News about Patrick Kluivert

Ajax's miserable season continues to progress, with a week from hell to add to their numerous challenges during the campaign. They are one of Europe's most popular clubs, with 36 Economies and 20 KNVB Cups to their credit, and the most profitable club in the Netherlands. But not this season. They currently finish sixth in the league, suffered early in their domestic cup, and failed in European competitions.

Ajax are having a nightmare season, currently fifth in the Economy table and 31 points behind league leaders PSV. John van 't Schip, a veteran coach and former Ajax winger, is in charge on an interim basis, but he is not expected to serve as manager next season and beyond. Mitchell van der Gaag and Liverpool's No. 2 on their administrative shortlist, as well as several coaches around Europe, is a man who is a professional in the United States.

IAN HERBERT: Pele, the 25-year-old boy who stepped out from a wooden cabin on Scotland's west coast in 1966, was immaculately dressed as the Brazilian football team was back then, boots polished to a shine, and white towel in hand. He was already a superstar on his own when he competed for the Jules Rimet trophy on English soil in July, but the Brazilian team had to prepare for Troon's improvable surrounds. The climate was supposed to suit them, but the Marine, a fine hotel, was still standing two miles up the road today, although it was not made clear that it would. They were unemployed, according to the news. It was the talk of a hosiery factory near Kilmarnock, where Elsie Cook, a knitter, became aware of the alert when one of the company's mechanics noticed it while trying to repair one of the machines.

AADAM PATEL: The future is a product of Ajax, De Toekomst's, and with nine football pitches (and two more to come), Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert, Edwin Van der Sar, Luis Suarez, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and many other illustrious footballing names have all passed through in their careers. The word "Ajax for the future" is emblazoned in red and white on the training ground and inside the stadium. Almost as if there is an official acknowledgement from the marketing department that the four-time European Cup champions are just a feeder team. The truth is that promising players come to Ajax, develop, and then be offloaded to the Premier League's riches, which is precisely why the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-year contract worth £120K per week has triggered such commotion in these regions.

CRAIG HOPE IN ADANA, Turkey: We found Patrick Kluivert by the Seyhan's scorched banks, with the grand Sabanci Mosque blazing back across Turkey's longest river. We didn't know at the time, but he should have taken out a prayer mat and waded through those shallow waters. This was his first managerial job with Adana Demirspor, an energetic club with a wealthy owner. Mail Sport hosted dinner with Alper Aslan, a charming chap who spoke well of Kluivert the night before. Though we enjoyed humous and the world's most popular Adana kebab, a table was nearby. Was, however, a divorce from Kluivert being plotted all along?It didn't appear that way at the time. Spirits were high, and Adana, third in the Turkish Super Lig, were also third. Kluivert was just 145 days into his new role. He would not make 160. The Dutch legend, 47, appeared younger than the night, aged 18, was a day older than the night, beating AC Milan, propelling him to stardom. Now, he wanted to 'fly under the radar.'

After taking over, a Barcelona legend and former Premier League flop was fired from his position as head coach, just six motnhs. Not many players will make the transition into leadership after hanging up their boots, and it appears that this has been demonstrated once more.

CRAIG HOPE: It's been 20 years since people in black and white serenaded a world superstar with a show of honor and emotion. During the last Champions League match held at St James' Park, Patrick Kluivert wore the blue and red of Barcelona. Sir Bobby Robson's Newcastle's 2-0 loss in the second group stage in 2003, which was shown only on Granada Plus, is scarcely remembered in these areas. Except, that is, for a standing ovation given to scorer Kluivert and the event that followed. He will shortly be sporting Newcastle's colours.

Shane, a youngster, celebrated his 16th birthday by arranging his first professional contract at the Nou Camp. The adolescent plays as a forward, like his father, and has appeared at Paris Saint-Germain as a youth. His dad served as the French giant's technology director before resigning after less than a year in office in 2017.

Under new coach Patrick Kluivert, who was appointed at the start of the month, the club, who suffered fourth last season, is embarking on their maiden European campaign. It's a thrilling period in Adana Demirspor's history.

Raul Jimenez, a Wolves player, may be on his way out of Molineux this summer, with reports identifying him with the Turkish Super Lig. On their return to the top-flight, the Mexican was one of the standout performers on Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves side's seventh finishers in the Premier League in 2018-19 and 2019-20. However, a serious head injury suffered in a match with Arsenal's David Luiz in November 2020 could put an end to his campaign as one of the Premier League's underrated strikers.

Since scoring a controversial goal against Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of a youth competition, Barcelona's Under-16 team has been chastised. In the 24th minute, the Catalan youngsters led 2-0 as they exploited a stoppage to pick out their opponents. Though a Barca player was treated for an apparent injury, Crystal Palace players went off for a water break and a meeting with their boss.

