Barcelona and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died age 73.
The former midfielder is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of the twentieth century after playing a vital role for the likes of Barcelona, Ajax and the Netherlands.
Neeskens was a key member of the Netherlands team that were runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups and was known for his close relationship with former team-mate Johan Cruyff.
A statement from the Dutch FA on Monday 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 Lovée, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss. Rest in peace, Johan.'
In total, Neeskens made 49 appearances for the Netherlands national team and represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship.
Neeskens had a successful 23-year playing career before hanging up his boots and eventually taking on a number of assistant management roles.
Alongside Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, Neeskens was part of an Ajax side that won three European Cups and two Eredivisie titles during the 1970s.
After leaving the Dutch giants, Neeskens joined Barcelona - similarly to Cruyff - where he then won a Copa Del Rey and the European Cup Winners' Cup.
During his post-playing career, he held managerial roles at Swiss club FC Zug, NEC Nijmegen of the Netherlands and South African side Mamelodi Sundowns.
Following the news, former club Ajax led tributes online as they wrote: 'We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Johan Neeskens.
'Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest in peace, Ajax legend.'
Spanish giants Barcelona also took to social media to share a message, as they posted: 'FC Barcelona deeply regrets the passing of Johan Neeskens.
'A blaugrana legend who will forever be in our memory. Rest in peace'.
saga27
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Always sad to hear such news , RIP legend
wuacmprtuy
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Rest in peace J Neeskens
hacemoprsy
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Rest in peace legend
Voubdinru
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Neccdklrsu
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rip
Pitadlns
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RIP
ericjolie69
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condolences to his family and friends and may he rest in peace
Mahbdnorst
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Rest well legend
Ropekpry
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Rest in peace.
ohums
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rip
Luzalsuyz
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R.I.P 🙏😭
woocikmptz
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R.I.P
oluwagoddy
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I don't know you, but rip
Vidaeopry
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As a Barcelona fan, eagerly waiting for some TER STERGEN news
is that what we are saying here
Alibaba001
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My condolence legend
Noyabdelmp
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As a Barcelona fan, eagerly waiting for some TER STERGEN news
look at u
Cezabemouy
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when I was a boy coming up I used to hear these names, johan neeskens and Johan Cruyff but never watched them.rest well legend, peace unto your ashes
Governor8
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Also for he's a Former Mamelodi Sundowns fc head coach here in South Africa. Rest in peace coach
viscdimty
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Rip
BiIIyDedon
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As a Barcelona fan, eagerly waiting for some TER STERGEN news
botbdkryz
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RIP man rest well 🙏
Dotabcilm
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May his soul rest in peace
Tabenrtyz
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rest well legend