Dutch football great Johan Cruyff dies at age 68

Cruyff died as a result of lung cancer.

Amsterdam - Watch some classic clips of the man dubbed as the "Pythagorus in boots" - including Messi penalty tribute to the legend.

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By AP

Published: Thu 24 Mar 2016, 4:18 PM

Last updated: Wed 28 Dec 2022, 2:32 PM

Dutch football great Johan Cruyff, who revolutionized the game with the concept of 'Total Football,' has died. He was 68.

Family spokeswoman Carole Thate confirmed to The Associated Press that Cruyff had died. Joaquin Munoz of the Cruyff Foundation in Barcelona said he died as a result of lung cancer.

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The three-time European player of year won three European championships with Ajax and one with Barcelona as a coach.

The world-record transfer fee Barcelona paid for Cruyff in 1973 was a milestone in the commercialization of sport.

His instinctive genius for how a move would develop earned him the label "Pythagorus in boots."

Argentine star player, Messi, pays tribute to Cruyff with this penalty kick:

A compilation of Cruyff's dribbling skills:

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Published: Thu 24 Mar 2016, 4:18 PM

Last updated: Wed 28 Dec 2022, 2:32 PM

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