Johan Cruyff’s former clubs, team-mates, players he has played against and modern-day stars have posted their tributes to the footballing icon following the news of his passing, at the age of 68. I am shocked. Johan #Cruyff is dead. He was not only a very good friend but also a brother to me. pic.twitter.com/aCKwDjIx9Z — Franz Beckenbauer (@beckenbauer) March 24, 2016 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 DE UNA LEYENDA A OTRA LEYENDA: Diego Maradona también despidió a Johan Cruyff, que falleció hoy a los 68 años. QEPD pic.twitter.com/c227SSmoSo — Futbol Mundial (@infofut_world) March 24, 2016 We'll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace https://t.co/OOKLgPnAyv — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 24, 2016 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 Messi on Facebook: "Another legend has left us today."RIP Johan Cruyff pic.twitter.com/RPV4XnOlS1— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) March 24, 2016 Both as a player and as a manager, you changed the history of our Club. Thank you Johan— Josep Maria Bartomeu (@jmbartomeu) March 24, 2016 Let’s say goodbye to a football legend. A man above colours. Cruyff RIP pic.twitter.com/oZJtIE1Fyp— Fernando Torres (@Torres) March 24, 2016 Johan Cruyff one of the most influential figures on our game we've ever seen. RIP — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) March 24, 2016 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 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 Very sad to hear the news of Johan Cruyff, fantastic player and a sad loss to the football world. My condolences to his family— Glenn Hoddle (@GlennHoddle) March 24, 2016 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 ?? Rest In Peace @fcbarcelona @england A photo posted by David Beckham (@davidbeckham) on Mar 24, 2016 at 6:37am PDT The '14' will never be the same. RIP Johan Cruyff. pic.twitter.com/OZxbF4Z0kO — Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) March 24, 2016 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 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 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 My first coach overseas, one of the best coaches I ever had. A very important man in my career. We had a great loss pic.twitter.com/4n5IgiJQ6f— Luís Figo (@LuisFigo) March 24, 2016 NEWS | Johan #Cruijff has passed away today at age 68. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/ez2JZMeR7x— AFC Ajax (English) (@AFCAjax_EN) March 24, 2016 ... pic.twitter.com/Wne3Bdmz6i— Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) March 24, 2016 Heaven has a new playmaker... R.I.P. Football Genius Johan #Cruyff pic.twitter.com/mxTFphiYXB— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) March 24, 2016 Johan Cruyff: A revolutionary player. Best ever Dutch player. The talisman of one of the best teams ever: Holland 74. Total football.— osvaldo ardiles (@osvaldooardiles) March 24, 2016 RIP #Cruyff #Legend A photo posted by Steven Gerrard (@stevengerrard) on Mar 24, 2016 at 6:54am PDT Today we regret the death of the great leader Johan Cruyff. My feelings to the family of this eternal legend. pic.twitter.com/DSqnCNWOon— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) March 24, 2016 Un día triste. Se va una leyenda y una persona clave para el Barça y el fútbol. Mi más sentido pésame a la familia. pic.twitter.com/QQ20emK0D0— Andrés Iniesta (@andresiniesta8) March 24, 2016 Johan Cruyff dies at 68: Celebrating the best goals and moments o...Quotes of the Week: From Becks to KohliRonaldo reveals his love for fashionSchweinsteiger facing early end to season after knee injury#360view: Mourinho at odds with Man Utd's heritage