Ajax 2025-26
No club in European football carries a legacy quite like Ajax Amsterdam. The inventors of Total Football, four-time European champions, and creators of some of the greatest players in history. Under Francesco Farioli, the Johan Cruyff Arena is rebuilding its identity — attacking, expressive, fearless — and Dutch football is watching closely.
The Ajax Story 2025-26
Total Football’s Living Legacy
Ajax did not just invent a system — they invented a philosophy. The Total Football tradition demands that every outfield player can play in any position, that pressing is a collective act, and that beautiful attacking football is non-negotiable. After a painful few years that saw the club slide from Champions League semi-finalists to Eredivisie also-rans, the DNA is being restored under Farioli's demanding stewardship.
Champions League Return: Europe Awaits
The Johan Cruyff Arena under the lights for a Champions League night is one of football’s great atmospheres. Ajax’s return to European group stage football means facing the continent’s elite once more — exactly the environment that the club’s academy players are bred to thrive in. Steven Bergwijn’s pace, Brian Brobbey’s physicality, and a defence rebuilding its confidence all have a stage to prove themselves.
The Academy Machine Keeps Turning
De Toekomst, Ajax’s legendary youth academy, has produced more first-team professionals per graduate than almost any other club in history. The names read like a who’s who of world football. Today’s teenagers training at the facility may be tomorrow’s world-class stars — and the club’s ability to identify, develop, and export talent remains its greatest financial and sporting asset.
Ajax Highlights
Analysis & Opinion
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Man Utd make ‘official contact’ with Ajax and transfer is fully expected
Man Utd make ‘official contact’ with Ajax and transfer is fully expected
Sunderland complete Tyne-Wear derby double over Newcastle as Brian Brobbey hits last-gasp winner
NEWCASTLE 1-2 SUNDERLAND: Brian Brobbey's 90th-minute strike was enough for Sunderland to take all three points against Newcastle after Anthony …
Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland: Brian Brobbey runs the hosts ragged to write his name in Tyne-Wear derby folklore - as Newcastle's composure evaporates to compound Eddie Howe's nightmare week
CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Brian Brobbey's dramatic 90th-minute equaliser secured all three points for Sunderland their unbeaten run …
PSV crowned Eredivisie champions, Hearts drop points at Livingston and more – matchday live
Buildup to Sunday’s football action Get in touch: mail Simon and follow us on BlueSky On the one hand, he …
PSV crowned Eredivisie champions, Celtic lead Dundee and more football – clockwatch live
Updates from Sunday’s football action around Europe Get in touch: mail Dominic and follow us on BlueSky On the one …
PSV crowned Eredivisie champions, Celtic level at Dundee and more football – clockwatch live
Updates from Sunday’s football action around Europe Get in touch: mail Dominic and follow us on BlueSky On the one …
PSV crowned Eredivisie champions, Celtic win at Dundee and more football – clockwatch live
Updates from Sunday’s football action around Europe Get in touch: mail Dominic and follow us on BlueSky On the one …
Sunderland issue strong statement as Brian Brobbey hit with vile racist abuse
Sunderland have condemned the racist abuse that Brian Brobbey was subjected to in the aftermath of their win over Tottenham …
Experts rule that Brian Brobbey SHOULD have been sent off against Tottenham after causing Cristian Romero's season-ending injury
If Tottenham are relegated this season - few refereeing decisions will be cursed more than Brian Brobbey escaping being sent …
Eredivisie star ‘very open’ to Arsenal transfer as he breaks silence on rumours after Romano update
VoetbalPrimeur: Ibrahimovic ready for Milan return after unsuccessful Ajax loan
Netherlands vs Sweden - World Cup Group F LIVE: Brian Brobbey scores quickfire double to give the Dutch lift off in Houston as Ronald Koeman's side aim for first win
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as the Netherlands take on Sweden in …
Netherlands vs Sweden - World Cup Group F LIVE: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo adds to Brian Brobbey's quickfire double as Ronald Koeman's side aim for first win
Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as the Netherlands take on Sweden in …
Brilliant Brian Brobbey outshines Gyokeres and Isak in defiance of critics back in the Netherlands - as Graham Potter faces questions over pitiful Sweden display, writes IAN HERBERT
Dutch fans will not be getting idealistic about overcoming a Swedish side who reverted to their qualification levels, but it's …
Netherlands vs Sweden - World Cup Group F RECAP: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo adds to Brian Brobbey's quickfire double as Ronald Koeman's side aim for first win
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the team news and latest updates as the Netherlands take on Sweden in …
Shocking Sunderland stat re-emerges, following Brian Brobbey masterclass
Sunderland have came a long way, and the 2026 World Cup will see a staggering amount of Black Cats representation
Brian Brobbey bags a brace and Deniz Undav, supersub: World Cup Daily – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning , Dan Bardell and Leander Schaerlaeckens after the Netherlands thrash Sweden and Germany …
The Netherlands' deadly striker who bounced back from extortion nightmare to shine at the World Cup: Brian Brobbey escaped Amsterdam gang violence and is now bullying defences for Ronald Koeman's side
CHRIS WHEELER: If you were asked to name the players who scored twice for their country in the second round …