The Story of Ruud Gullit

Labelled "The Black Tulip", Ruud Gullit was a revelation of a footballer. The 1987 World Player of the Year rose to prominence after a couple of standout years at PSV, earning him a record-transfer move to AC Milan where he became a legend of the sport. A total-footballer, his real strength was how complete his game was from such a young age, capable of moving from sweeper to striker in the same game with ease. In his prime, no-one could touch the Amsterdammer, but what's his story?

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Upbringing in Amsterdam
0:58 - Balboaplein & Frank Rijkaard
1:20 - Dutch U-21s & HFC Haarlem
3:02 - Feynoord
5:20 - PSV & Global Recognition
6:53 - Problems in Eindhoven
7:57 - Moving on to Milan
8:39 - The Rossineri in Transition
9:54 - The Ballon D'Or, Mandela, & Reggae
10:39 - Fierce Competiton & Scudetto
11:25 - Euro '88
12:43 - Rijkaard completes the Dutch Trio
13:19 - Return to the European Cup
14:50 - Injured!
15:13 - 1990 Final & Italia 90
16:55 - Sacchi Out, Capello In
17:26 - Invincibles
17:50 - Clash with Capello
18:07 - Sampdoria
18:47 - World Cup 1994, International Retirement & Leaving Italy
19:31 - Chelsea
20:21 - Player/Manager & FA Cup Success
20:59 - Ken Bates Fall-Out & Full Playing Retirement
21:18 - The Legend of Ruud Gullit

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