Legendary Johan Cruyff dies of cancer
Netherlands footballing great Johan Cruyff has died of cancer aged 68 BBC reports, saying Cruyff was European footballer of the year three times.
He won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax from 1971, coached Barcelona to their first European Cup triumph in 1992 and helped the Dutch reach the 1974 World Cup final, where they were beaten 2-1 by West Germany.
The source quotes the Dutch FA as saying: "Words can hardly be found for this huge loss." It added: "The greatest Dutch footballer of all time and one of the world's best ever. Our condolences go to his wife, family, friends and the entire football world at home and abroad. We wish everyone a lot of strength in this difficult time."
The report says Cruyff was diagnosed with cancer in October 2015 but in February of this year he said he felt he was "2-0 up in a match" against lung cancer and he was "sure I will end up winning".