Johan Cruyff :"If we have the ball, they can't score"

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Johan Cruyff celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday.He is revered in Holland not only as the greatest player of all time but also as a cultural phenomenon who even has his own language: Cruyffian.
Examples....
"it doesn't matter if the opposing side scores a goal as long as you score one more than them".
"coincidence is logical"
"you don't get it until you understand it"
"Italians cannot beat you but you can lose to them".
More information about his language and on the birthday here....
Ajax retired the No. 14 jersey of Johan Cruyff on his 60th birthday in homage to a unique footballer and a living legend.

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