Pioneer of 'total football' dies

Former Holland coach Rinus Michels, who pioneered ‘total football’ and led the country’s national team to their only major trophy in 1988, has died at the age of 77.

Pioneer of 'total football' dies

Former Holland coach Rinus Michels, who pioneered ‘total football’ and led the country’s national team to their only major trophy in 1988, has died at the age of 77.

The official website of the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB), www.knvb.nl reported his death on Thursday morning.

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