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@robertdore95922 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT content...
@ianmcdonald30532 жыл бұрын
I had similar operation as Van Baston on my knees,destroyed them, nothing sucks more than pain!
@larryachiya24754 жыл бұрын
I almost teared at the end. He was ahead of his time. Unfortunately, injuries had other plans
@ogheneroonokpikininaibe7553 жыл бұрын
Bro I cried. I didn’t know when tears dropped from my eyes
@johnnyc57652 жыл бұрын
I was holding my tears until I saw Capello cried in the end, then I just burst.
@jonpon01822 жыл бұрын
I cried.
@DarthBaylen2 жыл бұрын
I would not say injuries bit charlatans doctors
@roninzero122 жыл бұрын
"ahead of his time" what is that even supposed to mean?
@matamsenegal3 жыл бұрын
This may be the best history football channel I found on KZbin. Brilliant storytelling and fantastic editing, I can't wait for the 90"s success story of Parma
@hardeyloye61533 жыл бұрын
No lies, came across it last week and no regret burning my data watching videos
@haizam.n46683 жыл бұрын
Underated you tuber
@pauldizzly3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@madansen88963 жыл бұрын
Tied with football iconic.
@timlamiam2 жыл бұрын
I love his accent. Fully arabic and unashamed of it, but also has more eloquence and fluency than 99% of native speakers.
@hussainabbas95783 жыл бұрын
The story of van Basten is the Story of Post cruyff ajax and pre classic Milan. A legend stopped by fate not to become one of the contendors in the 'GOAT' debate. But those who had seen him only know how magical was Marco on the pitch on his best day. LEGEND!!
@spencerglover13 жыл бұрын
From 88-93 he was the worlds top player, Diego from 84-88, then after Marco it was Baggio & Romario
@johnbills30562 жыл бұрын
You spoke GOLD.
@ruudbrood1073 Жыл бұрын
Pre classic Milan ? That was the best Milan ever !
@mmiittrroovv3 жыл бұрын
Please don't stop making these videos. I am a huge sports fan (REALLY REALLY HUGE) which means I watch a lot of sport videos and for most of them I don't have patience to look at all the details but yours are like...after ending one you must watch another one... very interesting,a lot of details and good story. Keep going
@johnnyc57652 жыл бұрын
I totally agreed, I watched the first one today and got addicted. Now I’m about to watch the fifth. It’s a great place to be in the summer when you’re in need of that football drug. Hehe
@rhizoidx3 жыл бұрын
Capello's tears at the end, killed me. :-(
@bkc68734 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy to think how good some of these players would’ve been with modern science
@jaiess5403 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong. With the advancements of sports technology and sports medicine as well as rule changes...can only imagine👍
@NihilSineDeo093 жыл бұрын
And with the modern rules of refereeing against faults
@04foreverinvincible693 жыл бұрын
football died 2014 this thats being played these days isn’t football
@voroldrwarfff88582 жыл бұрын
@Layen Gallagher lmao mbappe scored in a world cup final
@MrJoromekiq12 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Cristiano or Messi had to stop playing at 28
@transparentguy90963 жыл бұрын
Just a single documentary made me a lifelong fan of this player. What an incredible player cut short.
@MoonKei3 жыл бұрын
I’m crying for no reason. Epic documentary for him
@KevinBocky13 жыл бұрын
The last part where he says goodbye in San Siro is actually written different in dutch if you translate it literally: "i am a witness at my own funeral" "Marco van Basten the footballer is dead"
@blaz3ofgloryАй бұрын
wow, significantly darker. he must have been depressed out of his mind at the time and who wouldn't be.
@mchachorichard11663 жыл бұрын
This is Art Your documentaries are perfect
@balon-english3 жыл бұрын
Very high praise ! Thanks 😁
@theantithesis-q4x2 жыл бұрын
This man retired at 28 and still won ballon dor 3 times!!! Up there with the best of all time
@alik10592 жыл бұрын
and playing partially injured. Imagine he was fully fit!!
