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Watch: Ajax sub hilariously gets instant karma after refusing to give ball back to ball boy

A ball boy for Dutch club Groningen went viral on Wednesday for a humorous bit of antics with an Ajax sub during the 2-2 draw between the sides.

To provide some context, Ajax led 2-1 with just a few minutes left in the game. Ajax desperately needed the victory to maintain their lead against PSV in the Dutch table. A draw would be catastrophic.

One Ajax substitute’s time-wasting efforts went as far as holding on to one of the spare balls sitting around the field and refusing to return it to a ball boy. In a video the ball boy can be seen repeatedly asking for it back.

Watch: Ajax and Panathinaikos set UEFA record with 34 penalty kicks in shootout

Aug. 16 (Reuters) - It took Ajax 34 penalties to beat Panathinaikos 13-12 in a marathon shootout on Thursday, setting a UEFA competition record after their Europa League third qualifying round tie ended 1-1 over two legs and extra time.

Ajax, who won 1-0 at Panathinaikos last week, conceded in the 89th minute in Amsterdam, leading to the shootout that broke the previous record of 32 attempts at the European U-21 Championship semi-final in 2007 where Netherlands beat England 13-12.

Ajax vs. Panathinaikos full 34-penalty shootout

Jordan Henderson apologizes to anyone offended by his Saudi Arabia move

AMSTERDAM — Jordan Henderson, who joined Ajax Amsterdam on Thursday, has apologized again to anyone he might have offended six months after the England midfielder was the target of scathing criticism for his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

The 33-year-old met with media a day after he signed with the Dutch side having terminated his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq after six months.

Cross-sport Dopplegängers — This is what Champions League team you would support based on the NBA team you watch

NBA and UEFA Champions League teams have some dopplegängers between the sport, and are more similar than you might think.

The NBA and the Champions League are some of the most competititive and watched leagues in the world. They're the team-scoring, net-hitting, ball-shooting cream-of-the-crop sports.

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Santiago Giménez is Europe’s top-scorer — can he earn a move to Real Madrid in January?

Santiago Giménez is off to a prolific goalscoring start in the 2023-24 season with Feyenoord and last season’s performances, along with his recent form, have placed the Mexican under the radar of some of the biggest clubs in the world.

Santiago Giménez goal vs. Go Ahead Eagles; reaches double-digits in Eredivisie

Feyenoord hosted Go Ahead Eagles in the seventh match day of the Eredivisie season this Saturday in what was a comfortable 3-1 win for the Rotterdam club, with yet another Giménez goal.

Colapsa el traspaso de Edson Álvarez al Borussia Dortmund – ¿Qué pasó?

Hace varios meses se venía hablando de que Edson Álvarez tenía todo listo para dejar Ajax y sumarse al Borussia Dortmund. Que solo faltaba uno que otro detalle para sellar el traspaso y anunciarlo públicamente.

Sin embargo, este jueves el trato colapsó, luego de que el equipo alemán abandonara las negociaciones.

Traspaso de Edson Álvarez: ¿Por qué no va al Borussia Dortmund?

La noticia en torno al fracaso en la operación Álvarez - Dortmund la dio el gurú del mercado de pases, Fabrizio Romano.

Ajax's Steven Berghuis apologizes after punching a fan

Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Steven Berghuis has apologized after he appeared to strike a fan following their 3-1 loss at FC Twente on Sunday that ended their dire season on a low note.

In a video circulating on social media, Berghuis is seen lashing out at what appears to be a Twente supporter in front of the Ajax team bus before an official intervened.

Ajax women’s team has league title celebration canceled due to the men’s team poor form

Ajax Amsterdam's women's team will not be honored with a public celebration in the Dutch capital on Monday despite claiming the Eredivisie title, as club officials fear the poor performance of the men's team this season will solicit a lukewarm response.

Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema had invited the triumphant women's team for a customary balcony ceremony in the city's famous Leidseplein square, but Ajax declined the offer, leading to a significant backlash.

Edson Álvarez se hizo el Machín ante PSV y acabó tirando uno de los peores penales del 2023

Considerando lo meramente futbolístico, Edson Álvarez tuvo una muy buena performance en la final de la Copa KNVB entre Ajax y PSV. Emocionalmente, Machín también logró cobrar revancha de una burla que Patrick van Aanholt le había hecho a su compañero Jorge Sánchez hace un par de semanas.

Sin embargo, ¿qué es lo que quedará en la memoria? El ridículo penal que falló en la tanda de los doce pasos y que eventualmente le dio el título del torneo a sus rivales.

¿No que era el peor de la Eredivisie? Jorge Sánchez hace gol, da asistencia y es el mejor del partido

Ajax venció a FC Emmen por 3-1, en un duelo redondo para Edson Álvarez y Jorge Sánchez. Los mexicanos incluso conectaron en la apertura de la cuenta, en una imagen que desató una tormenta de emojis con ojitos en forma de corazón. 

Sánchez además aportó con una asistencia y fue elegido el hombre del partido, un logro quizás inesperado, pero motivante considerando las penurias que ha vivido durante la campaña

Gol de Jorge Sánchez vs FC Emmen

La conquista del lateral se produjo en el minuto 22 a balón detenido y tuvo la colaboración de Machín.

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