Ajax Supporters Celebrate Ultras Amsterdam Anniversary Amidst Tensions

omidbasir- Ahead of the match against Olympiakos, Ajax supporters celebrated the anniversary of Ultras Amsterdam outside the Johan Cruijff Arena. Hundreds gathered for a festive entrada, which proceeded without significant incidents, though police intervention was necessary.

Despite warnings from Mayor Femke Halsema advising against the use of fireworks and facial coverings, these messages seemed to fall on deaf ears on Wednesday evening. A sign outside the Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station reiterated the same caution, yet had little impact. The core group of Ajax fans remained determined to celebrate in their own way, despite perceived opposition from the municipality.

For over an hour, the large crowd of supporters at the south entrance engaged in singing and jumping when suddenly unrest broke out. A member of the hard-core fan base called out from the roof of the entrance to a steward, alerting them that someone had collapsed. Another supporter ran towards the security personnel stationed within the stadium barriers. It was later revealed that an individual had fainted amidst the throng of people.