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Quote by Johan Cruijff

“I felt sorry for the match ball - it came off the pitch crying.”

Quote by Johan Cruijff

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Dutch football legend, former captain of the Netherlands national team, and a legend at Ajax and Barcelona. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of football. more

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