Marco van Basten takes a break from television due to his wife's serious illness
Legendary Dutch footballer and commentator Marco van Basten is temporarily stepping away from his role at Ziggo Sport. This was reported by a sports outlet, citing the three-time Ballon d'Or winner himself.
In the coming months, he will be off the air as his wife, Liesbeth, undergoes intensive treatment for a serious illness. According to the former striker, his family is now his top priority.
In the upcoming months, I want to fully focus on Liesbeth's recovery. We're facing a challenging period, but we're staying very positive and believe in a good outcome, van Basten stated.
There is no set timeline for van Basten's return to television—everything depends on his wife's treatment progress.
As a reminder, the legendary footballer is a regular on the popular football talk show Rondo and has frequently served as an analyst for UEFA Champions League matches, as well as La Liga and Serie A fixtures.
Jan Novak
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