Marco van Basten
Preview: Netherlands vs. USA
Sports Mole looks ahead to the international friendly between Netherlands and the USA in Amsterdam.
Jun 3, 12:50
Marco van Basten: 'Juventus an example for other Italian clubs'
Marco van Basten tells Sports Mole that "Juventus is showing that Italian football has to change".
Jun 2, 12:19
Marco van Basten hoping for Juventus win
Former AC Milan striker Marco van Basten tells Sports Mole that he wants Juventus to beat Barcelona in the Champions League final.
Jun 1, 15:27
Marco van Basten: 'Rich clubs make Champions League defence tough'
Talking to Sports Mole, Marco van Basten admits that it is almost impossible for a club to retain the Champions League trophy.
Jun 1, 12:25
Marco van Basten backs Memphis Depay to shine at Manchester United
Netherlands legend Marco van Basten tips Manchester United's new signing Memphis Depay to shine in the Premier League.
May 30, 01:13
On this day: AC Milan hammer Johan Cruyff's Barcelona 'Dream Team'
Twenty-one years ago today, AC Milan stunned Johan Cruyff's Barcelona in the final of the Champions League.
May 18, 08:00
Video: Ex-Liverpool star Robbie Fowler selects 'FIFA Legends' squad for EA Sports
Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler selects a FIFA Ultimate Team Legends team for EA Sports.
Apr 9, 15:45
On this day: Johan Cruyff regains Ballon d'Or
Back on this day in 1973, Netherlands playmaker Johan Cruyff won the Ballon d'Or for the second time in his career.
Dec 31, 10:54
On this day: Johan Cruyff makes professional debut
Back on this day in 1964, the great Johan Cruyff made his professional debut for Ajax.
Nov 15, 10:53
OTD: Monaco, Deportivo La Coruna make Champions League history
Eleven years ago today, Monaco and Deportivo La Coruna made Champions League history during a group encounter.
Nov 5, 10:01
Marco van Basten steps down from AZ Alkmaar post
Ill health forces Marco van Basten to resign as head coach of Eredivisie outfit AZ Alkmaar.
Sep 16, 15:53
AZ off to a storming start in Eredivisie with Heracles win
Marco van Basten's AZ beat Hercules 3-0 to get their league campaign off to the best possible start.
Aug 9, 21:40
Five things we learned from day two of the World Cup
Sports Mole takes a look at what we learned from an incredible second day of action at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jun 14, 10:12
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Russian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Russian football.
May 19, 12:11
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Ivorian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Ivory Coast.
May 14, 12:37
The Sports Mole team's Premier League awards
The Sports Mole team react to the end of the Premier League season by dishing out a selection of awards.
May 12, 16:10
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.
May 10, 10:07
Five injury-plagued careers
Sports Mole remembers five players who were forced to retire early or never quite made it because of injury problems.
Apr 25, 11:29
AZ Alkmaar name Marco van Basten as Dick Advocaat replacement
Heerenveen boss Marco van Basten agrees a deal to replace Dick Advocaat as AZ Alkmaar manager at the end of the season.
Apr 19, 09:06
Five Italy-bound Manchester United players
As Nemanja Vidic agrees to join Inter Milan, Sports Mole has looked at five other Manchester United players that have left Old Trafford for Italian clubs.
Mar 5, 13:24
On this day: Dennis Bergkamp signs for Inter Milan
Twenty-one years ago today, Dutch striker Dennis Bergkamp agreed a deal that would see him leave Ajax for Inter Milan.
Feb 15, 09:59
Cardiff City closing on double Norwegian swoop
Cardiff City are close to signing Norwegian midfielders Magnus Wolff Eikrem and Mats Moller Daehli.
Jan 6, 02:47
Video: Top five Premier League volleys
In the wake of Pajtim Kasami's goal last night, Sports Mole selects its top five of Premier League volleys.
Oct 22, 11:02
Martin Jol: 'Patjim Kasami's goal better than Marco van Basten's'
Martin Jol says Patjim Kasami's strike against Crystal Palace was better than Marco van Basten's legendary goal against the USSR in 1988.
Oct 22, 08:44
Martin Jol hails "unbelievably important" win
Fulham manager Martin Jol admits that his side's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace this evening was an "unbelievably important" result.
Oct 21, 22:22
Video: Top 10 overhead kicks
In the wake of Antoine Griezmann's overhead kick last night, Sports Mole compiles a list of 10 acrobatic efforts that rival the Frenchman's goal.
Aug 21, 10:32
On this day: Marco van Basten fires Holland to glory
Back in 1988, Marco van Basten scored one of the best goals in living memory as the Netherlands won Euro 1988.
Jun 25, 09:44
Ferguson: 'No difference between Ronaldo and Messi'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as Lionel Messi, claiming that there is nothing to choose between the two players.
Dec 20, 04:30
Marco van Basten "not ready" for AC Milan job
Marco van Basten reveals that he held "exploratory talks" with AC Milan about becoming manager two years ago
Nov 25, 22:03
Marco Van Basten distances himself from Netherlands return
Marco van Basten insists that he is not in the running to succeed Bert van Marwijk as the Netherlands' new boss.
Jul 2, 11:34
Netherlands legend Marco van Basten hits out at Per Mertesacker
Marco van Basten believes that Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is not fit enough to compete for Germany at Euro 2012.
Jun 5, 17:20
Marco Van Basten: Chelsea must attack
Marco Van Basten says that Chelsea must show more intention to attack if they are to beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
Apr 29, 03:48
Gordon Taylor: Robin Van Persie has been amazing
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says that Robin Van Persie ranks alongside Dennis Bergkamp, Marco Van Basten and Ruud Van Nistelrooy.
Apr 22, 23:18
Aston Villa to miss out on Bas Dost
Aston Villa are likely to miss out on Bas Dost over the summer as Dutch club Heerenveen look to hold on to their striker.
Apr 5, 01:59
Marco Van Basten: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will cause Barcelona problems'
Former AC Milan forward Marco Van Basten believes that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has the quality to worry Barcelona when the pair meet in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Mar 20, 17:47
Marco van Basten: logical for Robin van Persie to leave
Marco van Basten believes that it would be "logical" for Robin van Persie to leave Arsenal, unless there is significant squad investment.
Mar 11, 04:58
Wesley Sneijder hits back at Marco van Basten
Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder rejects claims from Dutch compatriot Marco van Basten that he has lost his focus.
Feb 22, 15:04
Marco Van Basten agrees Heerenveen role
Former Holland and Ajax boss Marco Van Basten agrees to take the manager's job at SC Heerenveen in the summer.
Feb 13, 22:22
Marco Van Basten: 'Robin Van Persie must not leave Arsenal'
Marco van Basten urges Robin van Persie to remain at Arsenal.
Nov 6, 08:48
