(Reuters) – Johan Cruijff is deceased Thursday at the age of 68. ,, With sadness we have to announce that Johan Cruijff surrounded by his family, and after a fierce battle against cancer, is deceased in Barcelona on March 24 ”, stands on the site of the former football player and coach.
In October Cruyff announced that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. In February this year, the former and legendary number 14 still positive about his recovery. ,, I feel that I advocate 2-0 in the first half of a game that has not yet ended. I’m sure I will win, ” he said in a statement.
Cruyff was born in April 1947 in Amsterdam. From 1964 to 1973 he played for Ajax. He then played for FC Barcelona (1973-1978), Los Angeles Aztecs (1979), Washington Diplomats (1980), Levante (March to May 1981), weather Ajax (1981-1983) and Feyenoord (1983-1984). As a player, Cruyff won the European Cup three times in Ajax 1, once the World Cup, once the European Super Cup and eight times the Dutch league title. Also with Feyenoord and Barcelona won Cruyff, seen as one of the best players of all time, the national championship.
Orange Cruyff came 48 times in action. He scored 33 times. With the Dutch team lost the football World Cup final of 1974.
After his football career Cruyff continued as coach, first with Ajax (1985-1988) and then at FC Barcelona (1988-1996). The Spaniards won Cruyff the European Cup in 1992.
Cruyff after his coaching career analyst at the television and wrote a weekly column for De Telegraaf. Until late last year, he was involved in Ajax. Cruyff explained in December 2015 down from his role as an adviser when the board did not oppose the dismissal of head training Wim Jonk.
Source: Reuters
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