Johan Cruyff was a genius and a figure. He dazzled all of Europe with Ajax, won three European Cups and arrived at Barça in 1973 to begin to change the club's history, something he achieved definitively upon his return as manager at the end of the 1980s. This summer series reviews the intimacies of the Dutch myth during his time at the blaugrana entity through interviews with people from his closest environment.
The Manchester City coach exposes his memories and anecdotes about the figure of the Dream Team leader and reveals that, in his time at Barça B, before making the leap to the first team bench, Cruyff went to matches and only I was watching his performance from the bench.
The widows of Johan Cruyff and Armand Carabén recall the Dutchman's arrival at Barça 50 years ago. Without Danny's strong personality Johan's career simply would not have been possible.
An X-ray of the mind of a soccer genius. Johan Cruyff aroused admiration and envy in equal parts but left no one indifferent. From his early years at Ajax and then at Barça, his commitment to entertainment changed the way of watching and playing football forever.
The Dutch genius obtained recognition from the entire football world, including from the eternal rival. Without going any further, Real Madrid tried to sign him, although Barça bet harder. Several more than authoritative voices in the white club speak and are sincere about the figure of Johan Cruyff.
An icon of the 70's. That was Johan Cruyff. The Dutch star not only triumphed on the grass but also did so in the world of fashion. A step ahead of his time who, together with his wife Danny, represented a modern and avant-garde couple. Elegance, security and liveliness. The Cruyff style.
If Johan Cruyff became a myth, it was thanks to that personality that made him so different. In 2015, he was diagnosed with lung cancer that caused his addiction to tobacco. Even in these moments, the Dutch star maintained a positive attitude that he always carried with him throughout his life.
Jordi Cruyff reveals many particular traits of his father's personality in this interview with David Carabén, who was a childhood friend of his.
