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Italian eyes on Lobont
28 June: Ajax keeper Bogdan Lobont has emerged as a transfer target for Italian side Palermo. Sky Sports

Holland U20 out of World Cup
25 June: Holland under 20 have been eliminated from the World Cup. The Dutch team lost to Nigearia after penalties (10-9). Ajax.nl

Oranje U20 reach quarter finals
23 June: Holland under 20 reached the quarter finals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win against Chile on Wednesday. Ajax.nl

De Ridder's dilemma: hold out for a chance with Holland, or star for Israel?
22 June: Ajax Amsterdam forward Daniel De Ridder is facing a dilemma. He wants to play for the Netherlands, but knows he will find it hard to shine for the Orange. For Israel, De Ridder, who has an Israeli mother, would be a star. Haaretz

Maduro match winner against Benin
19 June: Holland under 20 have also won their third and final group match in the World Cup. Match winner was Hedwiges Maduro, whose nice goal was the only one of the match: 1-0. Ajax.nl

Trabelsi to stay with Ajax
17 June: Ajax have confirmed that Hatem Trabelsi will stay at the club next year after PSV Eindhoven reportedly tabled a bid for the Tunisian star. Sky Sports

African teams enjoying European influence, says Trabelsi
16 June: Tunisia captain Hatem Trabelsi believes the mentality of African players is changing for the better because so many are now with European clubs. Reuters

Maduro and Emanuelson score for Holland U20
15 June: Urby Emanuelson made his first start for Holland under 20 in the World Cup and scored a goal. Ajax.nl

New deal for Ajax starlet
15 June: Teenage defender Urby Emanuelson expects to sign a new deal with Ajax this week. Sky Sports

Maduro reveals contract talks
09 June: Ajax starlet Hedwiges Maduro is in negotiations to extend his deal after a fantastic breakthrough year. Sky Sports

Coaches salute 'The General'
06 June: Few coaches inspired as much respect as Rinus Michels. Johan Cruyff said that, in his brilliant career, he learned more about football as a player and coach from the legendary Dutchman than anyone else. UEFA.com

Ajax fighting for Rosenberg
02 June: Ajax are believed to be closing in on the capture of Malmo striker Markus Rosenberg despite having a bid rejected for the Swede. Sky Sports

AZ ace agrees Ajax terms
01 June: AZ Alkmaar midfielder Olaf Lindenbergh has agreed personal terms on a return to Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax suffer Bosman backlash
31 May: Ajax's head of scouting Ton Pronk has blamed the club's lack of European success in European competitions over the last decade to the introduction of the Bosman ruling. Sporting Life

De Jong staying at Ajax
24 May: Nigel de Jong has pledged his future to Ajax for at least one more season. Sky Sports

Van der Vaart agrees HSV deal
24 May: Ajax midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has confirmed that he has agreed terms with Bundesliga outfit Hamburg. Sky Sports

Yannis may stay at Ajax
17 May: Ajax boss Danny Blind is ready to offer striker Yannis Anastasiou a new deal. Sky Sports

Tottenham - De Ridder Interest Truth
10 May: Ajax winger Daniel De Ridder has attracted the interest of Tottenham - according to his agent Karel Jansen, writes Andrew Sleight. Clubcall

Rafael demands Ajax move
10 May: Ajax ace Rafael van der Vaart has informed the Dutch giants he wants to leave the club in the summer. Sky Sports

Van der Vaart wants to leave Ajax
10 May: Dutch international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart, who play for Ajax, reportedly told the club through his agent that he wants to change clubs this summer. Yahoo! News

Hamburg linked with Ajax ace
10 May: Bundesliga outfit Hamburg are interested in signing Holland international midfielder Rafael van der Vaart from Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax sign Derk Boerrigter
09 May: Ajax have signed Derk Boerrigter. The 18-year old left winger comes to Ajax on 1 July 2005 and signs for two years with the club. Ajax.nl

