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The Ajax in Amsterdam is on the front page of different local media. The reasons are not directed to his splendid result or to the excellent games of the Mexican Edson Álvarez. The Dutch team is going through complicated scandals in relation to its former CEO Marc Overmars accused of sexual harassment.
The former director was fired from the institution after his links with the harassment of some women who are part of Ajax . However, days later, the voices of those affected begin to describe the cases and to be heard.
“As a woman at Ajax you have to have a double layer of skin. If you don’t have that, it turns against you. It’s a huge power relationship. If you don’t accept it, you will leave very quickly. Sexism is in the culture of the club “, confessed one of those affected to NRC. The woman preferred to remain anonymous so as not to risk her position in the sports institution.
Director of Football Affairs Marc Overmars will leave Ajax with immediate effect. He made this decision after discussions in recent days with the Supervisory Board and CEO Edwin van der Sar and communicated his intentions to them.
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 6, 2022
So far, the case involves four affected women. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) and the Sports Law Institute (ISR) have begun investigations into the cases of Marc Overmars who, according to testimonies, He was called “horny cousin” , a pseudonym that casts doubt on the fact that his improper acts were known by several people.
“Three women say that he forced them to have those conversations out of place . Some were confused by his behavior. Other women felt compelled to reply to his text messages. He wanted to know what they were doing, who they were with, what they were wearing. He never hesitated to send photos of his genitals “, added one of those affected.
Ajax CEO Van der Sar on Marc Overmars shocking news: “I also feel responsible to help colleagues. We will pay even more attention to this in the near future That has now come to a very abrupt end. We are working on something very wonderful here at Ajax.” 🔴 #Overmars pic.twitter.com/dDN7s0hWWm— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 7, 2021
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