Johan Neeskens, who has died aged 73, was the focal point of two Dutch masterpieces: the Ajax side of the early 1970s, with whom he won three European Cups by the age of 21; and the national team that ...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Johan Neeskens, one of the midfield stars of the Netherlands' “Clockwork Orange” teams of the 1970s alongside Johan Cruyff, has died. He was 73. The Dutch soccer association ...

How should we remember Johan Neeskens? Three years ago, Ajax released a video to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of their famous sons. The clip mostly consists of three things: Neeskens tearing ...

Johan Neeskens, a key part of the 'Total Football' Netherlands and Ajax teams of the 1970s, has died at the age of 73.

Former Dutch footballer Johan Neeskens has passed away at the age of 73, as confirmed on Monday by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.

While Johan Cruyff is the philosophical lodestar of Dutch football, his teammate was also hugely influential Johan Cruyff called the Netherlands’ 2-0 win over Brazil in the second group phase of the ...

Johan Neeskens, part of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created “total football” in the 1970s and a key teammate of Johan Cruyff, has died aged 73, the Dutch football federation said on Monday.

“With Johan Neeskens, the Dutch and international football world loses a legend,” the KNVB federation said in a statement, adding that the midfielder had died on Sunday from an unspecified illness.

Johan Neeskens, the celebrated midfielder who was integral to the Netherlands and Ajax teams that revolutionised football with the “Total Football” philosophy in the 1970s, has died at the age of 73.

Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. A legendary footballer for Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team in the 1970s, he was the leading exponent of the 'total football' of coach Rinus ...

Former Netherlands and Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed the sad passing on Monday. “The KNVB was shocked yesterday morning by ...