The Dutchman
“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,” read a statement on the World of Johan Cruyff website.
said he was ‘2-0 up’ in his match with lung cancer
Johan Cruyff: 'Everyone can play football but those values are being lost. We have to bring them back' Cruyff, who was a heavy smoker until undergoing heart surgery in 1991, made his illness public in October last year. He was regarded as one of the game’s greatest players. He led Ajax to three consecutive European Cups from 1971 to 1973 and was the linchpin for Holland as they were beaten 2-1 in the final of the 1974 World Cup by West Germany. During the tournament his eponymous turn was first seen against Sweden and soon copied the world over.
Holland
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/24/johan-cruyff-dies-aged-68-holland-football-legend