Ajax snap up Twente starlet
09 May: Ajax have snapped up FC Twente's Derek Boerrigter. Sky Sports

De Ridder set for move
05 May: A host of Premiership clubs are ready to battle it out for Ajax winger Daniel De Ridder. Sky Sports

United eye Dutch starlet
03 May: Manchester United have trained their sights on Nigel de Jong, but Ajax have insisted they will resist all offers for their talented defender this summer. Sky Sports

Pienaar shuns Ajax
28 April: Ajax starlet Steven Pienaar is reported to have rejected the offer of a new deal. Sky Sports

Ajax keen on Rosenberg
27 April: Ajax are reportedly at the head of a growing queue to land Malmo striker Markus Rosenberg. Sky Sports

Blind shaping squad
19 April: Ajax coach Danny Blind is fashioning his squad for next term but reports are suggesting he may have to work without Maxwell and Rafael van der Vaart. Sky Sports

Bergy under Ajax's gaze
18 April: Ajax are looking to persuade Dennis Bergkamp to extend his career, should the Dutch master fail to secure a new deal at Arsenal. Sky Sports

Dutch may ban away fans
18 April: High-risk matches in the Netherlands could go ahead without away fans in attendance following the trouble which flared in Rotterdam on Sunday. Sky Sports

Feyenoord doubt, Blind faith
15 April: PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar may be dominating the Eredivisie this season, but neither side can conjure a meeting which evokes such intense excitement as that between eternal rivals Feyenoord and AFC Ajax. UEFA.com

Van der Vaart injury blow
15 April: Ajax will be missing the mercurial talents of Rafael van der Vaart for Sunday's De Eredivisie showdown with Feyenoord. Sky Sports

Ajax track defender
15 April: Ajax are rumoured to be plotting a summer move to sign Vitesse Arnhem youngster Michael Jansen. Sky Sports

Ambitious Ajax target Davids
08 April: Danny Blind is looking to pull off a major coup in the summer by convincing Edgar Davids to return to Ajax. Sky Sports

Edgar Manucharyan heading back to Ajax
04 April: Ajax are set to hand a second trial to Armenian striker Edgar Manucharyan. Sky Sports

Ajax duo in tug-o-war
31 March: Marco van Basten is to sit down with Foppe de Haan next week to discuss the situation regarding Ryan Babel and Hedwiges Maduro. Sky Sports

Ajax's 'Jewish' identity turns sinister
29 March: Just minutes before a high-stakes soccer game not long ago between this city's home team, Ajax, and their rivals from the southern city of Eindhoven, a chant built to a roar in the hall packed with supporters where they were serving plastic pint cups of Dutch beer. IHT

Yannis to leave Ajax
24 March: Ajax coach Danny Blind has informed Greek striker Yannis Anastasiou that his contract will not be renewed in the summer. Sky Sports

PSV to miss out on Rafaël
17 March: Rafael van der Vaart's father has dismissed the possibility of his son jumping ship from Ajax to PSV Eindhoven. Sky Sports

Van der Vaart set for summer move
13 March: Rafael van der Vaart is ready to spark a mass transfer scramble after admitting he is likely to leave Ajax this summer. Sky Sports

Cruyff tips Neeskens for Ajax
12 March: Johan Cruyff has urged Ajax to appoint Johan Neeskens as their new coach. Sky Sports

Jol rules out move to Ajax and eyes F.A. Cup glory instead
12 March: Tottenham Hotspur manager Martin Jol has ruled out joining Ajax Amsterdam and is setting his sights on FA Cup glory with the north London club. Reuters

Blind & Silooy visit Cape Town
10 March: The third annual Ajax Cape Town coaching course which took place on the March 4-6 at Ikamva hosted over a hundred coaches from all over the country. Ajax Cape Town

Jol still in the frame for Ajax
10 March: Martin Jol has met Ajax representatives to discuss their vacant head-coach's position, but told them it could be difficult for him to walk out of Tottenham now.  The Guardian

