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post Oct 30 2008, 11:40 PM
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(from his tribute page on acmilan.com)
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Marco Van Basten, born in 1964, was probably one of the strongest and most complete strikers in the history of football. The Dutchman could run 100 meters in less than 11 seconds, could dribble, run, had technique, was acrobatic and precise and had a great vision of the game. In his repertory of goals there were any number of solutions and his class was cristallized when he 'danced' with the ball like a ballerina (which is how he got his nickname, 'the Swan of Utrecht'). At Milan from 87/88, he won the first scudetto of the Berlusconi era. In Sacchi's Milan he became an unstoppable force. Playing 147 games in Serie A (90 goals) and 54 games in Cups (34 goals). He won 4 scudetti, 3 Champions Cups (CL) and 2 Intercontinental Cups. In testimony of his power, he also won the Pallon d'Or three times. Because of trouble with his ankle, after three operations Marco Van Basten retired from football in 1995.

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post Oct 30 2008, 11:46 PM
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MVB deserves his own forum let alone thread!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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MOST.COMPLETE.FORWARD.EVER.
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post Oct 31 2008, 01:24 AM
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His career ended to soon.

I hope to see him as Milan coach in the near future.
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post Oct 31 2008, 02:42 AM
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My favorite Van Basten goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1Ui5n_3oY...feature=related

One of the most spectacular goals I've ever seen.
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post Oct 31 2008, 08:31 AM
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QUOTE (dst @ Oct 31 2008, 06:40 AM) *
MOST.COMPLETE.FORWARD.EVER.


Usually, I make it a point to disagree with you, but some facts are just FACTS.
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/balloons.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/balloons.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/balloons.gif)

Today, Marco Van Basten celebrates his 44th birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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post Oct 31 2008, 12:09 PM
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Damn...if Milan Lab had come a little earlier, he'd be still playing.
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Oct 31 2008, 04:09 PM) *
Damn...if Milan Lab had come a little earlier, he'd be still playing.

Yeah. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Happy Birthday, Marco!
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 31 2008, 04:42 AM) *
My favorite Van Basten goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1Ui5n_3oY...feature=related

One of the most spectacular goals I've ever seen.


I think that goal was nominated the best goal in football or something .. Anyways, he was a gem !
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Happy birthday, MvB!

Hopefully someday you come here and make us play a brand of football that you and your teammates were famous for...

QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 31 2008, 06:12 AM) *
My favorite Van Basten goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm1Ui5n_3oY...feature=related

One of the most spectacular goals I've ever seen.


It's like everyone's favorite Van Basten goal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It still looks amazing after two decades. this is not the case with many of those years' goals. goals that one can imagine wouldn't have been scored if today's defenses/GKs were there...

P.S.: I honestly think this comes very close to MvB's goal. I mean dribbling past two defenders and lobbing the ball like that when Gigi is in goal...

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post Oct 31 2008, 02:46 PM
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It's not bad, zd, but even Shevchenko at his best for Milan was (IMO) no real comparison to Van Basten. Yes, I know myself to be biased, but no Milan striker has come close to MVB's brilliance as far as I'm concerned.
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Oct 31 2008, 06:16 PM) *
It's not bad, zd, but even Shevchenko at his best for Milan was (IMO) no real comparison to Van Basten. Yes, I know myself to be biased, but no Milan striker has come close to MVB's brilliance as far as I'm concerned.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Well, I was born in '86 so I don't remember anything about Van Basten (I have no idea how Jack does as he's only one year older than me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) ). I've seen only his clips, etc. so I'm not going to argue about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 31 2008, 03:20 PM
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When I once said the same thing you did...R7 dragged me by the ear to a shop which had archived Serie A games footage on videotapes. I've never known doubt since.

Seriously. I mean with MvB the game was so simple, all you had to do was pass the ball to him and he'd score. Do you remember Carlo's interview when he says the same thing and says Kaka reminds him a little of that when he is in top form?

And THAT team had a beast of a mid-field with Frank, Ruud, the Don and even Carlo. No need to talk about the defence. Man...I think that's the greatest team that ever was!! It was the original galatico team, and more importantly it was a team, not 11 superstars.

