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1992. Marco van Basten is 28 years old and at the absolute peak of his career. The persistent pain in his ankle forces him to undergo surgery, as he is convinced that he can become an even better footballer. In his drive for recovery, Marco undergoes treatments that become increasingly unconventional.

1974. Ten-year-old Marco is a very good footballer, but remains unnoticed by his father, who does not take children's football seriously. To gain recognition from his father in the not always pleasant family situation, Marco pulls out all the stops. In the present, 1992, Marco must deal with the consequences of an extreme medical procedure: the placement of the Ilizarov device.

1985. Teenager Marco is a rising star at Ajax and meets his idol Johan Cruyff. He builds a close bond with him both on and off the pitch. While out with John van 't Schip, he meets Liesbeth, for whom he falls head over heels. As Marco's football career takes off, his mother's health deteriorates.

1986. When Marco's brother comes to watch one of Marco's matches against FC Groningen after many years, Marco makes a reckless sliding tackle that injures his ankle. The tension escalates further when he is offered a contract by AC Milan and, at the same time, must promise Cruyff to win the European Cup for him.

Marco delivers the Netherlands its only international title ever: the 1988 European Championship. But for Marco, it is not enough. The 1990 World Championship is the new goal. Partly due to the immense fame he has achieved, Marco completely loses himself in the run-up to the World Championship. In doing so, he risks losing the love of his life, his girlfriend Liesbeth.

2003. After his retirement as a footballer, family life offers a new beginning, but Marco continues to yearn for football and success. When he unexpectedly receives an offer to become assistant coach at Jong Ajax, he finds it hard to turn down. Just when everything is starting to fall into place, a multi-million euro tax claim from the Tax Authorities lands on his doormat.

2008. Marco's career as national coach is anything but smooth, causing him to increasingly doubt whether he can become the trainer he so desperately wants to be. The power struggle with his childhood idol and friend Cruijff leads to a major confrontation between them. Marco is forced to take stock of his career.