On this day, in 1974, Johann Cruyff gave football a different direction with this movement.

On this day, in 1974, Johann Cruyff gave football a different direction with this movement.

Before names like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, there was Johann Cruyff. The Dutch attacker was the real Superstar of his period, winning three “Golden Land” over two decades in active football, Periscopi broadcasts. He started with Ajax in 1964, marking 265 goals in 325 presentations in Amsterdam. Cruyff won [...]

The Dutch attacker was the real Superstar of his period, winning three “Golden Land” over two decades in active football, Periscopi broadcasts.

He started with Ajax in 1964, marking 265 goals in 325 presentations in Amsterdam.

Cruyff won six Eredivise titles, five Dutch Cups and three European Cups during 10 seasons, before moving to Barcelona, where he cemented his fame.

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With the blaugrans, he held 184 matches between 1973-78 and scored 61 goals.

But it wasn't just goals and trophies that he became famous for during his career.

On this day, 45 years ago, he created a legendary movement that has been repeatedly used in later years.

In a match against Sweden's World Cup, with its back from the goal, Cruyf appeared to cross into the area by distracting the defender, who left him for dead after hitting the heel ball to continue running in the other direction.

Look at the following video. /Periscope. com/

45 years ago today, the Cruyff turned wasborn?#Cruyff Legacy #Cruyff Pic.twitter. com/n On WMlYLBi

) Give MeSport Football (@ GMS Football) June 19, 2019

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