Johan Neeskens, who has died aged 73, was the powerful but smooth engine of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created "total football" with Johan Cruyff at their heart.By then Neeskens had followed Cruyff to Catalonia,

Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73 during a coaching project in Algeria; no cause of death has so far been announced for midfielder who was key part of 1970s total football Dutch team which lost two World Cup finals;

With , the Dutch and international football world loses a legend,” the KNVB said in a statement. The federation paid tribute to Neeskens' contributions both on and off the field, remembering him for his "characteristic tackles,

It has been announced that Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73. The KNVB announced that the former player and manager died unexpectedly.Neeskens will certainly be remembered as one

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

Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73, the Dutch football federation has confirmed. The former midfielder was part of the Ajax and Netherlands teams credited with creating "total football" in the 1970s.

- FC Barcelonas new assistant coach Johan Neeskens, from The Netherlands, gestures during his presentation ceremony after signing a three-year contract with the Spanish first divison club at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona,

Johan Neeskens, one of the midfield stars of the Netherlands' "Clockwork Orange" teams of the 1970s alongside Johan Cruyff, has died. He was 73.

Neeskens played a key role in the Ajax and Netherlands teams credited with popularising "Total Football" in the 1970s, playing alongside Johan Cruyff as the Dutch side reached the World Cup final in 1974 and 1978.