Johan Neeskens dead: Ajax and Netherlands legend passes away unexpectedly aged 73

The Dutch FA have confirmed the sad news that Netherlands icon Johan Neeskens has died unexpectedly at the age of 73 with a statement paying tribute to the former midfielder

Ajax legend Johan Neeskens has sadly died at the age of 73, it has been confirmed.

The news was confirmed in a statement by the Dutch FA which read: "The KNVB was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens.

"Johan was one of our greatest. We will miss him tremendously. We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and Lovée, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss.

"Rest in peace, Johan."

Neeskens was nicknamed "Johan Two" amid comparisons to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff during his illustrious playing career, which saw him represent the likes of Ajax, Barcelona and the New York Cosmos.

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