Real Madrid also joined the chorus of condolences for Johan Neeskenslegendary Dutch striker who also wore the Barcelona shirt (of which he was also assistant coach) in his career, competing with the merengues for numerous national and international titles during his career: “Real Madrid CF, its president and the Board of Directors express deep condolences for the passing of Johan Neeskens, one of the great legends of FC Barcelona, Ajax Amsterdam and world football.
Real Madrid wishes to extend its condolences and affection to his family, teammates, clubs and all his loved ones. Neeskens played for over two decades for various teams in Europe and the United States. With Ajax Amsterdam he won 3 European Cups, 1 Intercontinental Cup, 2 European Super Cups, 2 championships and 2 Dutch Cups. With FC Barcelona he won 1 Cup Winners’ Cup and 1 Copa del Rey. With the New York Cosmos he won 2 North American Soccer League titles.
With the Dutch national team he played 49 matches, scored 17 goals and was a finalist in the 1974 World Cup in Germany and 1978 in Argentina. Neeskens passed away at the age of 73. May he rest in peace.”