'A Dutch icon'published at 15:52
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Image source, Rex FeaturesQuote MessageThe Netherlands has lost a unique and genial star who gave sport a new face. He was an icon of the Netherlands
Dutch King Willem-Alexander.
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Johan Cruyff dies of cancer at the age of 68
The Dutchman played and coached for Ajax and Barcelona
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Kevin Mark Jones: Growing up in the 70s, you watched football and realised the Dutch and Cruyff were doing something new, something great.
Philip Reilly: Loved it when I nailed the Cruyff turn as a young boy at primary school. Even better watching my boys do it. RIP Johan Cruyff.
football 'He was a brother to me'published at 15:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
football 'He changed the game'published at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Quote MessageRIP Johan Cruyff. The best ever Dutch player we had and will have. The man who changed the game we all love. You have been a big inspiration in my football life Johan. Thank you & may your soul rest in peace
Robin van Persie, Netherlands striker
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football Cruyff in his own wordspublished at 15:32 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
“Why couldn’t you beat a richer club? I’ve never seen a bag of money score a goal.”
“You play football with your head, and your legs are there to help you.”
football 'A true legend'published at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Quote MessageRecently I heard someone say; when I'm abroad and tell people I'm from Holland, they say the country that's famous for its tulips and for Johan Cruyff. That's something that will always remain the same. A true legend
Memphis Depay, Manchester United and Netherlands winger
football 'I was the proudest moment of my career'published at 15:21 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Jan Olsson, the Sweden defender who was the first victim of Johan Cruyff and his legendary turn, cherishes the memory.
“It was the proudest moment of my career," he said. "I thought I’d win the ball for sure, but he tricked me. I was not humiliated. I had no chance. Cruyff was a genius."
Media caption, World Cup moments: Cruyff's turn
get involved Your Cruyff memoriespublished at 15:16 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
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Ollie Russchen: Growing up half dutch watching videos and practicing the Cruyff turn as a kid! What a loss, a football legend RIP.
Darrell Jones: Privileged to see Cruyff play for NY Cosmos v Chelsea in 1978.
Jeremy Hill: Johann Cruyff a true footballing legend. Along with George Best he was the greatest player I've ever seen.
barry mullins: Only away player I can ever remember getting a standing ovation from the whole of Villa Park.
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Ruud Gullit
Former Netherlands international
Image source, TwitterThank you Johan for being my biggest inspiration and teacher. Thank you for paving the way for our generation and for putting The Netherlands on the map. Thank you for being you. RIP.
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Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Image source, Getty Images"It’s better to go down with your own vision than with someone else’s."
"If you can’t win, make sure you don’t lose."
"If I wanted you to understand it, I would have explained it better."
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Never mind total football, Johan Cruyff was the total footballer...
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Tom English
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, Getty ImagesOne of the few greats, Johan Cruyff was also a funny man. Bemoaning his golf game, he once told me: "I used to know what to do with a ball once."
football Cruyff turns with a golf ballpublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
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English golfer David Lynn tweets...
get involved Your Cruyff memoriespublished at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
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We are asking for your memories of Johan Cruyff and John has sent us an 'usie' - which is apparently a group selfie - with the Dutch legend.
Send us your favourite memories of Cruyff.
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football 'Today's Barcelona came from Cruyff'published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageHe started the possession game at Barcelona, keep the ball, passing and movement. Pep Guardiola played under Cruyff and all the players were influenced by him. The present squad is pretty much 100% influenced by Cruyff, it all came from him
Steve Archibald, Former Barcelona and Scotland striker
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