and Van Basten - who both played alongside and for Cruyff at Ajax - has paid tribute to his fellow Dutchman. "Johan has always been an idol of me," Van Basten told Voetbal International.

A key player for Cruyff's old side Ajax, the 22-year-old is one of the most exceptional Dutch talents in a generation. Like Cruyff, de Jong can pick out teammates with metronomic passing accuracy ...

July 28, 2019 Ajax players celebrate winning the Johan Cruyff Shield. Photo: Maurice van Steen/HH Ajax players celebrate winning the Johan Cruyff Shield. Photo: Maurice van Steen/HH After a five-year ...

Aston Villa player ratings from the away trip to Ajax in the Europa Conference League round of 16. Aston Villa and Ajax both saw red in a cagey and feisty 0-0 draw at Johan Cruyff Arena on ...

It was an entertaining game of football as Real Madrid beat Ajax FC 2-1 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax FC started the game brilliantly and were all ...