A double from French striker Marcus Thuram handed Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 Champions League win over Dutch giants Ajax.

Francesco Farioli resigned as coach of Dutch giants Ajax on Monday, a day after the crushing disappointment of finishing runners-up in the title race.

Goals either side of half-time from Davy Klaassen and Bertrand Traore continued Ajax's unbeaten run in the Eredivisie that dates back to early December.

Part of the Netherlands side that finished runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups, he also played for Ajax and Barcelona.

Ajax and Villa struggled to create clear-cut chances and when the hosts did finally get one, Emiliano Martinez was equal to the task with a fine diving save to deny Kenneth Taylor.

Liverpool eased Toulouse aside 5-1 to register a third straight Europa League win Thursday, while Brighton beat ailing Dutch giants Ajax for the club's first ever victory in continental competition.

The 52-year-old, who played for Amsterdam's Ajax and then Manchester United, was on holiday on a Croatian island when he fell ill.

Edwin Van der Sar, who played for Ajax and then Manchester United, was on holiday on a Croatian island when he fell ill, Dutch public broadcaster NOS said.

Liverpool vs Ajax: Joel Matip scored the winner in the 89th minute as Liverpool beat Ajax 2-1 to register their first Champions League win this season.

Champions League: Liverpool started off their campaign with a 1-4 defeat against Napoli while Ajax registered a 4-0 win over the Rangers in their opening clash

Manchester United completed the signing of Antony from Ajax on Thursday for a fee reported to be 95 million euros

Manchester United have agreed a fee that could rise to USD 99 million to sign Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony, reports said Monday.

Kik Pierie, who plays for Ajax's reserve side, conceded one of the most bizarre penalties ever as he picked up the ball in his own box

Ajax confirmed United will pay an initial 57 million euros ($57 million, 48 million pounds) with a further 10 million euros in performance-related bonuses.

Ajax have a four-point lead over second-placed PSV Eindhoven, who beat Nijmegen 3-2, with one match remaining.

Erik ten Hag is reportedly set to join Manchester United, and his contract with Ajax is up at the end of next season.

Manchester United reportedly had talks with Erik ten Hag about replacing interim manager Ralf Rangnick and were impressed by his vision.

Ajax said on Monday they will pay 7.85 million euros ($8.91 million) to the family of former player Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage after a cardiac arrest during a friendly match more than four years ago