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Barcelona Unveil Statue Outside Camp Nou in Honour of Johan Cruyff

Barcelona have unveiled a statue outside Camp Nou in tribute to the late Johan Cruyff.

The Dutchman was an icon in his playing days before his innovative coaching methods changed the game. Operating as an attacking midfielder or forward, he won three Ballons d'Or during his career and spent five seasons with La Blaugrana, whilst also enjoying a total of 11 years at Ajax spread across two stints.

After hanging up his boots, Cruyff returned to manage both Barça and de Godenzonen, winning the 1992 European Cup with the former to add to the hat-trick of continental crowns he collected as Ajax's chief playmaker.