by Bia Assevero
- USA -
• The Galaxy's David Beckham during a losing game against the Colorado Rapids in March. Photograph by Raj Patel. • Ruud Gullit knows his soccer.
He’s Dutch for one thing, and the Dutch have produced some of the most spectacular talents that the modern era of the game has ever seen. From Van Basten to Bergkamp, from Rijkaard to Gullit himself, the Dutch have redefined the game more than once.
Gullit has played for some of the most prestigious and recognizable clubs in Europe, including AC Milan, the team owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Then, when his playing days were over, he coached two of England’s biggest clubs: Chelsea and Newcastle United.
His latest challenge, however, is proving to be a rude awakening. Gullit was hired last November to replace Frank Yallop as head coach of the overly hyped and oft-maligned Los Angeles Galaxy . ...
Anytime
by Bia Assevero
- USA -
• The Galaxy's David Beckham during a losing game against the Colorado Rapids in March. Photograph by Raj Patel. • Ruud Gullit knows his soccer.
He’s Dutch for one thing, and the Dutch have produced some of the most spectacular talents that the modern era of the game has ever seen. From Van Basten to Bergkamp, from Rijkaard to Gullit himself, the Dutch have redefined the game more than once.
Gullit has played for some of the most prestigious and recognizable clubs in Europe, including AC Milan, the team owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. Then, when his playing days were over, he coached two of England’s biggest clubs: Chelsea and Newcastle United.
His latest challenge, however, is proving to be a rude awakening. Gullit was hired last November to replace Frank Yallop as head coach of the overly hyped and oft-maligned Los Angeles Galaxy . ...