due to concerns over coronavirus, it has been reported.

Soccer • 06 Mar 20

Ziyech has now agreed personal terms on a five-year deal to join Chelsea this summer

Lampard chats convinced Ziyech to join Chelsea

Hakim Ziyech has revealed Frank Lampard played a big role in convincing him to sign for Chelsea for next season.

Soccer • 24 Feb 20

Rangers' Ianis Hagi (R) celebrates his winner

Europa League wrap: Hagi caps superb Rangers recovery

Ianis Hagi delighted both his watching father Gheorghe and the Ibrox faithful as his double sent Rangers to a breathless 3-2 Europa League comeback victory over Braga.

Soccer • 20 Feb 20

Ziyech will officially join Chelsea on 1 July

Chelsea confirm Hakim Ziyech deal

Chelsea have confirmed that a deal has been agreed with Ajax for attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech.

Soccer • 13 Feb 20

Ziyech and Ajax faced Chelsea in this season's Champions League group stages

Chelsea closing in on deal for Ajax's Hakim Ziyech

Chelsea are close to completing a deal for Ajax attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech.

Soccer • 12 Feb 20

Ajax's US defender Dest leaves Qatar over safety fears

US international Sergino Dest has left Ajax's training camp in Qatar and returned to the Netherlands over safety concerns as political tension in the region remained high.

Soccer • 09 Jan 20

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the breaking sports news from this December Wednesday morning.

Other sport • 11 Dec 19

Reece James celebrates his goal for Chelsea

Nine-man Ajax squander three-goal lead at Chelsea

Chelsea and nine-man Ajax Amsterdam battled to an incident-packed 4-4 draw in Champions League Group H on Tuesday, with the hosts coming back from 4-1 down after scoring two own goals.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19

Batshuayi breathes life into Chelsea's Euro ambitions

A late goal by substitute Michy Batshuayi propelled Chelsea to a 1-0 win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday for a second Champions League victory in Group H after a fast and furious tussle at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

Soccer • 23 Oct 19