Johan Cruyff’s former clubs, team-mates, players he has played against and modern-day stars have posted their tributes to the footballing icon following the news of his passing, at the age of 68.
I am shocked. Johan #Cruyff is dead. He was not only a very good friend but also a brother to me. pic.twitter.com/aCKwDjIx9Z
It is with great sadness that we've learnt of the death of Johan #Cruyff. Words cannot express the loss we feel. #14 pic.twitter.com/mt7XAM9GLE
— KNVB (@KNVB) March 24, 2016
DE UNA LEYENDA A OTRA LEYENDA: Diego Maradona también despidió a Johan Cruyff, que falleció hoy a los 68 años. QEPD pic.twitter.com/c227SSmoSo
— Futbol Mundial (@infofut_world) March 24, 2016
We'll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace
https://t.co/OOKLgPnAyv— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 24, 2016
Deeply saddened by the death of my best coach and good friend. Thanks for everything. Forever in our heart. pic.twitter.com/DnMWxydiAn
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) March 24, 2016
Messi on Facebook: "Another legend has left us today."
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff pic.twitter.com/RPV4XnOlS1
Both as a player and as a manager, you changed the history of our Club. Thank you Johan
— Josep Maria Bartomeu (@jmbartomeu) March 24, 2016
Let’s say goodbye to a football legend. A man above colours. Cruyff RIP pic.twitter.com/oZJtIE1Fyp
— Fernando Torres (@Torres) March 24, 2016
Johan Cruyff one of the most influential figures on our game we've ever seen. RIP
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 24, 2016
Sad to hear that Johan Cruyff has died. Football has lost a man who did more to make the beautiful game beautiful than anyone in history.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 24, 2016
Noticia triste para el mundo del fútbol. Mi pésame para su familia y amigos. D.E.P Johan Cruyff pic.twitter.com/ERlJNmDcHc
— Iker Casillas (@CasillasWorld) March 24, 2016
Very sad to hear the news of Johan Cruyff, fantastic player and a sad loss to the football world. My condolences to his family
— Glenn Hoddle (@GlennHoddle) March 24, 2016
The '14' will never be the same. RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/OZxbF4Z0kO
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) March 24, 2016
Terrible news that Johan Cryuff has passed away. One of the greatest players ever, a true giant in our game, he will be sadly missed. RIP
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) March 24, 2016
Such sad news about @JohanCruyff. A great man, who transformed football. Condolences to his family and friends.#legend #totaalvoetbal
— Lothar Matthäus (@LMatthaeus10) March 24, 2016
Goodbye to one of the all-time legends of football. Player and coach ahead of his time. RIP Johan Cruyff.
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 24, 2016
My first coach overseas, one of the best coaches I ever had. A very important man in my career. We had a great loss pic.twitter.com/4n5IgiJQ6f
— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) March 24, 2016
NEWS | Johan #Cruijff has passed away today at age 68.
— AFC Ajax (English) (@AFCAjax_EN) March 24, 2016
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ez2JZMeR7x
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— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) March 24, 2016
Heaven has a new playmaker... R.I.P. Football Genius Johan #Cruyff pic.twitter.com/mxTFphiYXB
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 24, 2016
Johan Cruyff: A revolutionary player. Best ever Dutch player. The talisman of one of the best teams ever: Holland 74. Total football.
— osvaldo ardiles (@osvaldooardiles) March 24, 2016
Today we regret the death of the great leader Johan Cruyff. My feelings to the family of this eternal legend. pic.twitter.com/DSqnCNWOon
— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) March 24, 2016
Un día triste. Se va una leyenda y una persona clave para el Barça y el fútbol. Mi más sentido pésame a la familia. pic.twitter.com/QQ20emK0D0
— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) March 24, 2016