Ajax Amsterdam's women's team will not be honoured with a public celebration in the Dutch capital on Monday despite claiming the Eredivisie title, as club officials fear the poor performance of the men's team this season will solicit a lukewarm response. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema had invited the triu
Ajax Amsterdam's women's team will not be honoured with a public celebration in the Dutch capital on Monday despite claiming the Eredivisie title, as club officials fear the poor performance of the men's team this season will solicit a lukewarm response.
The Ajax women's team secured their third league title almost three weeks ago, and club officials believe the moment to mark the achievement has passed.Ajax are concerned any public celebrations would be muted given the poor performance of the men's side,"which would not be good for the image of women’s football".
Feyenoord have already been crowned Eredivisie champions, securing the sole Dutch spot in the Champions League group stage. Second-placed PSV Eindhoven are three points ahead of Ajax and are favourites to claim a spot in the third qualifying round of the European club competition.
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