On November 30, 2025, the night sky over Amsterdam was covered in black smoke. Ajax vs FC Groningen. The match between his old club, which was supposed to have special meaning for Akira Itakura, was forced to end just six minutes after kickoff amid hundreds of flares and shouts. Why did an act carried out under the name of “memorial” turn into a “riot” that killed football? Based on shocking footage and reports from the Netherlands, we unravel from a calm perspective the out-of-control ultras, the angry words of the referee, and the anguish of the Japanese defenders who were left in the midst of chaos. This is not just news of a game being canceled, but a record of the deep darkness facing European soccer.[Video contents]・90 minutes lost in black smoke, a nightmare in Amsterdam ・Distorted “memorial”, out-of-control Ultras F-side – The truth behind the night that was condemned as a “shameful puppet show” – Kou Itakura’s triumphant return to Groningen, which became an illusion – The key to the defense that faced the brunt of criticism, the real on-site evaluation – The fate of the prestigious Ajax team in limbo and Itakura’s departure – The silence of In this video, we explore the true meaning behind the strong words “disgraceful” and “Poppenkast” (puppet show = farce) uttered by referee Bas Nijhaus. How did the mayor of Amsterdam and the KNVB (Netherlands Football Association) react to the unusual situation where the safety of the players was threatened and the lawn caught on fire? And what meaning will the rematch, which will be held without spectators on December 2nd, have for Kou Itakura? After joining Ajax, Itakura has often been the target of criticism due to the team’s poor performance. We also gathered as many facts as possible to verify the truth behind the “transfer rumors” and “tactical complaints” that are being whispered about in the local media. As a football fan, it was a night that I can never overlook. Please watch until the end and let us know your thoughts in the comments section. #Kitaka Itakura #Ajax #Eredivisie #FC Groningen #match canceled #overseas soccer #Japan national team #ultras #Dutch league #Fside
![[Ki Itakura]A nightmare for Amsterdam, where the match against his old club disappeared in 6 minutes… A thorough analysis of the whole story of the “shameful puppet show” in which the memorial service went out of control and hundreds of flares burned the pitch, as well as the harsh evaluation of the Japanese defender and rumors of a transfer reported by local media! [Ki Itakura]A nightmare for Amsterdam, where the match against his old club disappeared in 6 minutes... A thorough analysis of the whole story of the "shameful puppet show" in which the memorial service went out of control and hundreds of flares burned the pitch, as well as the harsh evaluation of the Japanese defender and rumors of a transfer reported by local media!](https://www.jp2021.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1764573845_maxresdefault-1170x658.jpg)
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