@yannickadriaans1238 Жыл бұрын
Im a Dutchman and a PSV fan in heart and soul. Even though he played for ajax, i see Marco as one of the best players for his time. I admire his achievements with fellow Dutchman Gullit and Rijkaard at AC Milan. Champions Leagues, Scudettos, Ballon D'ors and euro 1988. Playing under Sachi and Capello with legendary I Rossoneri. I recognize the texts from his biography that i road this year for the 2nd time (fantastic book!) and it hurts everytime to see that he had to stop too soon with his career. He could have achieved so much more and after his football carreer he still went through a lot of downs as coach and private life. To this day i respect him as one of the best Dutch players we ever had. Dank je wel/Grazie Marco 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@10Ammar2 жыл бұрын
And people complained about Capello’s ‘humanness’ or lack of, people skills, when he coached England, Madrid etc. How could he be human when all he saw were spoiled brats when compared to what this man went through since mid-80s with his ankles. He saw greatness stopped in its tracks and the trauma this man went through. Even at Ajax in last season Cruyff said to him: you don’t play the league but you must bring me the two cups, and that means two-legged semi-finals and the finals. Under injections Marco played those matches, at 21-22. What a player this man was, to be so elegant and mobile at 188cm, both footed, strong aerially. When it comes to CFs for me, it is Ronaldo, then MvB, then daylight to the third. Great video again Fahad.
@ogheneroonokpikininaibe7553 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe I cried 😭😭at the last part. Such an emotional video…. This channel deserves to be on Netflix.
@atkentrell2993 жыл бұрын
By far the most underrated channel
@yogi6muhammad3 жыл бұрын
what if man, what if, he had healthy ankles. just like how Ronaldo would be if he had healthy knees. those two men would be the best number 9 in history. thanks for this brilliant video. keep up the good work.
@parisp25833 жыл бұрын
same with baggio
@04foreverinvincible693 жыл бұрын
He won 3 ballon dors before 28
@parisp25833 жыл бұрын
@@04foreverinvincible69 fax
@abelathafilbert61372 жыл бұрын
i think with strikers its very hard to stay off from injuries, especially when you are in a era where hard tackles flying everywhere
@abelathafilbert61372 жыл бұрын
my father was a indonesian pro striker, playing and growing in grassroots football background(without any academy experience) gave him quite a lot of injury which often hinders him to be fit. even after retirement he had to do surgery in his left knee, his right knee also had problems but we just didn't have enough money for another surgery
@LamNguyen-sr1sy2 жыл бұрын
The way he raised both hands in farewell moment was almost identical to how he raised hands after scoring a goal. Very touching and emotional. Thank you for a great video.
@CasualPrince4 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly presented, researched and displayed. Thank you for your efforts and I/we hope to see more of this quality content.
@balon-english4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@Queenfan0079 ай бұрын
My favorite player of all time. He was the number 9, the most complete and elegant striker i've ever seen.
@MattsMagic053 жыл бұрын
It's a shame some pure world class talents never reached their potential. The man at age 28 will still be remembered as one of the best players of all time even though he had serious injuries. Best documentaries come from this channel. The ammount of perfection and detail this 20+ minutes video has is unreal
@mikemurphy89962 жыл бұрын
This guy who makes these videos/documentaries is very talented. I’ve watched almost all your videos. Well done sir, I appreciate you.
@SempreMilan2712 Жыл бұрын
This video is so well made, the ending literally sends chills down my spine every time I watch it. What a career he could’ve had.
@Jezuzstix2 жыл бұрын
Made me cry one of my favorite footballers, perfection as a striker
@snorrelarsen75002 жыл бұрын
Man, Even the iron heart Capello was crying, that is how sad it was..
@tomiemyspace50543 жыл бұрын
I am a Liverpool fan from 1983. But Milan and their Dutch trio are my favourite team and players. Basten was my favourite striker. I supported Holland in 1998 European Cup and they won it by one of Basten wonder goals.