Ajax put on hold as Jol pledges rest of season to Tottenham
10 March: Martin Jol has told Ajax officials that he feels a moral obligation to stay at Tottenham Hotspur, whom he joined four months ago, but the 49-year-old has not ruled out a move to Amsterdam. Times Online

Koeman's Blind faith
08 March: Ronald Koeman feels Danny Blind would be a good appointment for Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax in talks with Blind
08 March: Ajax, who have been linked with Tottenham coach Martin Jol, have held discussions with Danny Blind over the vacant head coaching position at the Amsterdam ArenA. Scotsman

Olsen backs Laudrup
07 March: Denmark coach Morten Olsen has backed Brondby boss Michael Laudrup to become the new Ajax manager. Sky Sports

Arnesen - Ajax want Jol
07 March: Tottenham sporting director Frank Arnesen has admitted that Ajax are pursuing Martin Jol. Sky Sports

Ajax to make a move for Jol
02 March: Ajax are stepping up their efforts to lure Martin Jol. The Dutch champions said they will speak to their shortlisted candidates this week and, though they did not name the Tottenham head coach, he is known to be their first choice. The Guardian

Koeman and going at Ajax
28 February: AFC Ajax's 3-1 defeat at AJ Auxerre in last Thursday night's UEFA Cup second leg proved to be the final straw for coach Roland Koeman, who resigned on Friday morning. UEFA.com

Ten Cate to snub Ajax
28 February: Barcelona assistant boss Henk Ten Cate has confirmed that Ajax have approached him about their vacant managerial post, but insists he will be staying at Camp Nou. Sky Sports

Jol plays down Ajax talk
28 February: Tottenham boss Martin Jol has played down talk linking him to the Ajax job. Sky Sports

Ajax target Jol
26 February: Tottenham Hotspur boss Martin Jol is reported to be on the shortlist for the Ajax job. Sky Sports

Match preview: Auxerre have it all to do
24 February: A shock Sunday defeat at FC Istres was far from ideal preparation for AJ Auxerre who must overturn a 1-0 deficit at home against AFC Ajax on Thursday to progress to the last 16 of the UEFA Cup. UEFA.com

Rafaël misses Auxerre trip
24 February: Rafael van der Vaart has been ruled out of Ajax's Uefa Cup clash at Auxerre on Thursday. Sky Sports

Racism mars Ajax victory
17 February: Dutch giants Ajax deservedly beat French side Auxerre 1-0 but their win was marred by a racist banner that greeted the visitors' Ivory Coast striker Bonaventure Kalou in their UEFA Cup third round first leg clash. Yahoo

Bafana star in brawl with lover
12 February: Bafana Bafana's Steven Pienaar and his gorgeous Dutch ex-lover have revealed that they broke up violently, fighting in their Amsterdam love nest before he locked her out. IOL

Yakubu wants permanent move
11 February: Vitesse Arnhem's Abubakari Yakubu wants to make his loan switch to the club a permanent move. Sky Sports

John O'Brien: Ready for some new questions
03 February: At this point, no one could blame John O'Brien if he was tired of being asked that question. Through several hard fought injury comebacks since a star turn at World Cup 2002, the can-do man has surely heard it a million times. Yanks Abroad

Veteran Vonk keeps Germany hopes alive
04 February: By the time the 2006 FIFA World Cup rolls around, South Africa's Hans Vonk will be 36-years-old. But the goalkeeper has every intention of taking his place among the world's best for what will be his third finals in a row. FIFA World Cup 

Blues in bid for Brazilian
26 January: Chelsea are reported to have submitted an offer for Ajax defender Maxwell. Sky Sports

Nourdin Boukhari: "I told the coach to go Oranje"
20 January: Ajax Amsterdam striker Nourdin Boukhari celebrated his return to Morocco's national team with a goal in November's friendly against Burkina Faso in Rabat. FIFA World Cup.com

