Dutch icon Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68, it has been announced.
The former Dutch international, an icon at both Barcelona and Ajax, has passed away following a battle with cancer.
A statement on his official website confirmed his passing.
“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.”
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