Dutch Football Legend Johan Cruyff Dies Of Cancer

Internet Desk: Dutch and Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff dies of lung cancer at the age of 68. Cruyff, who made his name as a forward with Ajax and Barcelona, was surrounded by friends and family.The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was told of his illness in October. Cruyff won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax as a player and went on to manage Barcelona to their first European Cup win in 1992. As recently as February, Cruyff said he felt he was "2-0 up in a match" against lung cancer and that he was "sure I will end up winning". As a player, Cruyff helped his country reach the World Cup final in 1974, where they lost to West Germany.

[caption id="attachment_10099" align="alignnone" width="580"] Johan Cruyff with the Ballon D'Or.Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_10100" align="alignnone" width="604"] Johan Cruyff during training for Holland. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_10102" align="alignnone" width="580"] Johan Cruyff before play singing national anthem. Image Source: nexthon.net[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_10103" align="alignnone" width="580"] Johan Cruyff at a recent Netherlands training. Image Source: nexthon.net[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_10104" align="alignnone" width="580"] Johan Cruyff gets passed Argentine keeper in the 1974 World Cup. Image Source: Xtra Time[/caption]

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