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QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Oct 31 2008, 07:10 PM) *
Well, I was born in '86 so I don't remember anything about Van Basten (I have no idea how Jack does as he's only one year older than me). I've seen only his clips, etc. so I'm not going to argue about it.

Jack's a pirate, zd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) You should know better than to trust him with these sorts of things! In light of my latest calculations, he's well over 80 years of age, give or take 5. I was born in 1985. I've got proof via PMs he's sent me that mention him recalling things decades ago.

Meaning when he says '85' it means he's 85, not born in that year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Kapeesh?
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QUOTE (dst @ Oct 31 2008, 01:10 AM) *
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i watched some tapes and marvelled. always envied the guy cos am a striker without most of his abilities.
well, i dont play active football
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Here's a clip I dug up from youtube. I think there are too many goals of MvB, but people ignore his other aspects. He was a genuinely complete forward. And he retired at 28!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) Should rightfully have been the striker of the 90s. Damn..the b@st@rds who kicked him out...

MvB

Nobody's ever come close since. Closed spaces, open spaces, left foot, right foot, cross, through ball...it was all so easy for him.

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the way he finishes so calm and perfect amazing
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 22 2009, 10:48 AM) *
Here's a clip I dug up from youtube. I think there are too many goals of MvB, but people ignore his other aspects.

People? What kind of people? Many footballers, coaches and journalists see him as the most complete forward there has ever been. The rest consider him one of the most complete... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Damn, I wish I knew what football was in his era. What a marvelous player! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
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He remains my favourite Milan player, even above Maldini.
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QUOTE (Tennie @ Feb 22 2009, 08:09 PM) *
He remains my favourite Milan player, even above Maldini.

You are a believer thus you will be forgiven. You are SO lucky to have watched him play!!
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post Feb 22 2009, 08:51 PM
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I'm also one of those poor souls that didn't see MvB play. I became a fan right that year when he retired and when the great milan era was about to end.
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post Feb 22 2009, 11:27 PM
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QUOTE (Il Capitano @ Feb 22 2009, 09:51 PM) *
I'm also one of those poor souls that didn't see MvB play. I became a fan right that year when he retired and when the great milan era was about to end.

We're so deprived my friend, so deprived.

Thank God for making up for it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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van basten? Please... CR7 is better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

maldini dst???? please... even pique on barca is better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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You really don't wish to live anymore do you? But there are less painful ways...like putting your head on a railway track. You were a nice guy Soho. I wish you all the best in your next life... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 23 2009, 12:30 AM) *
You really don't wish to live anymore do you? But there are less painful ways...like putting your head on a railway track. You were a nice guy Soho. I wish you all the best in your next life... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleep.gif)

dang jack, do u really think he'll kill me. I mean i live all the way in canada and dst couldn't possibly afford a plane ticket. After all, kaladze blow jobs aren't free (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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I can only remember seeing MvB play in the WC 1990 when I was still a kid. Needless to say I wasn#t cheering for him at that time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
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Why. Doesn't he play for your number 2 nation? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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I always loved this ad. Subtle yet so forceful.
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QUOTE (Jack Sparrow @ Feb 23 2009, 12:45 PM) *
Why. Doesn't he play for your number 2 nation? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

(IMG:http://www.frederiksamuel.com/blog/images/polovw.jpg)

I always loved this ad. Subtle yet so forceful.

Hehe....what I remember the most from that game is Rijkaard spitting at Rudi Völler and a brillant Jürgen Klinsmann playing the best match of his career (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)
Btw, if you like that ad you'll love this one
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No Contact Between AC Milan And Marco Van Basten - Agent
Van Basten's agent has played down the rumours linking the Dutch coach with Milan...

Marco van Basten's agent, Perry van Overeem, has taken the time to comment on a report in Thursday's Il Corriere dello Sport that claimed Milan have already met with the former Ajax tactician about replacing the struggling Leonardo as head coach of the Rossoneri.

"I can only deny the rumours that Milan have contacted me or Marco van Basten personally," said Van Overeem to Infostrada Sports.

"Marco is not yet interested in picking up a coaching job after his departure at Ajax last summer. He is considering his future at the moment and he will probably start looking for a new club this winter."

