Legendary players Johan Cruyff (L) of the Netherlands and Brazil's Pele, pictured in Amsterdam on October 8, 1999 (Photo: AFP)
Brazil legend Pele hailed Johan Cruyff as a "great man" on Thursday after the Dutchman's death aged 68.
"We have lost a great man. May we carry on his example of excellence," Pele wrote on his Twitter account.
"Johan Cruyff was a great player and coach. He leaves a very important legacy for our family of football."
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