Coach Pastoor quits AZ as saga around Van Basten continues


AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Alex Pastoor has quit as coach of AZ Alkmaar after just two days in charge in another twist to the saga around Marco van Basten and his stress-related health issues.

Pastoor, who was Van Basten's assistant at the club, swapped roles on Tuesday when the former European Footballer of the Year said he could no longer continue as head coach but would stay on as assistant.

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