With Johan Neeskens, former Netherlands midfielder, who died today at the age of 73, has died another member of this national team which wrote the history of football by causing a real revolution. The footballer embodies the symbol of this modernity that the Netherlands has been able to express: a modern midfielderwho would be a starter everywhere, capable of combining technical qualities and athletic qualities. All seasoned with this level of hardening, a necessary tool for those who live and fight in the middle of the field.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Johan Neeskens. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest in peace, Ajax legend”we read in the post on X with which Ajax communicated the death of their former midfielder.
