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Talpa to compensate Ajax fans who bought paid stream following technical issues

Talpa to compensate Ajax fans who bought paid stream following technical issues

Talpa's streaming platform, Kijk.nl, experienced significant technical failures during the Ajax versus FC Sion Conference League match, preventing many paid users from watching the first twenty minutes. In response to widespread criticism from disappointed supporters, the company has pledged to provide full refunds to all affected customers.

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