In a game that will haunt Ajax fans for years to come, the Dutch giants suffered a crushing 6-0 defeat against their rivals Feyenoord on Sunday. 😱 This marks their worst loss in nearly a century—97 years to be exact!
The match at De Kuip in Rotterdam was a nightmare from the start. Igor Paixao, Yankuba Minteh, and David Hancko each found the back of the net in the first half, leaving Ajax shell-shocked. The second half didn't offer any respite as Minteh, Paixao, and Quinten Timber piled on three more goals, turning the match into a total rout. ⚽⚽⚽
Ajax's season has been anything but stellar. They're currently sitting sixth in the Eredivisie with 45 points, trailing seven points behind AZ Alkmaar for the UEFA Europa League spot. Their struggles aren't new—remember their 10-game winless streak that had them at the bottom of the table last November? 😔
With no trophies to chase this season, things are looking grim. They were knocked out of the KNVB Cup by USV Heracles last December and eliminated from the Europa Conference League by Aston Villa in March. Ouch! 🚫
Switching managers four times hasn't helped either. From John Heitinga to Maurice Steijn, Hedwiges Maduro, and now John van't Schip, the constant changes have only added to the inconsistency on the pitch. Talk about a rollercoaster! 🎢
To make matters worse, off-field issues are piling up. CEO Alex Kroe was suspended for alleged insider trading, and chairman Michael van Praag is under scrutiny for not declaring his shares in the club. It's like the drama never ends! 🧐
The 6-0 loss to Feyenoord feels like salt in the wound for Ajax and their loyal fans. Letting in six goals without even a shot on target is a tough pill to swallow. Here's hoping they can turn things around soon. 🤞
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Ajax suffer worst defeat in 97 years after 6-0 loss to Feyenoord
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