Local media in Italy claim that Leonardo has lost control of the dressing room, and team morale is heading on a downward spiral. It is said that he has been given one last chance to turn the clubs fortunes around - this weekend's game against Atalanta.

Stefan Coerts, Goal.com
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QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Oct 31 2008, 02:38 PM) *
Happy birthday, MvB!

Hopefully someday you come here and make us play a brand of football that you and your teammates were famous for...



It's like everyone's favorite Van Basten goal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It still looks amazing after two decades. this is not the case with many of those years' goals. goals that one can imagine wouldn't have been scored if today's defenses/GKs were there...

P.S.: I honestly think this comes very close to MvB's goal. I mean dribbling past two defenders and lobbing the ball like that when Gigi is in goal...


Great goal by sheva, had me off my seat running around the room, but, its only when you rewatch some clips of MVB that you realise just how good he was! Inspirational player, when i was a kid playing football all the kids thought they were MVB or Maradona, hehe me included just about broke my neck trying the bicycle kick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Would be great to see him back on the Milan bench (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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what a load of rubbishoh yeah considering he played along Gullit and Rijkard at AC Milan and in the dutch national team. maybe he is an ageist. Van Basten didnt play past 30 due to his injury
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wow almost have the same name, welcome
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QUOTE (fluewNuh73 @ Oct 13 2009, 06:42 PM) *
what a load of rubbishoh yeah considering he played along Gullit and Rijkard at AC Milan and in the dutch national team. maybe he is an ageist. Van Basten didnt play past 30 due to his injury

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Is he the leading candidate for leo's job?
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besides the good run he had with the dutch nt i don't think MVB's been that excellent in his coaching+ with our current squad i don't see him doing that much better than leo.
the management just has to accept that our playing roster hasn't been anywhere near scudetto worthy for the last 3/4yrs and they've almost all declined so we're probably not good enough to even make europe next year cos most other sides(genoa, fiorentina, lazio, juve) have all gotten stronger

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You divinity!! Happy birthday!
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QUOTE (D.incah @ Nov 18 2009, 05:33 PM) *
f.totti saya gak bisa liat dimana kehebatannya...........marco van basten jenius

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Just watched Sky Sports' Football's Greatest. This one was on van Basten, a documentary of his career type thing. Really enjoyable, you get to hear from his dad, youth coaches, players who played with at Ajax, etc.

I never knew he nearly signed for Inter, but something to do with an injury and then Italian clubs not being able to sign foreigners meant they had to put it on hold.. then we beat them to him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Van Basten: "I could never coach Inter Milan, it would be treason"

http://www.calcionews24.com/van-basten-non...tradimento.html

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Tell it like it is Marco. Just so gutted that in the end Leo acted like just another Brazilian. I'm not being racist here, but I'm definitely stereotyping to quote George Clooney.
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MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 13: Marco Van Basten attends AC Milan Marks 25th Anniversary Of Berlusconi's Presidency - Party - Arrivals at Teatro Manzoni on March 13, 2011 in Milan, Italy.

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Happy Birthday! 47 years young.

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Gonna coach Heerenveen.
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I dream of him coaching Milan sometime in the future, even though many people in here oppose it.
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I think he needs to prove and establish himself more before given a top team like Milan.
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50 years old today. Happy birthday, legend!
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Apparently we offered him for Vialli in '88. Direct swap with Juve.
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QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 31 2014, 02:17 PM) *
Apparently we offered him for Vialli in '88. Direct swap with Juve.


What do you mean?
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QUOTE (X-Offender @ Oct 31 2014, 02:11 PM) *
What do you mean?


Breaking story within the past couple of hours. We offered him to Juve for Vialli in '88 - straight swap.

EDIT: Had no idea how to reword it to expand further so basically repeated myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

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QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 31 2014, 03:18 PM) *
Breaking story within the past couple of hours. We offered him to Juve for Vialli in '88 - straight swap.

EDIT: Had no idea how to reword it to expand further so basically repeated myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)


But why? We had just signed him, and he was one of the world's finest at that point. Very weird.
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But why? We had just signed him, and he was one of the world's finest at that point. Very weird.


Beats me too, but that's the story.
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QUOTE (Danny @ Oct 31 2014, 04:22 PM) *
Beats me too, but that's the story.

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