ROB DRAPER: Mikel Arteta: He was man of the match, as Mikel Arteta says. However, without a YouTube video, it will be impossible to verify his claims. And for what it's worth, the reporter in Berlin on the day for Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Joan Domenech, claims he knows nothing about the 17-year-old's performance in Barcelona's 2-1 loss. Arteta was playing for the Barca first team, which made the difference of this otherwise forgotten pre-season friendly against Hertha Berlin. This was the culmination of a dream, the reason why he had left his San Sebastian home at the age of 14 to cry himself to sleep in the Barca academy's dormitories, also known as La Masia. As Arteta did that day, young boys made the sacrifice to line up, as did Patrick Kluivert. Domenech did a post-match interview with an empathetic and articulate teenage Arteta, who said, "It's a dream come true." I was thinking that this couldn't be me after seeing myself playing with Figo and Kluivert.' It must have looked like his entire career was coming together.

CRAIG HOPE: Save for Brazil, are there any colours more synonymous with a World Cup than those of Holland and Argentina? The feelings invoked are personal to some, but not mine. For me, it was one of the last truly memorable World Cup matches (pictured). Influencing such sentiment is the belief that, as opposed to nearly every tournament's charmless, identikit bowls, Marseille's majestic Stade Velodrome is immediately identifiable. Qatar's stadiums may look stunning from the outside, but every game has taken place at the same central venue, according to a television viewer at least. The best World Cups have always been about the exoticism of the location - the shadows, patterns of the grass, architectural distinction, camera angle, and the seat colors. Think about the Azteca, San Siro, Giants Stadium. Consider Stade Velodrome. And there was a sensory overload of chaos, color, and entertainment in 1998's sunny Saturday afternoon.

Some of the world's most legendary footballers will face opponents in a daily tournament in Qatar, putting down their commentary microphones and swapping Padel TV studios for Padel courts. Former Barcelona stars Patrick Kluivert (main image, second from right), Ronald de Boer and Andres Iniesta (far right), as well as ex-England international Joe Cole, lead a star-studded line-up. Maxwell, Olivier Dacourt, Clarence Seedorf, (main picture, left), ex-Tottenham star Robbie Keane, Carles Puyol, Sportsmail columnist Graeme Souness, Gabriel Batistuta, and Italy icon Alessandro Del Piero are all involved in the tournament. And vice president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (right) of Paris has stepped up to fulfill the call by staging a daily tournament to bring the competitive juices flowing, as well as world No. 2 tennis star Ons Jabeur (right photo, left).

Van Gaal, a boy no older than 12, looks like his typical jovial self debating with the child's shared suspicion of the media. The boy claims, 'This is the stupid media.' 'That is the stupid media,' Van Gaal says. 'I think you've heard me talking about them,' he says.' They will discuss the young boy's own playing exploits before proceeding to address the kid's own playing exploits. The boy tells the legendary Dutch coach, 'I'm also a good actor.' 'What position?' He asks. 'Right-back.'

It's been a long time for Guus Hiddink's influence on Australian football, that Graham Arnold referred to him as 'boss,' even though he stepped down. Arnold, one of the Dutchman's assistants during Australia's historic 2006 World Cup run, is now in charge of the Socceroos himself and will lead them into Qatar later this month. Hiddink was part of the coaching staff for two friendlies against New Zealand in September, but wanted to emphasize that it is still Arnold who is calling the shots these days.

Louis van Gaal has seen most things in football, but after being forced to bow out of retirement for one last shot at glory with Holland, he now has the opportunity to finish his glittering managerial career with the ultimate triumph. The Dutchman is now in his third term as the head of the national team, having previously ruled Holland from 2000-2001 to 2012-2014. This winter's World Cup in Qatar looks to be Van Gaal's last dance, at 71 and after recently fighting an aggressive form of prostate cancer. No one would begrudge him for lowering the trophy.

Divock Origi has left Liverpool, eager to secure a starting position at a top club, but his time in Milan has been a disgrace. Origi was never a regular for the Reds, despite the fact that he was adored by Jurgen Klopp and scored in the 2019 Champions League final as Liverpool defeated Tottenham. Rather than catching the eye, the striker's first months in Italy were marred by poor fortune and injuries, which limited his chances on Merseyside until his deal ended.

Fulham is expected to sell Roma winger Justin Kluivert on loan with a £10 million option to buy. Marco Silva's side is expected to have a busy end to the transfer window, with the Cottagers confirming agreements with both Layvin Kurzawa and former Chelsea star Willian this week. And it now looks as if they're about to add Kluivert, with Silva vying to expand his attacking options to put off relegation concerns.

Fulham have spoken to Brighton about a permanent £15 million contract for Neal Maupay, who has also spoken to Everton, after the striker's move to Nottingham Forest stalled. After his agent Rafaela Pimenta held talks on Friday, the Cottagers also want to finalize the signing of Justin Kluivert from Roma on loan. After a number of appearances, Roma want a £10 million fee to be triggered.

Fulham and Roma are in negotiations over a contract for out of favour winger Justin Kluivert. The two clubs are discussing an initial loan agreement with a £10 million buy-out option, with Cottagers manager Marco Silva eager to include more attacking options to prevent relegation worries. The 23-year-old Dutchman, the son of legendary Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert, has been out of favour at Roma and Fulham throughout the summer.