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Ajax and Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer
JOHAN CRUYFF has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
John Cruyff has been diagnosed with lung cancer
The Dutch legend's spokesperson confirmed reports that emerged from Spain this morning.
Cruyff, 68, is to undergo more tests to detect how far the disease has spread
"He has been in hospital this week for tests and lung cancer has been confirmed," a statement read.
Cruyff was diagnosed last Tuesday according to Spanish radio station RAC1 and Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
The 68-year-old won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax, before playing for and managing Barcelona.
The Barcelona VP Susana Monje sent a message of support ahead of her economic presentation to the board this morning.
"We would like from the club to give Johan Cruyff and all of his friends a very big hug after hearing today of the situation that he is living through," Monje said.
Before beginning her presentation, VP Susana Monje sent a message of support to Johan Cruyff, who just announced that he has lung cancer.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 22, 2015
Cruyff was capped 48 times by Holland between 1966 and 1977, helping them to the World Cup final in 1974, and won European Footballer of the Year three times in 1971, 1973 and 1974.
After his playing career he managed Holland, Ajax, Barcelona and Catalonia.
Ajax director Edwin van der Sar said on hearing the news: "On behalf of the club I wish Johan and his family a lot of strength and a speedy recovery."
Today was confirmed that #Ajax legend @JohanCruyff has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. pic.twitter.com/OTIXbR7jzJ
— AFC Ajax (English) (@AFCAjax_EN) October 22, 2015
Wishing a speedy recovery to the incomparable @JohanCruyff. This is just another challenge to conquer. pic.twitter.com/06XineUfW8
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) October 22, 2015
Cruyff won European player of the year three times
Cruyff won three European Cups in a row at Ajax in the 70s