@dimitrioszagreas23382 жыл бұрын
Its Van Basten
@לאונידאוסטרובסקי-ט3י Жыл бұрын
1988
@lukeforner3882 жыл бұрын
The definition of a complete striker. He raised the bar
@darkgolden70693 жыл бұрын
Marco van basten is really good at trick, Physical contect, Both footed, heading etc and his goals are amazing.
@rekdinhopoetico2 жыл бұрын
I followed van Basten's career from 88 until hist last official match (that I saw on TV). Mommy gave me my first Milan T-Shirt in 89 because I was a van Basten fan. When he decided to retire I confess that day was really sad to me, a strange feeling took me. I still have a few words to say: Marco was unique.
@לאונידאוסטרובסקי-ט3י Жыл бұрын
I followed him since his bicycle goal and golden boot in 87. He and brazilian Ronaldo are 2 best strikers I have ever seen.
@StevenSmith-mv4ge2 жыл бұрын
Devastatingly brilliant! He belonged to the same category as R9. Sad to hear about his plight.
@gm24072 жыл бұрын
Only someone who loves the history and cultural legacy of the game produces such work for the greater community to understand and preciate the game's past. There is art in your presentation of such carefully researched subjects.
@rohinshingadia61204 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! I wish more knew about your channel. Keep up the good work!
@balon-english4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@philipallen62209 ай бұрын
Still have memories of watching to Milan v Madrid game on tv. Milan were so good. VanBasten and Hullit looked likely to score with every attack, they always knew exactly where the other was. One of the greatest team performances of all time.
@mustainefan3 жыл бұрын
I was getting so tired of Raymar Football videos with the same music put over every video, but then I had the pleasure of being recommended your documentary on the Galacticos Era of Real Madrid and have been watching every single one of your videos even the ones that hurt like the Bayern vs Chelsea UCL Final in 2012 video, and I am very impressed. Your channel is awesome and I appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos, thank you.
@jerickalberca45033 жыл бұрын
From Van Basten to Kun Aguero, it is so sad that these footballers retired because of the complications they injured but Life always comes first. Hope that they have a good life after retirement
@casper64052 жыл бұрын
Van basten appears alot on Dutch sports tv He even was the manager of our national team in 2006 and 2008 So he's doing pretty fine
@Joe-ss9cr Жыл бұрын
@@casper6405 nobody said he wasn't though
@renatinhoss Жыл бұрын
there is nothing to cry about. An incredible career, one of the greatest of all time. He did at 28 what 90% of players don't do at 35~40. A legend!
@ricardocunha74283 жыл бұрын
This channel is truly amazing. Here before 100k subs
@none61783 жыл бұрын
The first player who would reach 5 ballon d ors. Merci, Basten
@spencerglover12 жыл бұрын
Yes if he would have played till 37 same as Cruyff he would of appeared at World Cup 94/98 and Euro’s 96 and maybe 2000 which he would’ve been 36, his career would have been amazing as it was already that by 93, just tragic.....
@golotdub3 жыл бұрын
I'm speechless. I bow to you, sir! Just discovered your channel today (21.03.2021). Hope it'll gain more recognition. And I'm sure it will because the content is a world class. Hats off!!
@SatoshiYamamotoLeftyAngler3 жыл бұрын
First off, as many are already commenting, I truly appreciate the entire videos. In my case all of your videos are covering my "dark era" - mid 90s till 2010. In early 90s, I stopped buying football magazines (in my early teens in Japan), which were the main sources of information back then though eventually more football news were featured on TV as Japan started its own professional league. Through 2000s, at least in my surrounding, internet was still slow and I don't recall if I was able to watch KZbin without any interruptions. I could barely catch up with world soccer news by texts in the decade. Now, as for this video for Marco, I finally understand what had happened. MVB was my childhood hero as I played a center forward (briefly!). In aforementioned football magazines in Japan, from 1989 to 1991 I was buying monthly, and Marco and Milan were always featured. I don't recall if I kept buying magazines in 1992 but I do remember the Euro 92 and he missed a crucial penalty against Denmark. Though sparse, I was able to find and learn Euro 88 and his performance. Rest of 90s, I would pick up soccer magazines at store stands but I didn't see any news about Marco at all. I even knew Milan's roster, Gullit playing in Samdoria and Chelsea, Raijkaard playing in Ajax (won CL in 95) but not about Marco. I would check Wikipedia and such and read about his final few years - just learned he got retired in 95 - but not in details like this. i didn't know injury was that bad. With the current rule, the tackle he got in the Marseille match would have been a straight red card, wouldn't it? Also some "political news" that he didn't quite get along with Sacchi and he wanted to move to Barcelona were new for me. Like some other commenters here, I was in tears at the end.........thank you very much for the upload.
