Ajax 'one of the best teams', but Benfica's sees 'weaknesses'
Benfica interim coach Nelson Verissimo said on Tuesday that he believes Ajax are "one of the best teams in Europe" ahead of the two sides' Champions League last-16 first leg in Lisbon.
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Soccer-Benfica searching for positives ahead of Ajax clash
LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica are looking to take the positives out of a disappointing weekend draw into Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Ajax Amsterdam, said caretaker coach Nelson Veríssimo.
Benfica searching for positives ahead of Ajax clash
LISBON: Benfica are looking to take the positives out of a disappointing weekend draw into Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Ajax Amsterdam, said caretaker coach Nelson Veríssimo.
Seven unvaccinated India U-19 players were denied entry into Caribbean and told to 'go back'
U-19 World Cup triumph. India's problems began on arrival in the Caribbean islands, with as many as seven unvaccinated members of the side detained at the airport for more than 24 hours, requiring the government to step in and resolve the issue. This was after a long flight from Dubai to Port-of-Spain via Amsterdam.
ICC U-19 World Cup: 7 Unvaccinated India Players Were Denied Entry Into Caribbean And Told To "Go Back", Says Report
The COVID-19 outbreak in its camp was not the only off-field challenge the Indian team overcame on its way to the U-19 World Cup triumph. India's problems began on arrival in the Caribbean islands, with as many as seven unvaccinated members of the side detained at the airport for more than 24 hours, requiring the government to step in and resolve the issue. This was after a long flight from Dubai to Port-of-Spain via Amsterdam.
WRAP | Champions League: Chelsea welcomes Lille to Stamford Bridge as Man United face plucky Atletico
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Soccer-Ajax to pay 7.85 million euros to family of former player Nouri
(Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam will pay 7.85 million euros ($8.9 million) to the family of their former player Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage following a heart attack on the pitch in 2017, the Dutch champions said on Monday.
Ajax to pay €7.85 million to family of former player Nouri
Ajax Amsterdam will pay €7.85 million (US$8.9 million) to the family of their former player Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage following a heart attack on the pitch in 2017, the Dutch champions said on Monday.