Johan Cruyff meninggal dunia: Dunia bola sepak beri penghormatan

KEMATIAN legenda bola sepak Belanda Johan Cruyff kini diratapi oleh dunia bola sepak yang menyifatkan pemergiannya itu sebagai suatu kehilangan besar.

Bekas pemain kebangsaan Belanda itu menghembuskan nafas terakhir ketika ditemani ahli keluarga di Barcelona pada Khamis akibat kanser paru-paru.

Ramai bekas pemain bola sepak dunia menggunakan platform media sosial seperti Twitter dan Facebook untuk merakamkan penghargaan kepada pemenang anugerah Ballon d’Or tiga kali itu.

Jamie Carragher, bekas pemain kebangsaan England:

Johan Cruyff one of the most influential figures on our game we've ever seen. RIP
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 24, 2016

Peter Schmeichel, bekas penjaga gol Denmark dan Manchester United:

Terrible news that Johan Cryuff has passed away. One of the greatest players ever, a true giant in our game, he will be sadly missed. RIP
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) March 24, 2016

Gary Lineker, bekas pemain Barcelona yang beraksi di bawah kendalian Cruyff:

Sad to hear that Johan Cruyff has died. Football has lost a man who did more to make the beautiful game beautiful than anyone in history.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) March 24, 2016

Iker Casillas, bekas kapten Real Madrid:

Noticia triste para el mundo del fútbol. Mi pésame para su familia y amigos. D.E.P Johan Cruyff pic.twitter.com/ERlJNmDcHc
— Iker Casillas (@CasillasWorld) March 24, 2016

Osvaldo Ardiles, bekas penyerang Argentina:

Johan Cruyff. Extraordinary player. One of the best ever. Had the privilege to play with him twice. RIP
— osvaldo ardiles (@osvaldooardiles) March 24, 2016

Lothar Matthäus, bekas kapten Jerman:

Such sad news about @JohanCruyff. A great man, who transformed football. Condolences to his family and friends.#legend #totaalvoetbal
— Lothar Matthäus (@LMatthaeus10) March 24, 2016

David Beckham, bekas pemain tengah England dan Manchester United:

My thoughts and love are with the friends and family of not just one of the best footballers in the history of the game but also one of the greatest men and nicest person you could meet ... The game lost a true hero today

Ronald Koeman, bekas pemain Barcelona di bawah kendalian Cruyff:

Deeply saddened by the death of my best coach and good friend. Thanks for everything. Forever in our heart. pic.twitter.com/DnMWxydiAn
— Ronald Koeman (@RonaldKoeman) March 24, 2016

Ian Rush, bekas penyerang legenda Liverpool:

Very saddened by the passing of Johan Cruyff - a dear friend unbelievable player and a national hero!!
— Ian Rush MBE (@Ian_Rush9) March 24, 2016

Beberapa bintang bola sepak dunia semasa turut tidak ketinggalan merakamkan penghormatan terakhir mereka kepada Cruyff.

Sergio Ramos, pemain pertahanan dan kapten Real Madrid:

Goodbye to one of the all-time legends of football. Player and coach ahead of his time. RIP Johan Cruyff.
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) March 24, 2016

Xabi Alonso, pemain tengah Bayern Munich:

The '14' will never be the same. RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/OZxbF4Z0kO
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) March 24, 2016

Lionel Messi, bintang Argentina dan Barcelona:

Nos deja otra leyenda.Another legend has left us today.- LIO
Posted by Leo Messi on Thursday, March 24, 2016

Yaya Toure, pemain tengah Manchester City:

Shocked by the sad news about Johan Cruyff. RIP pic.twitter.com/L8ZOBDEfka
— Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) March 24, 2016

Héctor Bellerín, pemain pertahanan Arsenal:

RIP Johan Cruyff, football has lost another legend today! pic.twitter.com/AgKEz0OmmD
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) March 24, 2016

Memphis Depay, pemain sayap Belanda dan Manchester United:

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— Memphis (@Memphis) March 24, 2016

Beberapa pasukan kebangsaan dan kelab ternama dunia turut berkongsi penghormatan terhadap bekas pengurus Barcelona itu.

Pasukan kebangsaan Belanda:

It is with great sadness that we've learnt of the death of Johan #Cruyff. Words cannot express the loss we feel. #14 pic.twitter.com/mt7XAM9GLE
— KNVB (@KNVB) March 24, 2016

Kenyataan media Ajax Amsterdam:

NIEUWS | Johan #Cruijff overleden: https://t.co/rLwoaoRBUX pic.twitter.com/KV41ItCiYF
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) March 24, 2016

Pasukan kebangsaan England:

We are saddened to hear of Johan Cruyff's passing. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/PgsenQcVyx
— The FA (@FA) March 24, 2016

Arsenal:

Johan Cruyff. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/GF11q40ZrT
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) March 24, 2016

Benfica:

Great athletes and great men are immortal. Rest in peace, @JohanCruyff. pic.twitter.com/SLkmIXImfR
— Sport Lisboa Benfica (@SLBenfica) March 24, 2016

Tottenham Hotspur:

Everyone at the Club sends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Johan Cruyff. One of the greats. pic.twitter.com/hhY3gKPJYP
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 24, 2016

Manchester United:

Everybody at #mufc is saddened to hear of Johan Cruyff passing he was a true football legend. https://t.co/O4NOkn6Kwy
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 24, 2016