DUTCH football icon Johan Neeskens has died aged 73.
The former Barcelona and Ajax star was nicknamed "Johan II" after being likened to fellow Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff.
A statement from the Dutch FA read: "The KNVB was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens.
"Johan was one of our greatest. We will miss him tremendously.
"We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and LovΓ©e, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss.
"Rest in peace, Johan."
Neeskens made 49 appearances for the Netherlands national team, scoring 17 goals in the process.
He represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship.
At club level Neeskens starred for both Barcelona and Ajax, similarly to Cruyff, as well as spending a number of years playing in the United States towards the twilight of his career.
The midfielder was a three-time European champion with Ajax as well as winning the Dutch first division twice.
While his time in Spain with Barcelona saw him lift the Spanish Cup and the Uefa Cup Winners' Cup.
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Rip
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RIP Our legend
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Rest in peace legend
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we barcelona deeply regret the passing of johan neescken. A blaugrana legend who will forever be in our memory Rest in peace
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Rest in peace legend
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hell fire
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Rest in Peace Johan
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So that means all the Ajax legends starred for Barcelona back in the nowadays, may his soul rest in heaven.
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I remember him when used to play for Kaizer Chiefs FC My grandad was a big fan of him RIP
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I do remember him the time he was at Mamelodi Sundowns ,may he rest in peace π
He never played in Africa y u lying brosef
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I do remember him the time he was at Mamelodi Sundowns ,may he rest in peace π
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RIP but Yamal is better than you unfortunately You were near the level of Saka, not even Vinicius
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RIP but Yamal is better than you unfortunately You were near the level of Saka, not even Vinicius
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RIP but Yamal is better than you unfortunately You were near the level of Saka, not even Vinicius
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Rip Legend π΅π΄ vamos
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Rip legend my condolences to his family and friends
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RIP
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RIP but Yamal is better than you unfortunately You were near the level of Saka, not even Vinicius
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rest in peace Johan
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Rest in Peace Johan II. πΉπΉ
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RIP