The Dutch federation (KNVB) and the national team itself confirmed this Monday the death of former footballer Johan Neeskens at the age of 73 and suddenly. Neeskens played for FC Barcelona between 1974 and 1979, a team with which he won the Copa del Rey in ’78 and the Cup Winners’ Cup in ’79. Later, he was an assistant for Barça from 2006 to 2008, with Frank Rijkaard as coach. Neeskens was also part of the legendary Clockwork Orange.
“The KNVB announces with great sadness the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens. Johan was one of our best representatives. We are going to miss him enormously. We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and Lovée, his family and friends a lot of strength to endure this great loss. Rest in peace, Johan,” reads the statement from the Dutch federation.
The selection Orange He has said goodbye to the midfielder through his social networks. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Johan Neeskens. Forever one of our great icons. Rest in peace, Johan”, they have published.
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