Pienaar a big Bafana boost
18 January: There was good news for Bafana Bafana at the weekend when he learned that Steven Pienaar will be available for next month's friendly international against Australia. News24.com 

Local players wait for Dutch call
17 January: Dutch masters Ajax Amsterdam depart for Holland today and will reveal the names of the domestic top-flight players they are interested in signing only once they have settled down in Europe. Business Day

Jol wants Eredivisie stars
14 January: Tottenham boss Martin Jol has confirmed his interest in signing three top players from the Dutch league, including Ajax's Wesley Sneijder and Rafaël van der Vaart. Sky Sports

Ajax seek to set the record straight
12 January: Last weekend, [Ajax chairman John Jaakke] announced that Ajax will do everything in their power to shed their image as a "Jewish" club. The Times

Koeman says Ajax still have hopes of trophy title
11 January: Ajax Amsterdam coach Ronald Koeman said on Tuesday his club could still win three trophies this season despite a disappointing campaign for the Dutch champions. Reuters

Ajax to shed Jewish image
11 Jan: Dutch football giants Ajax have stepped up efforts to rid itself of its image as a Jewish football team, Ajax chairman John Jaakke announced in his new year's speech this weekend. iAfrica.com

Foals still after Sonck
10 January: Borussia Monchengladbach have confirmed that they are still hoping to sign Ajax striker Wesley Sonck.  Sky Sports

Ajax come face-to-face with Ajax
10 January: Two clubs who bear the same name, colours and owners meet head-to-head on the pitch this week in an unusual soccer match. Reuters

Youngster Scott to play against Dutch giants
09 January: Ajax Cape Town will use the Total Ajax Cup on Wednesday to parade their 16-year-old ace midfielder Granwald Scott against Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam at Newlands Stadium. Independent Online (SA)

Pienaar may miss Cape showpiece
07 January: Ajax Amsterdam star Steven Pienaar is involved in a desperate race against time to be fit for Wednesday's Total Cup challenge match against Ajax Cape Town at Newlands. Cape Times

Soetaers waits on Genk
03 January: Ajax winger Tom Soetaers has claimed that Genk are willing to offer him a route out of the Amsterdam ArenA. Sky Sports

Gladbach eye Sonck
31 December: Borussia Monchengladbach are ready to offer Belgian striker Wesley Sonck a route out of Ajax. Sky Sports

Luton Town: Dutch masters taught us how
22 December: Hatters reserve team manager Brian Stein believes he knows exactly why Luton are flying high at the top of League One this year - because they were taught an important pre-season lesson by classy Ajax. Luton Today

Ajax near Harry deal
22 December: Ajax are closing in on an agreement with Werder Bremen for Greek striker Angelos Charisteas. Sky Sports

De Boer back at Ajax
17 December: Ronald De Boer is training with Ajax, but there is no possibility of the former Netherlands international pulling on their famous jersey in competitive action. Sky Sports

Ajax trialist laid low
17 December: Ajax trialist Edgar Manucharyan is likely to be out of action for three months after breaking a bone in his foot. Sky Sports

Koeman holds Harry hope
16 December: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman remains confident he can lure Werder Bremen striker Angelos Charisteas to the Amsterdam ArenA. Sky Sports

A duel between old friends
14 December: Tuesday evening's friendly between FC Barcelona and Ajax in Elche will be a chance for two old friends to pit their wits against each other. FC Barcelona.com

Ajax coach strips Van der Vaart of captaincy
10 December: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman named Czech international Tomas Galasek as players' captain Thursday, replacing star halfback Rafael van der Vaart. Canada.com

Ajax strip Van of captaincy
10 December: Ajax have stripped Rafael van der Vaart of the club captaincy. Sky Sports

Grygera blow for Ajax
10 December: Ajax defender Zdenek Grygera has been ruled out of this weekend's Eredivisie clash with Vitesse Arnhem. Sporting Life

Ajax trial teen striker
09 December: Ajax have handed a trial to highly-rated Armenian forward Edgar Manucharyan. Sky Sports

