Francesco Farioli turned 36 on 10 April, and his special day was marked by a series of heartfelt surprises. The Italian head coach received fan mail and a personal message from his football idol. "Thank you for the gifts and for everything you always do for me," said a grateful Farioli.
Francesco Farioli often gives interviews, but this time he faced a special challenge: the questions came from Ajax fans. What’s his favourite snack? Who is his favourite artist? And if he had to choose between Tuscany and Amsterdam, which would he prefer? The Italian coach also reveals which Ajax players he finds the funniest.
With Christmas around the corner and a busy first half of the year as Ajax's coach behind him, it's time to give Francesco Farioli a few hours of relaxation. We take Farioli to the Museumplein, past the ice rink and the Van Gogh Museum, and have an in-depth conversation with the Italian about his first months in Amsterdam, the players, his family, and his love for art.
A head coach is always in the spotlight, but he cannot do without good and loyal assistants. This season, Ajax is led by Francesco Farioli, who receives support and complete dedication from his compatriot Daniele Cavalletto, the Dutchman Dave Vos, and the Spaniard Felipe Sanchez Mateos. But what exactly do these assistant coaches stand for, and how do they experience working in Amsterdam? Time for an in-depth introduction.