Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ajax stun Real Madrid with four-goal win in Bernabeu

Champions League holders Real Madrid sensationally exited the competition after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.

Soccer • 05 Mar 19

Sergio Ramos: "Looking at the result I would be lying if I said it wasn't intentional."

Ramos: I got booked so I wouldn't miss quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois felt video technology had come to the right decision after Ajax had a goal chalked off in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win.

Soccer • 14 Feb 19

Lucas Vazquez celebrates his goal at the Johan Cruijff Arena

Real Madrid leave it late to defeat dogged Ajax

Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio were on target as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg in Amsterdam.

Soccer • 13 Feb 19

AEK and Ajax charged after serious crowd trouble

There were ugly scenes before kick-off and throughout the game on Tuesday night and European soccer's governing body has taken action.

Soccer • 28 Nov 18

Ajax fans try to shield themselves from flames during clashes with Greek riot police prior to the start of the Champions League football match against AEK Athens

Petrol bomb and violent clashes mar Ajax victory

A petrol bomb was thrown and police clashed with Ajax supporters as the Dutch club reached the Champions League knockout stages with a 2-0 win over 10-man AEK Athens in Greece.

Soccer • 27 Nov 18

Young Boys edged out Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 on the night

Champions League: Young Boys, AEK and Ajax progress

Former European Cup winners Ajax Amsterdam eased into the Champions League group stage after a 0-0 draw at Dynamo Kyiv in an eventful second leg of their playoff gave the Dutch side a 3-1 aggregate win over the Ukrainians.

Soccer • 29 Aug 18

Ajax and Athens win in Champions League

Ajax beat Dynamo Kiev 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.

Soccer • 22 Aug 18

Republic of Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett, right, headed Wexford into the lead

Ajax overcome Wexford scare to open group with a win

Wexford Youths dared to dream and they took the lead against European giants Ajax at Seaview, before eventually succumbing to a 4-1 defeat.

Soccer • 07 Aug 18

Patrick Kluivert's son is on the move from Ajax to Roma

If you remember Patrick Kluivert's playing days, this will make you feel pretty old...

Soccer • 22 Jun 18

Sergi Roberto (C) celebrates scoring Barca's second goal with Lionel Messi (R) and Gerard Deulofeu (L)

Continental wrap: Messi dazzles, Neymar shines in Paris

There were tears in Spain and in France on Sunday night for the victims of the terror attacks in Barcelona, with Leo Messi and Neymar - formerly a darling of the Nou Camp but now expensively housed in Paris - showcasing their sparkling talents.

Soccer • 20 Aug 17

Abdelhak Nouri in Europa League action in 2016

Ajax youngster suffers 'permanent brain damage'

Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has suffered "serious and permanent brain damage" after collapsing during a pre-season friendly on Saturday, the Eredivisie club have announced.

Soccer • 13 Jul 17

Wayne Rooney hoists the Europa League trophy

Manchester United claim Europa League for first time

Manchester United pulled together in their city's time of darkness, showing skill and spirit to overcome Ajax 2-0 and win the Europa League.

Soccer • 25 May 17

Manchester United fans unveil a banner in Stockholm. Pic: Stretford End Flags on Twitter @SEF_MUFC

United fans vow not to be 'broken' by terrorism

Manchester United fans stood unbowed in the wake of the attack that rocked their city, with supporters uniting at home and abroad ahead of the Europa League final.

Soccer • 24 May 17

Edwin van der Sar: 'I think this team is going to stick around for a few years'

Van der Sar: Young Ajax won't be fazed by United

Ajax Amsterdam's youthful squad will not be overawed by the occasion when they face Manchester United in the Europa League final former Ajax and United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has said.

Soccer • 24 May 17

Peter Bosz admits that the Europa League final has lost some of its sparkle

Ajax boss admits final has lost some of its 'glow'

Ajax coach Peter Bosz says the Europa League final has lost its "glow" after Monday's bombing in Manchester.

Soccer • 24 May 17

Edwin van der Sar: 'It's great to have people talking about the club again, to reinvent and get to know Ajax again.'

Van der Sar dreaming of Europa raid on United

Former goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has admitted he finds his new role as chief executive at Ajax far more stressful than when he played the game.

Soccer • 20 May 17

Pressure all on United, claims Ajax boss

Ajax boss Peter Bosz has suggested the pressure will be off his side and on Manchester United when they meet in the Europa League final next week.

Soccer • 18 May 17

Ajax's youthful squad celebrate securing a place in the Europa League final

Ajax lose in Lyon but reach Europa final

Ajax secured a place in their first European final for 21 years after surviving a huge scare in Lyon, losing 3-1 on the night and finishing with 10 men, but going through 5-4 on aggregate.

Soccer • 11 May 17

Bertrand Traore, who made his international debut for Burkina Faso at the age of 15, is expected to head back to Chelsea at the end of the season

Ajax tame Lyon in Europa League

Bertrand Traore scored twice as Ajax ran out comprehensive 4-1 winners in a pulsating Europa League semi-final first-leg clash against Lyon at Amsterdam Arena.

Soccer • 03 May 17