TRIBUTE TO FOOTBALL LEGEND, JOHAN CRUYFF; DIES OF LUNG CANCER
Legendary Dutch footballer, Johan Cruyff, has passed away after following
his prolonged battle with lung cancer. He passed on aged 68. Johan Cruyff was a
key member of the famous Netherlands side of the 1970s, has lost his
long-running battle with lung cancer.
his prolonged battle with lung cancer. He passed on aged 68. Johan Cruyff was a
key member of the famous Netherlands side of the 1970s, has lost his
long-running battle with lung cancer.
A statement on Cruyff’s website reads: ‘On March 24 2016 Johan Cruyff (68)
died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought
battle with cancer. It’s with great sadness that we ask you to respect the
family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought
battle with cancer. It’s with great sadness that we ask you to respect the
family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
Johan Cruyff, a three-time European player of year won three European
championships with Ajax and one with Barcelona as a coach.
championships with Ajax and one with Barcelona as a coach.
The world-record transfer fee Barcelona paid for Cruyff in 1973 was a
milestone in the commercialization of sport.
milestone in the commercialization of sport.
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