Finidi George at 50: Where did it all go wrong?

Ajax’s 1994/95 history-making campaign will never be forgotten. The entertaining Dutch side not only triumphed domestically, they also repeated the trick on the continent by winning their only European title of the Champions League era.

It’s also been the only win in Europe for any side from the Netherlands since the tournament's change in format, which underlines the importance of that achievement by Louis van Gaal’s young team.

One of the mainstays in that side was Finidi George, the right winger who was a vital component of the team that went unbeaten at home and on the continent over a 45-game run.

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