Guardiola compares Haaland to Cruyff and Zlatan after ‘putting leg on the roof’
Haaland’s acrobatic finish from a sublime Cancelo assist secured the win for Man City over Dortmund at the Etihad.
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff: The man who enacted football’s greatest moment
Johan Cruyff was a revolutionary as a player and a manager, the man who delivered football’s greatest moment.
Portrait of an icon: the ‘immortal’ Johan Cruyff
“In a way I’m probably immortal,” Johan Cruyff once said. Four years since his death, read Daniel Storey’s tribute…
Portrait of an iconic team: Ajax 1965-1973
The first in a new series, studying some of the most iconic teams in history…
Portrait of an icon: Rinus Michels
The father of Total Football and the most influential manager in the game’s history. No Michels, no Cruyff.
Five transfers which almost happened but never did
After Ronaldo’s flirt with Rangers in 1997, we bring you five more who almost – but never quite – moved.
Netherlands pays its respects to Johan Cruyff
Netherlands vs France was halted in the 14th minute as a mark of respect to Cruyff, football’s greatest influencer
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff dies, aged 68
Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.
Portrait of an icon: Johan Cruyff
This was written just over a month ago. How horrible it is for it to be so relevant today.
Reports: Cruyff fighting lung cancer
Holland legend Johan Cruyff has reportedly been diagnosed with lung cancer.