Football great Johan Cruyff dies, aged 68

Dutch football icon Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68.

Football great Johan Cruyff dies, aged 68
Thu, 24 Mar, 2016 - 13:14

Dutch football icon Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68.

The former Ajax and Barcelona forward, who also managed both clubs, died as a result of lung cancer, which was diagnosed last October.

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