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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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    Johnson sentenced to six years in jailpublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
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    Former Sunderland and England footballer Adam Johnson has been sentenced to six years in jail for child sex offences.

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    'The Cruyff turn'published at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)

    Not many players have moves named after them, but Johan Cruyff was one of those.

    Match of the Day Kickabout and Blue Peter presenter Radzi had the honour of meeting Cruyff to learn how to do his signature move, the 'Cruyff turn'.

    Johan Cruyff with Match of the Day Kickabout and Blue Peter presenter Radzi

    You can see how he got on here.

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    Cruyff in his own wordspublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Johan CruyffImage source, Getty Images

    "In a way, I’m probably immortal."

    "Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is."

    "Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality is boring."

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    There will be a special programme paying tribute to Johann Cruyff on 5 live Sport at 19:00 GMT.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    'Greatest Dutch footballer of all-time'published at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    CruyffImage source, afp

    "With great sadness, the KNVB Thursday learned of the death of Johan Cruyff. Words are hardly to be found for this huge loss," read a statement from the Dutch Football Association.

    "Johan Cruyff died in Barcelona on Thursday at the age of 68 in front of his family, to whom go our thoughts at this time. The greatest Dutch footballer of all time and one of the world's best ever, even while seriously ill. Cruyff was born on 25 April 1947 in Amsterdam and played 48 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 33 goals.

    "Our condolences go to his wife, family, friends and the entire football world at home and abroad. We wish everyone a lot of strength in this difficult time."

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    'Thanks for being my role model'published at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)

    Johan Cruyff's son Jordi, who played for Manchester United and Barcelona, posted this poignant tweet last Saturday...

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    'He was a strong-willed individual'published at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)

    John Murray
    BBC Radio 5 live commentator on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I think you have to be in your 40's now to really appreciate the skill and genius he brought to the game. He was a strong willed individual and that was the reason he went on to achieve so much success after his playing days were over.   

    "He went on to be the founding father of Barcelona. He is absolutely revered to this day in Barcelona. He was one of the best players who had ever played the game."

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    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)published at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Your favourite Cruyff memorypublished at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Elroy Keuris: The moment he signed for Feyenoord and made us champions again. Was his final year in his playing career.

    Paul Hammond: The first time I saw footage of him, just gliding around the pitch, manipulating the ball like I'd never seen.

    Thomas Frost:The Cruyff Turn and his wonderful burst of pace to win a penalty in the 74 World Cup final. 

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    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)published at 12:57 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Cruyff's greatest momentspublished at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Johan CruyffImage source, Rex Features

    Celebrities and former players remember Johan Cruyff's memorable performance during the 1974 World Cup, as he led the Netherlands to their first ever final.

    Watch here

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    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)published at 12:56 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Johan CruyffImage source, Getty Images

    Former Netherlands, Ajax and Barcelona winger Johan Cruyff is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all-time.

    He was a three-time Ballon d'Or winner and also won three consecutive European Cups as a player with Ajax.

    He helped his country reach the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany.

    As a manager he led Barcelona to their first European Cup win in 1992 and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1989.

    They also won four consecutive La Liga titles from 1990-91 to 1993-94.

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    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)published at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Johan CruyffImage source, Getty Images

    Just last month, Johan Cruyff said he was "2-0 up in a match" against lung cancer.

    The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was told of his illness in October.

    "The results have been very positive," he said. "Thanks to the excellent work of the doctors, the affection of the people and my positive mentality.

    "Right now, I have the feeling that I am 2-0 up in the first half of a match that has not finished yet," he added. "But I am sure I will end up winning."

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    'A true visionary'published at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

    Johan Cruyff 1947-2016

    Dan Walker is one of our many colleagues saddened by the death of Johan Cruyff. 

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    Johan Cruyff (1947-2016)published at 12:40 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    "On March 24 2016, Johan Cruyff (68) died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer," reads the statement, external from his official website.

    "It’s with great sadness that we ask you to respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief."

    Johan CruyffImage source, Getty Images
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    Johan Cruyff deadpublished at 12:35 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016
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    Netherlands icon Johan Cruyff has died after a fight against cancer at the age of 68, his official website, external announces.

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    Your Easter sporting fixpublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 24 March 2016

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    Neil Boulton: Fitting in a cheeky net session as warm up for Swindon churches six-a-side competition, probably won't make any real difference to our chances though.