Thursday, March 24, 2016

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff dies: website (Reuters)

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff directs during a pre-season friendly testimonial match playing for Ajax Legends against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London July 22, 2006. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch soccer striker and coach, has died of lung cancer aged 68, according to a message posted on his website. The site said he had died in Barcelona, surrounded by family. As a player, Cruyff was the embodiment of Dutch "total football", a fluid style of play focused on ball possession and rapid passing, and involving all members of the team in both attack and defense.


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