A large portrait of singer Harry Styles was unveiled at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam ahead of his ten-concert run at the venue. The artwork is the first in a series that will eventually include portraits of Ajax football legends on the stadium's pillars. Stadium management noted that camping near the arena is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.
Sisters Emina and Jasmina Jagurdzija, who fled the war in the former Yugoslavia as young children, recall their time at the Ripperdakazerne in Haarlem. After losing their carefree youth to violence, the barracks served as a safe haven where they could feel like children again.
Henk Spaan expresses his hope for France to win the World Cup and for Kylian Mbappé to continue his opposition to racism. The article also features Spaan's weekly ratings for several football figures, including Mbappé, Jordi Cruijff, and Vitinha.
The author humorously describes his wife's disappointment upon receiving a gift, as she had likely hoped for a trendy, pastel-colored thermos flask. The anecdote touches on modern social trends and mentions the common sight of people carrying these items in the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn.
19-year-old Ajax player Renee van Asten has been nominated for the Johan Cruijff Talent of the Year award following her breakthrough season. The nomination recognizes her individual achievements and development within the Amsterdam-based club over the past year.
Seven silhouettes representing the crew of a crashed British Lancaster bomber are being laser-cut at a construction company in Akersloot as part of the 'Standing with Giants' project. Once completed, the memorials will be placed at the Bakkum beach entrance to commemorate the fallen servicemen.