Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law, who were two brilliant and great players in the history of United. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
There's not one club in Europe with an anthem like You'll Never Walk Alone. There's not one club in the world so united with their fans. I sat there watching the Liverpool fans and they sent shivers down my spine.… — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
If you play on possession, you don't have to defend, because there's only one ball — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Playing football is very simple, but playing simple football is the hardest thing there is. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Football is simple, you're either on time, or you're too late. If you're too late then you have to leave earlier. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Choose the best player for every position, and you'll end up not with a strong XI, but with 11 strong 1's. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Actually I never make a mistake, because it takes a huge effort for me to make a mistake. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Italians can't win the game against you, but you can lose the game against the Italians. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Someone who has juggled the ball in the air during a game, after which four defenders of the opponent get the time to run… — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
YOU NEED BOTH QUALITY AND RESULTS. RESULTS WITHOUT QUALITY IS BORING; QUALITY WITHOUT RESULTS IS MEANINGLESS. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
A counter-attack can only arise when you make a mistake. That's why there are rules. A horizontal pass? Prohibited. In my line-up there are… — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
Every trainer talks about movement, about running a lot. I say don't run so much. Football is a game you play with your brain.… — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
It is better to fail with your own vision than to fail with another man's vision. — Johan Cruijff Copy Share Image