Checking back with John O'Brien
08 December: Imagine coming from a country where not every child grows up kicking a soccer ball. US Soccer Players

Match preview: Pride and UEFA Cup berth at stake for Ajax
07 December: Having secured second place in the group standings, Bayern are guaranteed a place in the knockout phase, but Ajax are still battling for a third place finish and a spot in the UEFA Cup. UEFA.com

Koeman checks on Rosenberg
07 December: Ajax boss Ronald Koeman made the trip to Norway on Thursday to run the rule over striker Marcus Rosenberg. Sky Sports

Genk eye Ajax winger
07 December: Belgian side Racing Genk are being linked with a loan move for Ajax winger Tom Soetaers. Sky Sports

AZ to snub offers
02 December: AZ Alkmaar have warned Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord not to waste their time bidding for Denny Landzaat and Kenneth Perez. Sky Sports

Ajax to keep Maxwell
02 December: Ajax have insisted that Brazilian star Maxwell will not be sold in January. Sky Sports

De Graafschap keen on Ajax kid
02 December: De Graafschap are rumoured to be keen on Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen. Sky Sports

Ajax sweet on Denny
02 December: Ajax boss Ronald Koeman has admitted an interest in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Denny Landzaat. Sky Sports

Ajax want Kanu
28 November: Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed they are keen to entice Nwankwo Kanu back to the club where he first made his name. BBC

Ajax plot Kanu move
28 November: Ajax have confirmed an interest in former striker Nwankwo Kanu with the West Brom star a 2005 target for the Dutch giants. Sky Sports

Ajax confirm Harry talks
26 November: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed his interest in Werder Bremen's Greek forward Angelos Charisteas. Sky Sports

Match preview: Ajax desperate to revive flagging fortunes
22 November: AFC Ajax travel to Turin to face the already-qualified Juventus FC more in hope than expectation as victory may be required against one of only two teams to have won all four matches to date in this season's UEFA Champions League. UEFA.com

Ajax leave out Sonck
22 November: Wesley Sonck has been left out of the Ajax squad to face Juventus next week. Sky Sports

Ajax linked with Nonda
21 November: Ajax are being linked with a move for Monaco striker Shabani Nonda. Sky Sports

Rosales loving Ajax life
19 November: Mauro Rosales has told Skysports.com that he is thriving at Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax assessing options
19 November: Ajax are being tipped to make a raid on Universitatea Craiova during January's transfer window, while Angelos Charisteas has also come under the Dutch club's gaze. Sky Sports

Ajax eye Kanu
15 November: West Brom striker Nwankwo Kanu is being tipped to make a return to former club Ajax in January. Sky Sports

Bechan attracting interest
15 November: Ajax winger Kiran Bechan is attracting interest from ADO Den Haag and Vitesse Arnhem, ahead of a possible move in January. Sky Sports

The Big Interview: Dennis Bergkamp
13 November: Arsenal's talismanic playmaker tells Joe Lovejoy how adding a streetwise edge to his sublime ability has enabled him to survive 10 seasons in the Premiership. Times Online

Ajax aim to cut gap
12 November: All eyes will be on Amsterdam this weekend when Ajax aim to get their faltering title challenge back on track against rivals Feyenoord. Sporting Life

No more outbursts, says Sonck
12 November: Ajax attacker Wesley Sonck has vowed to refrain from giving coach Ronald Koeman any more grief over his decisions. Soccer365 

Mido admits his errors
12 November: Egyptian striker Ahmed 'Mido' Hossam has declared that he is a changed man. BBC

Ajax in for Danish kid
12 November: Ajax are rumoured to be the Dutch team vying for the signature of Danish starlet Per Weigrauch. Sky Sports

Fresh injury for O'Brien
08 November: Ajax midfielder John O'Brien's injury nightmare reared its head again at the weekend. Sky Sports

