Cruyff was born on April 25, 1947 in Betondorp, Holland. His family lived right across the street from the Ajax Stadium.
'Quality' is his magic word. It is enlightening to hear the words of the master, if he says a cliche then we notice that out of his mouth it is true.
What did he say? Some examples:
There is a God. You can't do things you're not allowed to do to people without being punished. The solution that seems the simplest is in fact the most difficult one.
Every trainer talks about movement, about running a lot. I say don't run so much. Football is a game you play with your brains. You have to be in the right place at the right moment, not too early, not too late.
Vorm: Bestaat niet. Dat heb je zelf in de hand. Moed: Nodig om te slagen. Mensen die initiatief nemen, hebben het meeste succes.
Alles waar mensen tijd en aandacht aan besteden, vind ik mooi.
"En mi vida he tenido dos grandes vicios, fumar y jugar al futbol. El futbol me lo ha dado todo en la vida. Fumar casi me la quita">
