Johan Cruyff playing against Argentina in 1974
Football legend Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68 after battling cancer.
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The Dutch star, who played as striker for both Ajax and Barcelona and went on to manage both clubs, was diagnosed with lung cancer last October.
A statement on his website said: "On March 24 2016 Johan Cruyff (68) died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer.
"It's with great sadness that we ask you to respect the family's privacy during their time of grief."
He burst on to the footballing scene in the early 1970s when he helped Ajax scoop three European Cups in a row from 1971-73.
He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1971, 1973 and 1974.
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