@balon-english3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your words Satoshi. You should definitely read Van Basten's autobiography then. It should cover more 👍🏼 It's called: Basta: My life, My Truth
@SatoshiYamamotoLeftyAngler3 жыл бұрын
@@balon-english Thank you for another info! I’m looking for the book now!
@milanista1282 жыл бұрын
My favorite player when I was kid and the reason I became die-hard AC Milan & Netherlands team. Thanks for this documentary.
@vinnyvasquez3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant production. Such a sad story. Imagine what else he could have done in the game without such butchered surgery. Van Basten despite that along with Ronaldo is the greatest no.9 to have ever played the game and that says something.
@johnbills30562 жыл бұрын
I was reading one of Ronaldo's interview, Marco was his idol.
@hcdtrs96842 жыл бұрын
They share many similarities both are striker both wear number 9 both are goat both career ruined by injuries
@ravindranathnookala98932 жыл бұрын
I would add Muller to that conversation too, one of the greatest strikers
@priyadarshidash43532 ай бұрын
probably wins more trophies with milan and Netherlands.
@tenzinsherab28033 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest striker ever, perfect number 9,injury ruined his career 😢.
@SwordOfS Жыл бұрын
Imagine Marco Van Basten and Roberto Baggio with no injuries...football history, probably would be different; they were that kind of players.
@khayrulislam4202 жыл бұрын
The greatest ac milan striker ever❤️ And one of the best in the world🖤 Miss you badly champ.
@josec98273 жыл бұрын
One father’s favorite player and team at the time. He use tell me how freaking good van basten was. A complete striker.
@anthoniorodriguez86513 жыл бұрын
Such passion for football... had an injection to play a match...Best 9 of all time VAN BASTEN!!!!! I LOVE U
@superman010113 жыл бұрын
You sir have simply put together an amazing documentary. I have watched so much footage of Van Basten and this is certainly one of the best. A huge credit goes to you sir well done
@mrkipling22013 жыл бұрын
What a player he was. I remember watching the European championship final live on television in 1988 and when he scored that goal, I couldn’t believe it!! One of the best goals I’ve ever seen. His career was cut far too short. Such a shame. He would have had another 4-5 years of goalscoring.
@morpheus88913 жыл бұрын
Best football content on youtube ever ! Amazing how you finish this video with Moby - My Weakness, made me have goosebumps.
@balon-english3 жыл бұрын
Funny thing to note is that the first thing I did while writing and editing the episode was the actual ending.
@morpheus88913 жыл бұрын
@@balon-english great job ! Please continue creating more content.
@thegoat84473 жыл бұрын
he could have easily won 5 balon dors
@priyadarshidash43532 ай бұрын
he probably wins 1 or 2 more cls with milan , probably few more league titles ,and Probably few more international trophies with Netherlands.While not 100 percent certain ,but a possibility.
@abdulmirajimamba49213 жыл бұрын
Injuries are footballers worst enemy. I almost cried at the end as VAN BASTEN bid farewell to Milan fans. I wonder what could have been, what this man could have achieved, I guess we'll never know. And I pray for all players suffering through injury, the likes Eden Hazard, Dembele and Jack Wilshere. May God grant them speedy recovery and return to do what they love most. Ameen🤲🏾
@Villainous983 жыл бұрын
Football is so beautiful, I’m so glad to be a fan of this beautiful game, thanks for the video the last part was very emotional
@diegolove1733 жыл бұрын
I was lucky to see Marco play for Milan and he was so good he could score from any situation any position
@magicgrupy75mofarah343 жыл бұрын
The quality of your channel is amazing. Good job
@robertdore95922 жыл бұрын
What a truly great player Van Basten was...
