The Hague: Dutch legend Johan Cruyff, regarded as one of the world's greatest-ever footballers, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, his management team said yesterday, as messages of support poured in.


Johan Cruyff

"In the last few weeks Johan Cruyff has undergone medical tests at a Barcelona hospital. He has been diagnosed with lung cancer," Carol Thate said in a statement. "To respect Johan and his family's privacy and because tests have not been finalised, no further information will be given at this stage," Thate added. "More will be given once these examinations have been finished."