On August 14, 1996, the Amsterdam ArenA opened its doors as Ajax's new stadium. Thirty years later, the Johan Cruijff ArenA remains inseparably linked with Ajax. To celebrate the anniversary of our home, we look back on the memorable moments that have defined thirty years of Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The Johan Cruijff ArenA celebrates its 30th anniversary on Friday. A fitting occasion to sit down with Ajax CEO Menno Geelen and Johan Cruijff ArenA CEO Tanja Dik. Together, they look back, take stock of the present and discuss the future. "You want to get the very best out of it for everyone who buys a ticket."
In celebration of his 75th birthday, we step inside the remarkable football mind of Louis van Gaal. Guided by original match briefings preserved in the Ajax archives, he looks back on the defining moments that shaped both his career and the club's history. From motivating his players to crafting the perfect tactical approach, Van Gaal offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the way he worked.
Louis van Gaal recently seemed thirty years younger again. The Ajax icon, who turned 75 on Saturday, took us through his preparations for the great European matches of the past. In the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Van Gaal spoke with such passion and conviction about his master plans from 1995 that it felt as if nothing had changed.