Ruud Gullit says Johan Cruyff was responsible for "putting Dutch football on the map", following the former Netherlands forward's death.
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Gullit hails mentor Cruyff
Ruud Gullit says Johan Cruyff was responsible for "putting Dutch football on the map"
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Cruyff passed away from cancer at the age of 68 on Thursday after a wonderful career as player and coach, most notably for Ajax and Barcelona.
Gullit played alongside Cruyff as a youngster at Feyenoord and hailed him as a mentor in his fledgling career.
He told Telesport: "I'm shocked. I thought he was doing better.
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"Netherlands have lost a face in the world. He's the one who put our football on the map.
"He was decisive for my career."
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