World pays tribute to 'Father of the modern game' Johan Cruyff

ByDan Quarrell

Updated 24/03/2016 at 15:05 GMT

The world of sport has paid tribute to the legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff who died aged 68 on Thursday.

The former Netherlands, Barcelona and Ajax star was diagnosed with lung cancer in October, but “died peacefully in Barcelona, surrounded by his family” read a statement on his official website.

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Tributes were paid to Cruyff from the football world and beyond:

Johan Cruyff celebrates a goal while at Barcelona

Image credit: PA Sport

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