Van Basten wants Ajax to attack Liverpool
Posted by admin on November 30th, 2020 04:45 PM | No Comment
Ajax legend Marco van Basten has advised Erik ten Hag to go on the attack when they face injury-hit Liverpool on Tuesday.
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Liverpool head into the Champions League clash missing a number of key players, including Virgil ...
Van Basten slams Van de Beek for Manchester United move
Posted by admin on October 26th, 2020 09:55 AM | No Comment
Marco van Basten has slammed Donny van de Beek for his decision to join Manchester United this summer.
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The midfielder swapped Ajax for Manchester United in a £40 million move but has since only played a handful of ...
In Frank We Trust?
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on October 7th, 2020 10:44 PM | 2 Comments
The Frank de Boer era is underway. Ronald Koeman’s departure befuddled many and the choices to replace the now Barcelona boss were even more befuddling. Ultimately, the KNVB opted for Frank de Boer much to the chagrin of many. Was ...
Where are they now? Netherlands triumphant Euro 88 squad
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on June 25th, 2020 09:04 AM | No Comment
We love to romanticize the past and it doesn’t get any better than the summer of 1988 when the Oranje finally ended the Netherlands ’ long wait for glory at the international stage. 32 years ago, the Oranje tasted success ...
Van Basten weighs in on Messi or Ronaldo debate
Posted by admin on February 29th, 2020 10:05 PM | No Comment
Marco van Basten has given his opinion on whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi is the superior player.
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The Netherlands legend was speaking in Corriere della Sera when asked about Ronaldo and Messi.
He replied, "Cristiano Ronaldo is ...
Van Basten blasts Ajax for Antony signing
Posted by admin on February 15th, 2020 09:41 PM | No Comment
Marco van Basten thinks it is ridiculous that Ajax is set to break their transfer record to sign Brazilian attacker Antony from Sao Paulo.
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Saturday morning brought news from the Dutch media that Ajax had reached a ...
Van Basten suspended but not fired by Fox Sports
Posted by admin on November 25th, 2019 09:06 PM | No Comment
Marco van Basten has not been fired by Fox Sports after making a Nazi salute on air last Saturday.
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On Saturday, Van Basten was overheard saying the Nazi salute 'Sieg Heil' when Hans Kraay junior completed an ...
Van Basten apologises after Nazi slur
Posted by admin on November 24th, 2019 09:36 PM | No Comment
Marco van Basten has apologised after being caught using a Nazi salute live on air.
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Prior to Ajax's clash with Heracles on Saturday evening, Fox Sports reporter Hans Kraay was interviewing Heracles coach Frank Wormuth in German. ...
Van Basten critical of Ajax recruitment policy
Posted by admin on October 20th, 2019 10:40 AM | 1 Comment
Marco van Basten is not impressed with Ajax's summer purchases and believes Erik ten Hag's side are too open defensively.
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The former Ajax great was an analyst for Fox Sports during Ajax's slender 2-1 victory over RKC ...
Where Have All The Oranje Strikers Gone?
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on September 4th, 2019 11:09 AM | 12 Comments
Over many years, the Oranje have been blessed up front with superb strikers. During the good times and bad times, the Oranje always had players who were a threat up front. However, as the team continues its revival under Ronald ...
Van Basten would understand if Koeman left Netherlands for Barcelona
Posted by admin on June 2nd, 2019 12:52 PM | No Comment
Marco van Basten would have no problem with Ronald Koeman deciding to leave the Netherlands national team position for Barcelona.
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Koeman's name has been put forward as a potential successor to Ernesto Valverde should Barcelona decide to ...
Netherlands v England: The Classic Meetings
Posted by admin on March 20th, 2018 08:16 PM | No Comment
Netherlands meet England for the 33rd time this Friday and there has been some classic meetings between the two nations. Michael Bell looks back at some of the most exciting encounters between Oranje and the Three Lions.
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