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Marcel "Marco" van Basten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkoː vɑm ˈbɑstə(n)] ⓘ; born 31 October 1964) is a Dutch former football manager and player who played for Ajax and AC Milan, as well as the Netherlands national team.
Main position. Main position: Centre-Forward. Name in home country: Marcel Marco van Basten Date of birth/Age: Oct 31, 1964 (59) Place of birth: Utrecht Height: N/A Citizenship: Netherlands Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: N/A Current club: Retired Joined: Aug 17, 1995 Contract expires: -. Further information.
May 3, 2024 · Marco van Basten, Dutch football (soccer) player and coach who was a three-time European Player of the Year (1988, 1989, and 1992) and the 1992 FIFA World Player of the Year. He later managed several teams. Learn more about van Basten’s life and career.
Named FIFA World Player of the year in 1992 and winning the Ballon d’Or 3 times (1988, 1989, and 1992), van Basten is a key figure in the history of the sport, both internationally and in the Netherlands. His genius will surely teach and delight many generations to come. By Rosa Nelson.
Nov 5, 2020 · Former Netherlands striker Marco van Basten says he should have retired earlier and his career "was not worth" the pain he has suffered from his injuries. Van Basten, 56, was one of the...
Nov 13, 2021 · Megaphones, diagrams, champagne: the making of Marco van Basten. Former Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi explains in this extract from his new book how he turned a Dutch ‘snob’ into a great. Arrigo...
Jun 25, 2021 · By Gary Parkinson. published 25 June 2021. Marco van Basten led the Netherlands to a Euro 88 win courtesy of a brilliant strike in the final against the Soviet Union. Not bad for their third...
Van Basten was only third-choice striker in the squad, but he scored five goals in the tournament and returned home as his country's greatest hero. First he hit a hat-trick to see off England, then he grabbed a last-gasp winner two minutes from time to overcome hosts West Germany in the semi-finals.
Marcel "Marco" van Basten (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈmɑrkoː vɑm ˈbɑstə(n)] (); born 31 October 1964) is a former Dutch footballer.He was most recently the manager of the Netherlands national football team.He had to quit playing football early because of an injury that kept him from playing for more than a year.. Van Basten was known for his strength on the ball, his tactical awareness and spectacular strikes and volleys. He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Jun 26, 2015 · Around Sky. After a health scare in August, Dutch legend Marco van Basten took the unusual decision to step down as AZ head coach to become the club’s assistant manager. Adam Bate caught up with ...
