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CNA
11 hours ago
- CNA
Convicted former Dutch international Promes extradited to Netherlands
AMSTERDAM :Former Netherlands international Quincy Promes has been extradited by the United Arab Emirates to the Netherlands, where he is to serve jail sentences for drug trafficking and assault, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday. A Dutch court last year sentenced the former Ajax Amsterdam and Spartak Moscow forward to six years in absentia for his direct involvement with two shipments of cocaine from Brazil through the port of Antwerp, Belgium, to the Netherlands in 2020. In 2023, Promes was also sentenced in absentia to 18 months in jail for assault in connection with a fight in 2020 in which he stabbed a cousin in the knee. Promes has denied all charges and has filed an appeal in both cases. The 33-year-old, who has 50 caps for the Netherlands, was arrested in Dubai in March last year, at the request of the Dutch public prosecution service when he was at a training camp with Spartak Moscow. He was later released from detention under restrictions, which included that he not be allowed to leave the United Arab Emirates. Spartak Moscow then terminated his contract, after which he joined UAE second-tier club United FC of Dubai.
Reuters
12 hours ago
- Reuters
Convicted former Dutch international Promes extradited to Netherlands
AMSTERDAM, June 20 (Reuters) - Former Netherlands international Quincy Promes has been extradited by the United Arab Emirates to the Netherlands, where he is to serve jail sentences for drug trafficking and assault, Dutch prosecutors said on Friday. A Dutch court last year sentenced the former Ajax Amsterdam and Spartak Moscow forward to six years in absentia for his direct involvement with two shipments of cocaine from Brazil through the port of Antwerp, Belgium, to the Netherlands in 2020. In 2023, Promes was also sentenced in absentia to 18 months in jail for assault in connection with a fight in 2020 in which he stabbed a cousin in the knee. Promes has denied all charges and has filed an appeal in both cases. The 33-year-old, who has 50 caps for the Netherlands, was arrested in Dubai in March last year, at the request of the Dutch public prosecution service when he was at a training camp with Spartak Moscow. He was later released from detention under restrictions, which included that he not be allowed to leave the United Arab Emirates. Spartak Moscow then terminated his contract, after which he joined UAE second-tier club United FC of Dubai.
Ya Biladi
03-06-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Real Madrid eyes Moroccan prodigy Abdellah Ouazane
Spanish club Real Madrid is reportedly looking to sign promising Moroccan talent Abdellah Ouazane, 16, according to Spanish sports newspaper Marca, known for its close ties to the La Liga giants. Ouazane's contract with Ajax Amsterdam is set to expire on June 30. The young midfielder rose to prominence after being named Best Player at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, thanks to his standout performances with the Moroccan national team. Marca reports that Real Madrid has been monitoring Ouazane for some time, alongside several other top European clubs showing interest in the creative midfielder. The paper describes him as «a creative talent capable of playing as a playmaker or central midfielder». Discussions have already taken place between Real Madrid's management and the player's representatives, though the deal has not yet been finalized. Ouazane could potentially join either the club's youth setup or Castilla, Real Madrid's reserve team. Club officials are working to secure the signing of one of the brightest young prospects on their radar, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the club's future with high-potential talent.
Arab News
31-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Ajax appoint Heitinga as new coach
AMSTERDAM: Ajax Amsterdam have named John Heitinga as their new coach, with the former Netherlands defender signing a two-year deal, the Eredivisie club confirmed on Saturday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Heitinga, who grew up in the club's youth ranks and was part of Ajax's senior squad for seven and a half seasons, was one of Arne Slot's assistants at Liverpool in their Premier League-winning season. Ajax has reached an agreement with John Heitinga regarding the coach's move to Amsterdam. Heitinga is signing a contract with Ajax as head coach until June 30, 2027 — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 31, 2025 Former club manager Marcel Keizer will serve as Heitinga's assistant and has signed a contract of the same duration, Ajax added. 'John knows the club well,' Technical Director Alex Kroes told the club website. 'We are convinced that he, together with Marcel, will help improve our players and build on the progress made since last summer in terms of, for example, elite sporting culture and discipline.' Heitinga replaces Italian Francesco Farioli, who resigned earlier this month after a year in charge. Record 36-time champions Ajax finished the season second after blowing a nine-point lead as they were pipped to the league title by PSV Eindhoven on the final day. Ajax last won the league in 2021-22. 'It's good that it's decided early on in the summer break that they will be in charge from the end of June. (We) can now continue working with John and the other parties involved on the squad composition for the coming season,' Kroes added. Former Atletico Madrid and Everton defender Heitinga coached youth and reserve teams at Ajax after he retired from playing, following his return to Ajax, in 2016. He was also briefly appointed as acting coach of Ajax in 2023 after the firing of Alfred Schreuder. Heitinga, who won 87 caps for the Netherlands, was then David Moyes's assistant at West Ham United before taking on the same role at Liverpool. 'I am incredibly excited to start,' Heitinga said. 'The last years in England have done me a lot of good. I've been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs. 'I'm ready to continue as a head coach and I'm honored to be given that opportunity at Ajax.'
CNA
31-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Ajax appoint Heitinga as new coach
Ajax Amsterdam have named John Heitinga as their new coach, with the former Netherlands defender signing a two-year deal, the Eredivisie club confirmed on Saturday. Heitinga, who grew up in the club's youth ranks and was part of Ajax's senior squad for seven and a half seasons, was one of Arne Slot's assistants at Liverpool in their Premier League-winning season. Former club manager Marcel Keizer will serve as Heitinga's assistant and has signed a contract of the same duration, Ajax added. "John knows the club well," Technical Director Alex Kroes told the club website. "We are convinced that he, together with Marcel, will help improve our players and build on the progress made since last summer in terms of, for example, elite sporting culture and discipline." Heitinga replaces Italian Francesco Farioli, who resigned earlier this month after a year in charge. Record 36-time champions Ajax finished the season second after blowing a nine-point lead as they were pipped to the league title by PSV Eindhoven on the final day. Ajax last won the league in 2021-22. "It's good that it's decided early on in the summer break that they will be in charge from the end of June. (We) can now continue working with John and the other parties involved on the squad composition for the coming season," Kroes added. Former Atletico Madrid and Everton defender Heitinga coached youth and reserve teams at Ajax after he retired from playing, following his return to Ajax, in 2016. He was also briefly appointed as acting coach of Ajax in 2023 after the firing of Alfred Schreuder. Heitinga, who won 87 caps for the Netherlands, was then David Moyes's assistant at West Ham United before taking on the same role at Liverpool. "I am incredibly excited to start," Heitinga said. "The last years in England have done me a lot of good. I've been able to develop further alongside David Moyes and Arne Slot, while also getting a behind-the-scenes look at two major clubs.
