Johan Neeskens, former Netherlands and Ajax midfielder, dies aged 73

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• Dutchman reached two World Cup finals with Oranje
• Neeskens won European Cup three times with Ajax

The former Netherlands international Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. The midfielder was part of the generation that were credited with introducing "total football" and part of the squads that reached two consescutive World Cup finals in the 1970s.

The Dutch FA (KNVB) said in a statement: "The KNVB was shocked yesterday morning by the news that Johan Neeskens has suddenly passed away at the age of 73. During the last couple of days he was in Algeria, working for the KNVB's World Coaches program, where he became unwell. Unfortunately, medical help could not make a difference for him."

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