@derrickruzima Жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly the greatest football KZbin channel. Maximum respect
@asqh21153 жыл бұрын
I got so emotional at the end of this documentary
@eutopean78223 жыл бұрын
I was searching for this video. I was curious to know what could have happened to such a deadly striker who had won 3 ballon dor, before the age of 28 . He could have easily won another 3,has he played more.
@_josedavid_Ай бұрын
incredible documentary, thank you
@TheTajwaar3 жыл бұрын
he was so good, defenders had no choice but to injure him or else its RIP in every game
@Jezuzstix2 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best in the business period I don’t know much videos you can put out in a month maybe 3 or 4 because there so much beautiful detail, some of the match highlights from 70s, 80s, 90s make me light up with so much interest, Rui barros from porto to juve, im Portuguese and I said to my self who the hell is this guy lol, so then I’m watching another video about him and who he was to football, just to say to my self I can’t wait to go back to the balon videos so many gems of information. You guys simply the best there is no competition for you in my eyes, keep on the grind you’ll never run out of videos as long as you can keep getting all these amazing ancient highlights. Best wishes to you. Players I want, giuly, david villa, miccoli or di Natale, teams, marseille, everton, pls Lyon there domination from 2002-2008. Peace and love
@Abnsdllnnlosnfd3 жыл бұрын
That last treatment looked like some sort of medieval torture device LOL
@koenraad4618 Жыл бұрын
Man, we will never forget Marco's volley goal against the Russian team during the '88 EK final.
@SultanAlhajri874 жыл бұрын
Another epic addition!
@robyx40882 жыл бұрын
As an Ac Milan fan and season ticket holder from 1988 to 1996, i'm very lucky and privileged to have lived those incredible years of the great Ac Milan. Van Basten was the gem, the jewel, I've never seen such an elegant talent. Without a doubt the best n.9 in the histroy of Ac Milan and one of the best in the history of world football. August 1995, I was there, saying goodbye and thanks to Marco. 85.000 people litterally crying, That night we all knew, every single person standing in San Siro that night was absolutely conscious, that it was not only the farewell to one of the greatest of all time; we all knew that it was the end of an unrepeatable era.
@sirbradfordofhousejones2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully done as usual. I am so impressed with your work!
@gertikoxha77953 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing, the documentary quality is top notch and the voice of the narrator is so funny, makes a great combo
@ericpaul78493 жыл бұрын
wit the time and dedication he puts in his video he deserves more views and sunscriber i ll recommend ur chanel to all of my footbal fan friends
@orxanomerli7 Жыл бұрын
man please keep doing new videos even if thez are short, you are specialist
@nichhodge850310 ай бұрын
Even as a Juventus fan it was a sad day when Van Basten retired, even though he was a big player for rivals Milan it was a pleasure to see him play and scoring. Football lost one of the great players of the time and one of the best strikers ever that day in 95
@nichhodge850310 ай бұрын
Van Basten’s goal in Euro 88’s final is one of the best goals I’ve ever seen nearly 36yrs later
@THEmajnik2 жыл бұрын
I just want to say that I absolutely love your documentaries, the best on you tube
@theresonlyonezlatan25402 жыл бұрын
This is the best football KZbin channel ...I respect your hard work brother keep up the good work may God bless you and may your channel grow every day🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@devpike4499 Жыл бұрын
perfect choice of music moby at the end, it heightens the sense of loss of the career of van basten.
