Dutch legend Johan Cruyff has died at the age of 68. In response, prominent figures from around the world of football have paid tribute to his passing.
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
We'll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace
https://t.co/OOKLgPnAyv— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 24, 2016
NIEUWS | Johan #Cruijff overleden: https://t.co/rLwoaoRBUX pic.twitter.com/KV41ItCiYF
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) March 24, 2016
Nos deja otra leyenda.Another legend has left us today.- LIO
Posted by Leo Messi on Thursday, March 24, 2016
Muchas gracias por todo lo que le diste al fútbol, al Ajax y al Barça. DEP, Johan. pic.twitter.com/LjmgDnRhLN
— Luis Suarez (@LuisSuarez9) March 24, 2016
The '14' will never be the same. RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/OZxbF4Z0kO
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) 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
2/2 We have all been touched and inspired by his vision and his believes. Football will miss him but we will never forget. #JohanCruyff
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) 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
Shocked by the sad news about Johan Cruyff. RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/L8ZOBDEfka
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) 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
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
Gracias por todo lo que diste al fútbol Johan Cruyff. Descansa en paz. pic.twitter.com/jHwKtwCKL6
— David Villa (@Guaje7Villa) March 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Johan Cruyff. One of the very best. RIP. pic.twitter.com/YvP5PZwW7n
— Cesc Fàbregas Soler (@cesc4official) 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
A genius is gone, but his legacy will remain forever... RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/byuVxTZ4pj
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) March 24, 2016
Rest in peace legend Johan Cruijff🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/cUL3HG6Jsu
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) March 24, 2016
Soccer will be always grateful for your geniality. #totalfootball #Cruyff pic.twitter.com/r7pgBgqcNn
— Kaka (@KAKA) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruyff, football has lost another legend today! 😔 pic.twitter.com/AgKEz0OmmD
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) 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
Very sad news about the death of legend Johan Cruyff. What an amazing player, Coach, teacher and person he was:https://t.co/fwXNRlB3IO
— Jürgen Klinsmann (@J_Klinsmann) 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
Shocked by the sad news of Johan cruyff .RIP
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) 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
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
"YOU were too great to ever be forgotten . . . " R.I.P. Johan Cruijff My sincere condolences to... https://t.co/txpp8Ny9vS
— Patrick Kluivert (@PatrickKluivert) March 24, 2016
You were a genius as a player and as a coach, we won't forget you, Johan. RIP. https://t.co/93hArNgOe0
— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) March 24, 2016
RIP Johan Cruijff.. Thanks for everything you gave us, on and of the pitch. #Forever14 #Icon... https://t.co/TywsRBTjAo
— Ruud van Nistelrooy (@RvN1776) March 24, 2016
My thoughts and love are with the friends and family of not just one of the best footballers in the history of the game...
Posted by David Beckham on Thursday, March 24, 2016