But how does it compare to the best goals ever scored at a European Championship. Here, a group of The Athletic writers recall their favourites, ... Marco van Basten, Holland 2-0 Russia, 1988 ...

Born October 31, 1964, Marcel "Marco" van Basten starting playing for his local youth side at just seven. By the time he was 18, he had been signed by the Dutch giants Ajax.

1) Marco van Basten, Netherlands v Soviet Union, 1988 But try as he might, Schick couldn’t dethrone the OG. This is The Sopranos of Euros goals, the original GOAT and still reigning champion.

Few players have lit up Ajax quite like Marco van Basten.The three-time Ballon d'Or winner racked up a prolific 154 goals in 174 appearances during his six seasons with the Amsterdam club in the ...

HOLLAND legend Marco van Basten has named his three best footballers in history. But there’s no place for seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi. Van Basten, 58, is widely regarded as one ...

A 14-year professional, Marco van Basten enjoyed a stellar playing career, starting his career with Ajax in 1981. The striker ...

When speaking in 2022, he gave his view on the greatest players of all time, opting to leave out both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but he did include the duo when listing seven players he ...

Marco van Basten has two goals in UEFA's best goal poll. Yes, that one from '88 but also a "beautiful bicycle kick" on a memorable night for AC Milan – he recalls it here.

The midfielder has scored 10 Serie A goals, which was last reached by another Dutchman in van Basten. The legendary striker hit 10 or more Serie A goals five times for Milan, between 1988 and 1993 ...