Ailing Van Basten to step down as coach - reports


Molde's manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R) and Heerenveen's manager Marco Van Basten (L) look on during their Europe League soccer match in Molde August 23, 2012. REUTERS/Svein Ove Ekornesvaag/NTB Scanpix

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Marco van Basten is to step down as coach of AZ Alkmaar as his health issues persist, Dutch media said on Friday.

The former European Footballer of the Year, who turns 50 next month, joined the Dutch club on a two-year deal at the start of the season but has been on a leave of absence due to stress.

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