Match Preview: Maccabi out to end losing streak
03 November: Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC are seeking a rapid upturn in fortunes as they prepare to take on AFC Ajax in the UEFA Champions League at the Ramat Gan stadium on Wednesday night. UEFA.com

Ajax arrival focuses on security, not soccer
02 November: Ajax Amsterdam's players and coaching staff were whisked away under heavy security from Ben-Gurion Airport minutes after landing yesterday afternoon. Haaretz

Van Gaal walks again
02 November: Even the insiders were surprised when the crisis at Ajax claimed the head of technical director Louis van Gaal instead of coach Ronald Koeman. Soccernet ESPN

Vitesse keen on Ajax duo
02 November: Vitesse Arnhem have confirmed their interest in Ajax duo Daniel de Ridder and Kiran Bechan. Sky Sports

Koeman warns Sonck
02 November: Ajax boss Ronald Koeman has warned Belgian striker Wesley Sonk that public shows of dissent will not be tolerated. Sky Sports

Brazilian waits on Ajax
28 October: Malmö's Brazilian striker Afonso Alves is unaware of reported interest in his services from Ajax, as he explores the possibility of obtaining Swedish citizenship. Sky Sports

Koeman confirms Jan interest
28 October: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed his interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Jan Koller. Sky Sports

Soetaers eyes Ajax exit
28 October: Ajax outcast Tom Soetaers is set to seek a move away from Amsterdam in January. Sky Sports

Koller denies Ajax rumors
28 October: Jan Koller has dismissed speculation that he is interested in leaving financially struggling Borussia Dortmund for Dutch giants Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax to move for Koller
27 October: Ajax are set to make a move for Jan Koller in Germany, according to Dutch sources. Sky Sports

Warm welcome for Maccabi from Dutch 'Super Jews'
20 October: Dozens of blue-and-white Israeli flags greeted Maccabi Tel Aviv as the visiting players stepped onto the field at Amsterdam's ArenA stadium. Israel Insider

Ajax set to invest
20 October: Dutch giants Ajax have confirmed they will be investing in team strengthening in the January transfer window. Sky Sports

Ajax back in profit, wants new players
18 October: Ajax Amsterdam reported a return to profit on Monday on the back of income from player transfers and said they were in the market for new players. Reuters

Match preview: ArenA awaits Tel-Aviv arrival
18 October: AFC Ajax will welcome Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC to Amsterdam for the first time when the two sides meet on Matchday 3 of the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League. UEFA.com

Amsterdam's 'Israeli team'
18 October: In a bizarre move, a Dutch soccer team adopts a Jewish identity. Jerusalem Post

De Ridder expects to move
18 October: Daniel De Ridder believes he will be on the move from Ajax before the end of the season. Sky Sports

Sonck has Ajax future
18 October: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has insisted Wesley Sonck has a future at the Amsterdam giants, but has made it clear that the Belgian must raise his game. Sky Sports

Koeman livid with Sonck
18 October: Wesley Sonck has been told he must accept responsiblity for what he says by Ajax boss Ronald Koeman. Sky Sports

Desperate Sonck sick of Ajax
18 October: Belgium hitman Wesley Sonck has launched a blistering attack on his club Ajax. Sky Sports

Ajax turn eye to Sweden
07 October: Ajax could be ready to plunder Sweden again after the success of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, with the Amsterdam giants believed to be watching George Mourad. Sky Sports

Trabelsi close to return
07 October: Tunisian star Hatem Trabelsi came through a 90 minute youth team game, and will be keen to make his comeback for Ajax against PSV Eindhoven later this month. Sky Sports

Ajax interested in N'Kufo
07 October: FC Twente Enschede player Blaise N'Kufo is a target of Ajax according to reports in Holland. Sky Sports

Inter swoop for Van der Vaart
03 October: The Nerazzurri are already looking to the future and it's reported they have already made enquiries for Dutch prodigy Rafael van der Vaart. Channel 4

