Legendary Dutchman Johan Cruyff passed away on Thursday as the 68-year-old former Holland, Ajax and Barcelona star lost his battle with cancer.
[ VIDEO: Highlights from Cruyff’s career ]
One of the most influential figures in the history of the game has been lost and great sadness has swept through the soccer community.
Below are just some of the responses from clubs, players and others to Cruyff’s death as he is currently the number one topic trending on Twitter worldwide.
RIP, Johan.
We'll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 24, 2016
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Diep bedroefd om het overlijden van mijn beste coach en goede vriend. Bedankt voor alles. Voor altijd in ons hart. pic.twitter.com/mrVDfwsCos
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) March 24, 2016
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
Today FC Barcelona had lost a piece of their badge, but we have your huge legacy. @JohanCruyff RIP pic.twitter.com/mRHrEYuLbD
— Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17_) March 24, 2016
1/2 RIP Johan Cruyff, true football royalty. I don't think anyone has ever influenced the game as much as he has done. #JohanCruyff
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) March 24, 2016
A great rival for #ACMilan, an idol and mentor to Marco Van Basten: goodbye Johan #Cruyff, you will be missed!
— AC Milan (@acmilan) March 24, 2016
Shocked by the sad news about Johan Cruyff. RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/L8ZOBDEfka
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) March 24, 2016
A genius is gone, but his legacy will remain forever... RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/byuVxTZ4pj
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) March 24, 2016
The Bundesliga is in mourning with the Dutch football family after the passing of @JohanCruyff. #Cruyff #RIPCruyff pic.twitter.com/saDR5utQ9O
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) March 24, 2016
So much respect and admiration for what you have achieved in your life for football. RIP Mr Cruyff #legend
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) March 24, 2016
A legend. RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/dz5yBUaqwF
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) March 24, 2016
