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Looking back ... 1988 EURO

Friday, December 30, 2011

Today we turn to 1988 when Marco van Basten shook off injury to inspire the Netherlands to their first major title in Germany, culminating in that incredible volley in the final triumph against the Soviet Union.

Looking back ... 1988 EURO
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1988 at a glance
Live 12/09/2011

1988 at a glance

Marco van Basten crowned a great tournament with a timeless final goal before winning the European Football of the Year award in a year in which the Dutch also reigned on the club scene.
EURO 1988 team of the tournament
Live 01/01/2022

EURO 1988 team of the tournament

From the archives: Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten, a trio who would have such success at AC Milan, were among six of the best Dutchmen on show at the 1988 EURO.
Van Basten leaves it late to stun West Germany
Live 26/09/2011

Van Basten leaves it late to stun West Germany

The Netherlands had not beaten West Germany for 32 years and must have feared the worst when going behind in this semi-final but Ronald Koeman and Marco van Basten had other ideas.
Van Basten reflects on THAT volley
Live 03/06/2020

Van Basten reflects on THAT volley

Marco van Basten looks back on perhaps the most iconic goal in EURO history.