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Barcelona and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73
Barcelona and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died age 73.
Neeskens was an key member of the Netherlands national team that finished runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups and often likened to former team-mate Johan Cruyff.
A statement from the Dutch FA on Monday read: ‘The KNVB was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens.
‘Johan was one of our greatest. We will miss him tremendously.
‘We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and Lovée, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss. Rest in peace, Johan.’
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Barcelona and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died age 73, the Dutch FA has confirmed