Dutch Icon, Johan Cruyff Died at 68
Dutch Icon, Johan Cruyff Died at 68
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BARCELONA - Cruyff, who represented Holland 48 times as well as starring for Ajax and Barcelona during a glittering career, passed away on Thursday after a battle with cancer.
"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," said statement on Cruyff's website.
Cruyff, who won three European Cups and eight Dutch titles with Ajax, was diagnosed with lung cancer last October.
Cruyff made his name as a forward with Ajax and Barcelona, won the Ballon d'Or three times. He won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax and went on to manage Barcelona to their first European Cup win in 1992.
Cruyff helped his country reach the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany. In February, Cruyff said he felt he was "2-0 up in a match" against lung cancer and he was "sure I will end up winning".
"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," said statement on Cruyff's website.
Cruyff, who won three European Cups and eight Dutch titles with Ajax, was diagnosed with lung cancer last October.
Cruyff made his name as a forward with Ajax and Barcelona, won the Ballon d'Or three times. He won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax and went on to manage Barcelona to their first European Cup win in 1992.
Cruyff helped his country reach the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany. In February, Cruyff said he felt he was "2-0 up in a match" against lung cancer and he was "sure I will end up winning".
(rnz)
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