Ajax on Swede's trail
30 September: Ajax target Markus Rosenberg feels it will be too soon to leave his native Sweden for a move abroad. Sky Sports

Ailing Dutch soccer opts for play-off system
25 September: The Dutch football association KNVB announced on Friday that starting from the 2005-06 season, a play-off system will be introduced in the Premier Division to determine which teams qualify for the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. Expatica

Bogarde: Ajax deal unlikely
25 September: Winston Bogarde is continuing to train with Ajax, but the former Chelsea defender does not expect to reach a deal with the Amsterdam giants. Sky Sports

Dutch Eredivisie ready for major changes
24 September: The Dutch domestic league will undergo a big change in the 2005-2006 season, as playoffs will now decide which clubs are to qualify for the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. Soccerway

Witschge announces retirement
23 September: Former Dutch international midfielder Richard Witschge has announced his retirement from professional football. UEFA.com

Utrecht given thumbs down
22 September: If the players of the Dutch national team get their way, they will not be stepping out at FC Utrecht's home stadium in the near future. Sporting Life

Ex-Dutch international midfielder Richard Witschge retires
22 September: Former Dutch international Richard Witschge has retired from professional football after failing in his attempts to find a new club, local media reported on Wednesday. Reuters

Stekelenburg's injury woe
22 September: Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg is likely to miss the best part of two weeks after picking up a knee injury in training on Saturday. Sporting Life

Stekelenburg fears eased
21 September: Ajax will be without Maarten Stekelenburg at the weekend, but his knee injury is not as bad as was initially feared. Sky Sports

Positive Ajax face former favourite
15 September: AFC Ajax's new Argentinian acquisition, Mauro Rosales, is doubtful for Wednesday's Group C meeting with Juventus FC in Amsterdam, according to his coach Ronald Koeman. UEFA.com

Group C preview
15 September: Highly fancied Juventus will be looking to start their UEFA Champions League in good style at Ajax on Wednesday evening. Sky Sports

Zlatan ready for Ajax
14 September: Juventus striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is being tipped to start against his former club Ajax in their UEFA Champions League opener. Sky Sports

Ajax warn Trabelsi
14 September: Ajax have warned Hatem Trabelsi that he should make himself available for selection if he wants to move away from the club in January. Sky Sports

Rebel Trabelsi set for Ajax return
14 September: Ajax are confident that Arsenal transfer target Hatem Trabelsi will return to training in the next month. ESPN SoccerNet

Royal honour for De Boer
09 September: A remarkable evening in the Amsterdam Arena last night was highlighted by the award of a knighthood to one of the Netherlands' favourite footballing sons. UEFA.com

Trabelsi fails to show
09 September: Hatem Trabelsi failed to turn up for crunch talks with Ajax this week and would appear to be further away from a playing return than ever. Sky Sports

Feyenoord linked with Hatem
06 September: Feyenoord have been put forward as potential suitors for Ajax outcast Hatem Trabelsi. Sky Sports

Koné's heart trouble
06 September: Ajax are believed to have shelved their bid for Arouna Kone because the player's medical revealed a heart complaint. Sky Sports

Rafaël reveals Zlatan split
06 September: Ajax captain Rafael van der Vaart has revealed he never saw eye-to-eye with former star Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Sky Sports

Rafael not a Zlatan fan
06 September: Rafael van der Vaart says he and former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic aren't the best of friends and even claims the lanky striker injured him on purpose. ITV.com

Ajax stand firm over Trabelsi
2 September: Ajax chairman John Jaakke has urged Tunisian defender Hatem Trabelsi to swallow his pride and return to the squad. Sky Sports

Seventies style suits Van Basten
29 August: The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) recently appointed Marco van Basten as national team coach, and the former striker - once the epitome of his country's attacking style of play - appears perfectly equipped to revive the ailing Dutch masters. UEFA.com

Ajax artistry reigns supreme
29 August: Was it the culture of the club or just pure coincidence that brought the right coach, the right superstar and the right team together at the same time? UEFA.com

