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Soccer great Johan Cruyff dies aged 68

Soccer great Johan Cruyff dies aged 68

Former Netherlands footballer Johan Cruyff  has died.

The 68 year old had been battling with lung cancer.

Cruyff was a three in a row European footballer of the year between 1971 and 1973 and won European and league titles with Ajax before his successful move to Barcelona.

The Dutch legend also found success as manager with Barcelona leading them to four league titles, a European Cup and a Copa Del Ray .

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