Van Basten’s cry of alarm

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Van Basten's cry of alarm

The end of the match between Ajax and Feyenoord this weekend was particularly badly received by the illustrious Marco Van Basten.

An emblematic figure of the Dutch selection, Ajax and AC Milan, Marco Van Basten is frightened. On Sunday, the championship match between Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord Rotterdam was interrupted at the 55e minute by the home fans while the visitors led 0-3. An outcome denounced by the Batavian political class and a number of observers, including the triple Ballon d’Or (1988, 1989 and 1992).

“ Do I have the solution? No I do not have any. It’s a recurring thingdeplores the person concerned, today a consultant for the television channel Ziggo Sport. If we can’t behave normally in stadiums, maybe we should stop playing. This is no longer possible. Empty stadiums are not an option, it has nothing to do with football, which we experienced during the coronavirus period. But this can’t go on any longer, it’s madness. »

“ We face this problem almost every weekinsists the former prolific striker. If it’s that important, politics should really make it an issue. This will stop one day or another… It should not be possible to replay this match. Let’s give Feyenoord the 3-0 victory, even though they say they could have won even more by a wide margin. Alright, in that case, let’s give them the win with a score of 5-0. » This Monday, the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) decided to reschedule the end of the Dutch Klassieker to Wednesday.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.