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Johan Cruyff. Hendrik Johannes Cruijff (25 April 1947 – 24 March 2016), commonly known as Johan Cruyff ( Dutch: [ˈjoːɦɑŋ ˈkrœyf] ⓘ ), was a Dutch professional football player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest players in history and as the greatest Dutch footballer ever, he won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 ...
Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff, one of the all-time greats, has died aged 68. We salute a legend who never waivered from his commitment to entertaining the public with his unique brand of football.
Apr 21, 2024 · World Cup (1974) Johan Cruyff (born April 25, 1947, Amsterdam, Netherlands—died March 24, 2016, Barcelona, Spain) was a Dutch football (soccer) forward renowned for his imaginative playmaking. He won numerous honours, including European Footballer of the Year (1971, 1973, and 1974). Cruyff joined the youth development squad of Amsterdam’s ...
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Mar 24, 2016 · The Holland football legend Johan Cruyff has died of cancer at the age of 68. The Dutchman, who on three occasions was voted the world player of the year, guided Holland to the World Cup final in ...
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Mar 24, 2016 · Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68. Cruyff, an innovative and stylish player and coach with Ajax and Barcelona, had been diagnosed with cancer in October. A statement on his personal website ...
Nov 7, 2022 · Johan Cruyff meets Queen Juliana with coach Rinus Michels and the rest of the Dutch squad. Back in the Netherlands, the squad were greeted like heroes with a reception at the Royal Palace and ...
Mar 24, 2016 · The Dutch football legend, famous for his "total football" style of play and the 'Cruyff turn', has died at the age of 68 from lung cancer. He was a chief proponent of the "total football" style and invented the famous move. He played for Ajax, Barcelona and Feyenoord, and captained the Netherlands at the 1974 World Cup.
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