- George Best, one of the most talented footballers to grace the 'beautiful game'.
"Over the past weeks, Johan Cruyff has been undergoing medical examinations at a hospital in Barcelona. During these examinations, lung cancer has been uncovered. The examinations are still ongoing," the statement said.
The following is a factbox on former Dutch international who was popularly known as 'Flying Dutchman'.
Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch soccer striker and coach, died aged 68, according to a message posted on his website.
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