@Leo-S-Ellen3 жыл бұрын
One of the best KZbin channels out hear for football content/docs and as a gooner I have nothing but praise for Dennis Bergkamp and would love a video for just him aswell as Thierry hell I think he is a better footballer then the king and properly the best technical, graceful, intelligent and just downright best footballer the premier league has seen. Yet although it would be easy to say he is 2nd best Dutch player only behind Cruff, you have to say Van Baston even with all the ankle and knee injuries and we didn't see him get close to where he should've actually retired I would say the Dutch order goes 1:Cruff 2:Baston 3:Bergkamp
@AlokPateliitB2 жыл бұрын
I am addicted to your channel. I can watch your content for hours. Thank you so much for these awesome contents. Please keep making. :-)
@apeiron_infinity3 жыл бұрын
Great channel. Also, it’d be great if you can do videos on the Legendary AC Milan team of 1987-2010. Another good idea, in my opinion, would be to do a video on historic great teams (e.g. Helenio Herrera’s Inter, Man United in the 1960s, Liverpool in the late ‘70s and 80s, Réal Madrid in the ‘50s, etc.). Thank you. 👍 Keep it up.
@thescoutn29673 жыл бұрын
100% would love to hear about the great Milan sides throughout the ages. Overall arguably the richest club in history, success and creating legends. If you look at any Milan team through the 70s 80s 90s and 2000s, there isn’t a player where you think ‘eh not that good’.
@isaacafedzi33686 ай бұрын
It has been a long time you made a video
@sui...1985 Жыл бұрын
Van basten is a Living legend Despite playing Very Few complete Season without Injury he achieved Many Trophies and Award His achievements is still Dream for many Great players.If he was not Injured he could won 4 or 5 BallonD'or and World cup and could became Greatest striker of all time.
@darrenwilson89213 жыл бұрын
Gracie Fahad, what coud have been…..Marco could have set records that to this day could have been unbroken…..incredibly sad but thank God we saw his prime...
@Drayenko3 жыл бұрын
Bwah. That ending hit hard. Amazing video. Thank you.
@madansen88963 жыл бұрын
It's 'Bwoah' not 'Bwah'.
@VDVD.3 жыл бұрын
This deserves more views for sure! thanks for this video
@5thdawg9173 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel! Absolutely loving the content and watching all the vids!!
@mikecostinas30453 жыл бұрын
your documentaries are really underviewed, you produce quality stuff !
@esneiderecheverry7553 Жыл бұрын
You are a great football lover please don’t ever stop making videos about football
@Raydensheraj2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned Lothar Matthäus....I would love a video like this about him. What a incredible player he was....
@mohammedfazir749411 ай бұрын
Its been so long waiting for you to post something🙂
@Sam-we7ui3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary 👏
@CarlMorganN2 жыл бұрын
Bro this is channel is best channel ever thank u hope u doing well and you doing such great work keep it up i loveee it 🖤🔥
@OldMod672 жыл бұрын
I was aware of this injury problems to a point, but not having read Marco's book (yet) I was unaware until now to the extent and number of ops. Tragic for such a talented player, one of the best from 80s-90s, or anywhen really. Thanks.
@flemmyankees2 жыл бұрын
Best striker in the history of football, no doubt.
@kentond192 жыл бұрын
Ronaldo >
@christouvelos48973 жыл бұрын
fantastic story, and footage, well done and very accurate!!!
@luislizard26262 жыл бұрын
The best striker ever to play the game way ahead of Ronaldo Brazilian too On a different league played pick of his career with no ankle still made a hell of an impact he had it all power agility free kick left right header free kick long range chips….. Marco van Basten best striker in history Period
@jayinri66582 жыл бұрын
aaalriight now let's relax on bringing R9 into this, love Marcos but we all know who is better
@לאונידאוסטרובסקי-ט3י Жыл бұрын
Agree with all except R9. Undecided who is better but the two are best strikers I have seen. Watched since mondial 1982.
@RasOye2 жыл бұрын
You re the best!!! You deserve millions subscribers
@randyrandy11412 жыл бұрын
This sir is surely a work of art i like your channel please keep them coming!!👍👍👍
@josephchambers45093 жыл бұрын
the quality of your videos is just amazing!
@adelantericky11 ай бұрын
i am addicted to your videos oh my goodness
@0-equals-1-trilliontiger672 жыл бұрын
I saw the goal against USSR live, and the shot hitting the post 4 years later vs Germany. One of the best strikers ever.