He also helped the Dutch reach the World Cup finals in 1974, losing to Germany 2-1. It was during that World Cup was where Cruyff first unveiled his signature move, the “Cruyff Turn” in a match against Sweden.

Now an iconic move, the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) even has a video on how you can replicate the move.

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