The people's player (Johan Cruijff)
29 August: Alongside Rembrandt and Vincent van Gogh, he is the most famous Dutchman ever. A study even proved that more than two billion people know the name of Johan Cruyff. UEFA.com

Roma make Zlatan bid
26 August: Ajax are considering an offer from Roma for Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Sky Sports

Spurs make Sneijder enquiry
24 August: Tottenham are believed to have enquired into the availability of Ajax's Wesley Sneijder. Sky Sports

Ajax's Rosales frustration
23 August: Ajax have admitted they are running out of time to secure the signature of Mauro Rosales. Sky Sports

Arsenal back for Trabelsi
20 August: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the Gunners may still complete the signing of Ajax defender Hatem Trabelsi before the transfer window closes. BBC

Van der Vaart's Zlatan anger
20 August: Tensions are likely to be high in the Ajax camp following the Netherlands' 2-2 draw with Sweden on Wednesday. Sky Sports

The crucial three
19 August: [...] With both of their rivals in a transitional phase, Ajax look like the certain number one. The title-holders have the same squad as last year and with so many young, talented players, one would assume they can only get better. ESPN SoccerNet

Ajax ace off Arsenal agenda
19 August: [Arsenal boss] Arsene Wenger has confirmed he will not resurrect his interest in Ajax defender Hatem Trabelsi. Sky Sports

Zlatan denies contract talk
17 August: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied that he has agreed a pre-contract with Juventus. Sky Sports

Ajax eye Argentine star
16 August: Louis van Gaal has stepped up his search for a new right winger, and is taking in the Olympic football tournament after being told Internazionale's Andy van der Meyde is not available. Sky Sports

Koeman pleased with Boukhari
16 August: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman has expressed delight with the efforts of Nourdin Boukhari at the weekend. Sky Sports

Dutch awards for illustrious pair
08 August: Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff were honoured by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) on Saturday at a celebration held to mark the 50th anniversary of professional football in the Netherlands. UEFA.com

R'dam fans compensated for rough justice 
06 August: Eight Feyenoord Rotterdam fans who were roughed up by riot police after a match against arch rivals Ajax Amsterdam have been paid compensation, it was confirmed Friday. Expatica

Koeman hits out over Van Persie
02 August: Ajax coach Ronald Koeman turned on his club's supporters after they subjected Arsenal's Dutch winger Robin van Persie to a torrent of abuse in the Amsterdam Tournament. SportingLife.com

Trabelsi's Gunners move in doubt
26 July: Hatem Trabelsi's proposed move to Arsenal is in danger of collapsing. ITV

Van Gaal praises courageous Overmars
26 July: Louis van Gaal described Marc Overmars as one of the finest ever Dutch players and praised his courage in retiring at the age of 31 because of persistent injury. Reuters

Trabelsi future talks soon
08 July: Hatem Trabelsi's future should be clarified in the next week, as the Tunisian is set to be given permission to talk to interested parties. Sky Sports

Most Ajax rioters escape prosecution
07 July: Most of the dozens of Ajax fans who stormed the pitch and clashed with Feyenoord reserves players in Amsterdam in April will escape prosecution. Just two suspects will appear in court on 16 July. Expatica

Gunners move for Ajax star
03 July: Arsenal are believed to have agreed a deal with Ajax for their outstanding full back Hatem Trabelsi. Sky Sports

Heitinga ready for Serie A move
02 July: Ajax defender Johnny Heitinga has opened the door for a move to Italy by saying he is ready for a new challenge. Sky Sports

Arsenal battle for Trabelsi
02 July: Arsenal today emerged as the leading contenders to sign Tunisian defender Hatem Trabelsi from Ajax. This Is London

Benfica after Van Gaal
01 July: Portuguese Cup winners Benfica are pondering the merits of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal as they look to replace Jose Antonio Camacho, snapped up a month ago by Real Madrid. Channel News Asia