Barcelona’s most successful coach ever Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with cancer.
The Barca, Ajax and Feyernood legend was diagnosed last Tuesday, according to Spanish radio station RAC1 and Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo on Thursday.
El Mundo reports that the three-time Ballon d’Or winner ishas undegone tests to discover the extent of the disease.
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The 68 year old is regarded as one of the best players ever and he is noted for inspiring the tiki-taka style of play Barcelona and the Spanish national team adopt.
He also proposed the idea of La Masia (Barcelona’s academy) to the club board after arriving from Ajax for a then world record fee.
La Masia produced the likes of Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas, Xavi Hernandez, Andreas Iniesta, Sergio Busquests, Carlos Puyol, Victor Valdez, Pep Guardiola, Pedro Rodriguez, Hector Bellerin.
Back in 1991, Cruyff was forced into double heart bypass surgery during his time as Barcelona manager. He is also the clubs longest ever serving manager.
A former Barcelona coach, Tito Vilanova was diagnosed with throat cancer while in charge of the team in the 2012-2013 season. He underwent therapy but relapsed. He dies in 2014.
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Barcelona’s Most Successful Coach Ever Diagnosed With Cancer
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