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Ajax, Antisemitism, and a Minute of Silence
A Dutch columnist recounts the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match, focusing on the minute of silence, the team's mourning band, the post-match antisemitic violence, and his reflections on the rising antisemitism and the broader political context.
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Netherlands
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- Should the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match have been canceled?
- While the author questions the wisdom of holding the match considering the geopolitical context and the risks involved, they ultimately do not believe that the match itself should have been canceled.
- What was the author's opinion of the mourning band worn by the Ajax players?
- The author found the mourning band worn by Ajax players to be a surreal and awkward gesture, questioning the rationale behind it and its connection to Valencia.
- What happened after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match that concerned the author?
- The 5-0 victory of Ajax over Maccabi Tel Aviv was overshadowed by antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam following the match, which deeply disturbed the author.
- Why did Ajax hold a minute of silence before their game against Maccabi Tel Aviv?
- The minute of silence before the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv game was for the victims of the Valencia train crash, a fact that surprised and confused the author.
- What was the author's assessment of the Amsterdam mayor and police chief's response to the events?
- The author expresses concern about the Amsterdam mayor and police chief's apparent lack of preparedness for the antisemitic violence and the rise of antisemitism in Europe.