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Šutalo joins Club of 100: 'I feel at home at Ajax and in Amsterdam'
The away match against PEC Zwolle became a special one for Josip Šutalo. The Croatian reached the magical Club of 100 and joined an illustrious list of Ajax players. In conversation with the defender, we look back on one hundred appearances for Ajax’s first team, Šutalo's development since arriving in Amsterdam, and he opens up about himself. "Teammates need to feel they can always come to me, on and off the pitch."
Redegeld: 'Ramadan in combination with high-performance sport is very impressive'
Ramadan is a period in which Muslims abstain from, among other things, eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. A challenge for anyone, especially for elite athletes. At Ajax, several players are once again took part in this period of fasting this year. How does the club deal with this? What is essential to continue performing at the highest level and what are the biggest challenges? We speak to Ajax’s Head of Performance, Martijn Redegeld. "The most important thing is that they have to indicate how they feel."
For a long time, football and baseball were intertwined at Ajax
For more than half a century, two sports were intertwined at Ajax: football and baseball. From the 1920s onwards, the American import of baseball offered footballers an ideal alternative during the summer break. Until 1972, Ajax was also a baseball club, and a successful one for many years.
126 years AFC Ajax: rich past as a baseball club celebrated with special baseball jersey
On the club's 126th anniversary, Ajax and adidas present a special baseball jersey and accompanying mini collection. The collection is a tribute to the rich baseball history, where Ajax became a four-time national champion. The baseball shirt is inspired by one of the shirts the club wore while playing baseball, with "Ajax" prominently displayed on the chest in a style characteristic of American sports.
Behind the scenes | Photoshoot for the Ajax baseball collection
Ajax also cherishes its illustrious past in baseball. What few fans know is that the Amsterdam club has also been crowned national champions four times in baseball. More than enough reason for Ajax and adidas to introduce a special baseball jersey and accompanying mini-collection on the club's 126th anniversary. We took a look behind the scenes at the photoshoot and spoke to several enthusiastic Ajacieden.
Goal of the Month February for Benyahia
The finest Ajax goal in February was scored by Isa Benyahia. The Ajax U13 player found the net in spectacular fashion last month in the home match against AFC U13. The academy talent made a brilliant contribution to a big win, as Benyahia’s side defeated their city rivals 9–1. Rayane Bounida completely surprised the young Ajacied with the Lasse Schöne Trophy at sports complex de Toekomst. The Goal of the Month is powered by Curaçao.
Ajax Insights: first starting spot for Tomiyasu a success story
Takehiro Tomiyasu had already played his first minutes for Ajax. The Japanese defender made his debut in Ajax’s red-and-white colours away at Excelsior. But on Saturday against Sparta, the defender was named in the starting line-up for the first time. And with a positive final result. Ajax won 4–0, and Tomiyasu played an important role in the second goal, the 2–0. This article was developed by Team Rockstars IT.
Highlights Ajax - Sparta | Dream debut García
Ajax secured a convincing victory in their first match under Oscar García. At the Johan Cruijff ArenA, the Amsterdam side defeated Sparta 4-0. Goals for Ajax came from Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, and Mika Godts, with the fourth goal being an own goal by Joshua Kitolano.
