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Milan Opened Talks for Eredivisie Star Forward

July 3, 2021 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Ajax, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have reportedly set their sights on Ajax captain and headline performer Dusan Tadic to reinforce the attacking department. As reported by Calciomercato, the Rossoneri have laid the groundwork for the Serb's arrival.

André Onana will join Inter to be the starter since he signed a considerable contract. However, the goalkeeper has struggled since returning.

Inter Willing to Play the Long Game to Bring in Their Next Goalkeeper

July 1, 2021 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Samir Handanovic will remain the Inter starter in 2021/2022, but the club is already preparing for the future. He has just a season left on his deal, and he is 36-year-old. The Nerazzurri are tracking André Onana, who is in the same situation at Ajax. They want to add him for free next summer. His salary is not particularly high, plus he already has international experience and is in his prime. He is currently serving a doping-related suspension.

Roma took quite a scare on Thursday night but managed to hold Ajax to a 1-1 draw that earned them a spot into the Europa League Semi Finals

Ajax Scare Roma but Dzeko Pushes Giallorossi to Europa League Semis

April 15, 2021 Matteo Carnevale Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Roma, Serie A

Roma did it. The Giallorossi took quite a scare on Thursday night but managed to hold Ajax to a 1-1 draw that earned them a spot into the Europa League Semi Finals. They fill now face a Manchester United side whose name may elicit some nostalgic yet dreadful memories for the Roma fans.

Roma came from behind on Thursday night to snatch a precious 1-2 away win to Ajax that put them closer to the Semi Finals of the Europa League

Roma Come from Behind to Shock Ajax at the Johann Cruijff ArenA

April 8, 2021 The Cult of Calcio Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Europa League, European Cups, Roma, Serie A

The last bastion of Italian presence in Europe this season continues to hold as Roma came from behind to snatch a precious 1-2 away win to Ajax that put them closer to the Europa League Semi Finals. Paulo Fonseca's squad built the comeback thanks to two of the most criticized men in their roster - Pau Lopez and Roger Ibanez.

Can Milan Beat the Odds and Land the New Ajax Jewel?

February 5, 2021 Michel Sakr AC Milan, Ajax, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Soualiho Meïté, Mario Mandzukic and Fikayo Tomori have all arrived last month to bolster Stefano Pioli's squad. However, Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara are apparently still high on the youth revolution, and therefore Milan are tracking another young sensation in Brian Brobbey.

In the Champions League Group D’s decider, Ajax and Atalanta went head to head to qualify for the last 16 alongside group winners Liverpool

Atalanta Top Ajax in Champions League Group D Big Tie

December 9, 2020 Ed Summers Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football 2 comments

In the Champions League Group D’s decider, Ajax and Atalanta went head to head to qualify for the last 16 alongside group winners Liverpool. With no game at the weekend due to the postponement of their match-up with Udinese, La Dea came into the match fresh and raring to go despite the shocking rumors of Gian Piero Gasperini's potential resignation.

Champions League Round 6: Preview and Lineups

December 7, 2020 Michel Sakr Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Serie A

It's the last round of the Champions League group stage, as we'll find out the identities of all 16 teams qualified for the knockout stages. Dramatical scenarios are in store as three Italian sides will be hoping to seal their tickets to the next phase of the competition. So here is our preview and probable lineups for Round 6 of the Champions League group stage.

Never say never with Atalanta: The Bergamaschi managed to cancel Ajax double lead with a Duvan Zapata brace to hold the Dutch to a 2-2 draw

Zapata Brace Cancels Ajax Double Lead to Revive Atalanta

October 27, 2020 Matteo Carnevale Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Atalanta, Champions League, European Cups, Italian Football, Serie A 2 comments

Never say never with Atalanta: The Bergamaschi managed to cancel a double lead for Ajax with a Duvan Zapata brace to hold the Dutch to a 2-2 draw in their second Champions League outing and maintain the second place in Group D behind Liverpool. Gian Piero Gasperini's war machine, however, is continuing to show some cracks, especially in defense.

Matthijs De Ligt’s Unexpected Serie A Struggle at Juventus

November 13, 2019 Nedim Maric Ajax, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A

When Matthijs De Ligt joined Juventus this summer, he was supposed to be the crown jewel of the Bianconeri ambitions. The 20-year-old represented everything Juventus were looking for in a player, fitting the bill as a ball-playing center-back who could slide just right in with Maurizio Sarri’s possession-dominant style of play. However, something went wrong in the process.

Assi di Coppe: Tottenham Grab Last Minute Ticket to Final

May 9, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Tottenham

It happened again. Yet another last minute comeback, to further embellish a Champions League edition that could arguably end up being the most exciting ever. This time, it was Tottenham’s turn to pull out the most incredible of victories, stunning Ajax with a shocking 2-3 late win that projected them straight into their first Champions League Final in their history.

Assi di Coppe: First UCL Semifinal Round Favors Ajax

May 1, 2019 The Cult of Calcio Staff Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Tottenham

Ajax don’t want to stop. The white-and-red won 1-0 in London over Tottenham, and can now legitimately aim at reaching the Champions League Final for the first time in 23 years. A lone goal by midfielder Donny van de Beek stunned the Tottenham Stadium and the Semifinal debuting Spurs to secure his side a strong advantage in view of next Wednesday’s second leg.

Assi di Coppe: Ajax Knock Juve Out, Extend UCL Curse

April 17, 2019 Matteo Carnevale Ajax, Assi di Coppe, Champions League, Juventus

Juventus’ Champions League Curse continues. The Bianconeri ended their run in the elite European competition once again in the Quarter Finals, demolished by a magnificent Ajax. Coach Erik ten Hag’s squad raided the Allianz Stadium, snatched an epic 2-1 win, and progressed 3-2 on aggregate to show their face among the Top Four after 22 years.

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