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Meaning
He is saying he wants to help keep football the most popular sport in the world. The quote presents that goal as a personal contribution rather than a guarantee or a finished achievement.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Marco van Basten
Marco van Basten is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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