The Irish Times·3 min read·hard
Spain v Argentina: Johan Cruyff’s legacy clear as the nation that shaped Messi faces its masterpiece
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Keith Duggan
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This article explores the tactical influence of Johan Cruyff on modern football ahead of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. It reflects on Cruyff's philosophy regarding player development and the evolution of the sport.
F ootball is the world’s game, but at the elite level it can only ever be a village where the living and dead gods intermingle. If Argentina has carried the shade of Diego Maradona on its quixotic adventure through the United States this summer, then the elegant silhouette of Johan Cruyff lingers over Sunday’s World Cup final.
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