Tributes following the death of soccer great Johan Cruyff (The Associated Press)

''With his intelligent play, superb technique and leadership, he quickly became an icon for Barca'' - Barcelona website tribute to its former player and manager. ''Football has lost a man who did more to make the beautiful game beautiful than anyone in history'' - former England striker Gary Lineker, who played under Cruyff at Barcelona. This is a huge loss'' - former Spain defender Ricardo Serna, who played under Cruyff at Barcelona.