Showing posts with label A.F.C. Ajax. Show all posts
Showing posts with label A.F.C. Ajax. Show all posts
Thursday, December 14, 2017

14 December 1986 - The Debut Of Dennis Bergkamp

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On 14 December 1986, Dennis Bergkamp made his professional debut, coming on as a late substitute for Ajax against Roda JC. Born in Amsterdam...
Monday, November 20, 2017

20 November 1957 - Ajax Goes European

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On 20 November 1957, Ajax made their first European Cup appearance, beating East Germany's SC Wismut in the Round of 16. They later we...
Monday, February 20, 2017

20 February 1971 - The Mighty Finn

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On 20 February 1971, Finnish striker/midfielder Jari Litmanen was born in the city of Lahti. He went on to become the national team's al...
Thursday, June 2, 2016

2 June 1971 - It's True, Defense Wins Championships

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On 2 June 1971, Ajax won the first of their three consecutive European Cups, beating Panathinaikos 2-0. Prior to the start of the tournament...
Saturday, September 26, 2015

26 September 1990 - Bergkamp's International Career Takes Flight

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On 26 September 1990, Dennis Bergkamp made his international debut for the Netherlands in a friendly against Italy. He would go on to become...
Saturday, August 1, 2015

1 August 1976 - Kanu Can Do

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On 1 August 1976, future Nigerian striker Nwankwo Kanu was born in the city of Owerri. He would go on to become one of the most decorated Af...
Sunday, July 12, 2015

12 July 1988 - An Award For Winning Awards

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On 12 July 1988, UEFA recognized Juventus as the first club to win all three of UEFA's major competitions — the European Cup, the Cup Wi...
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

2 June 1971 - It's True, Defense Wins Championships

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On 2 June 1971, Ajax won the first of their three consecutive European Cups, beating Panathinaikos 2-0. Prior to the start of the tournament...
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

18 March 1900 - Ajax The Great

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On 18 March 1900, AFC Ajax were founded in Amsterdam. They have since become one of the world's most successful clubs, pioneering tota...
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

31 December 1973 - Cruyff Returns To The Top

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On 31 December 1973, Dutch international Johan Cruyff won the European footballer of the year award, the Ballon d'Or. It was the secon...
Friday, November 28, 2014

28 November 1995 - Danny Plays A Blinder

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On 28 November 1995, Ajax claimed their second Intercontinental Cup by defeating Grêmio on penalties, 0-0 (4-3), before a crowd of 47,000 ...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

26 November 2003 - Milan's Maldini Makes His Mark

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On 26 November 2003, Milan defeated Ajax 1-0 in a Champions League group stage match before a crowd of 50,000 at Ajax's Amsterdam Aren...
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Friday, October 31, 2014

31 October 1964 - Birth Of The Dutch Master

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On 31 October 1964, World Player of the Year and three-time European Footballer of the Year Marco van Basten was born in Utrecht. In ...
Friday, October 3, 2014

3 October 1981 - The Sweet-Finishing Swede

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On 3 October 1981, Swedish international Zlatan Ibrahimović was born in Malmö. The striker, who currently plays for PSG, is now one of the...
Sunday, August 31, 2014

31 August 1979 - Bayern Spoils The Party

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On 31 August 1979, Bayern Munich defeated hosts Real Madrid in the opening match of the inaugural Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu. Founded in hon...
Tuesday, August 19, 2014

19 August 1995 - The Dutch Master Debuts

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On 19 August 1995, striker Dennis Bergkamp debuted for Arsenal in a 1-1 home draw against Middlesbrough. Arsenal manager Bruce Rioch ...
Friday, June 20, 2014

20 June 1995 - The Non-Flying Dutchman Lands In London

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On 20 June 1995, Arsenal signed Dutch striker Dennis Bergkamp from Inter for a fee of £7.5 million. Nicknamed "the Non-Flying Dutchma...
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Saturday, May 24, 2014

24 May 1995 - Milan Was Later Heard Yelling "Get Off Our Lawn!"

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On 24 May 1995, Ajax won the UEFA Champions League Final, defeating A.C. Milan by the score of 1-0 before a crowd of 49,730 at the Ernst H...
Thursday, May 22, 2014

22 May 1996 - The Crowd Might Have Been Slightly In Juve's Favor

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On 22 May 1996, Juventus defeated Ajax on penalties to win the Champions League Final before a crowd of 67,000 at the Stadio Olimpico in R...
Friday, April 25, 2014

25 April 1947 - Any Excuse To Mention The Washington Diplomats

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On 25 April 1947, football legend and three-time European Footballer of the Year Johan Cruyff was born in Amsterdam. A pioneer in the Dutc...
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