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      Andres Iniesta breaks down in tears as Barcelona legend confirms retirement after one of finest careers ever

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      ANDREAS INIESTA broke down in tears as he confirmed his retirement from football as one of the sport’s all-time greats.Reports that the Barcelona icon, 40, was set to hang up his boots emerged last week, but now he has ended speculation with a video on social media.Andres Iniesta got emotional as he announced his retirement from footballCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8He teared up when he was asked what football means to himCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Iniesta in the retirement videoCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8Luis Enrique also hailed the legendary midfielderCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8The Spaniard, who spent six years in Japan and one in the UAE after leaving Barcelona, brought to a close a 22-year career with a social media post on Monday afternoon.It included tributes from some of his former managers including Pep Guardiola, Louis van Gaal and Luis Enrique.But it was right at the start of the video when Iniesta got choked up.He was asked: “Andreas, what does football mean to you?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLInstantly, Iniesta became emotional as he wiped away a tear, before he only managed to say: “For me football has been…”It then cut to a montage of his old coaches praising him.Guardiola even revealed during his early days at Barcelona that Iniesta gave him the “boost of energy to keep going” and that he will “always be grateful” to the midfielder.Iniesta made his Barcelona debut in 2002 and went on to appear in 674 games for the Blaugrana, scoring 57 goals and adding 135 assists.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLouis van Gaal was another of Iniesta’s former managers to appear in the videoCredit: Instagram @andresiniesta8His trophy haul includes nine La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.Playing alongside Xavi and Sergio Busquets, Iniesta is also considered to have been part of one of the greatest midfield trios football has ever seen.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersIniesta played 131 times for Spain and scored 14 goals, winning the World Cup and two European Championships.He left Barcelona in 2018 to join Japan’s Vissel Kobe on a free transfer.He would go on to spend five years in the J-League, winning the league, Japanese Cup and Japanese Super Cup.UAE side Emirates Club, whom he joined in 2023, would prove to be his final team as he made 23 appearances for them, scoring five goals and providing one assist. More

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      Mario Balotelli thrown shock career lifeline after three months unemployed after nasty injury to Serie A side’s captain

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      MARIO BALOTELLI is set to be thrown a career lifeline by Torino, according to reports.The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker has been a free agent for three months.Mario Balotelli could join Serie A side TorinoCredit: GettyItaly international Balotelli ended his second spell with Turks Adana Demirspor, and has yet to find a new club.But Torino’s captain and striker Duvan Zapata suffered a serious knee injury at the weekend that could sideline him for months.And the Turin club is now reportedly set to offer 34-year-old Balotelli a deal as temporary cover for the Colombian.Torino would become the 12th different club of his career, having previously played in Serie A for Inter, AC Milan, Brescia and Monza.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCapped 36 times, Balotelli has been linked with clubs in Brazil, India and Spain since returning home from Turkey.But he has chosen to bide his time, recently stating his intent to play in Italy once more.The frontman has trained by himself in Brescia to keep up his fitness.Torino, currently seventh in Serie A, could now come to the former City madcap’s rescue.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesManaged by Paolo Vanoli, their squad includes Scotland’s ex-Southampton striker Che Adams.They lost 3-2 at Inter on Saturday, with Zapata scoring before going off injured late in the game.Former Premier League bad boy Mario Balotelli takes up new sport as he ‘calls out former UFC champion’ More

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      Ronaldinho’s son, 19, moves to England with influencer girlfriend as he follows in Barcelona legend’s footsteps

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      RONALDINHO’S son has moved to England and is set to play for Burnley.Joao Mendes, 19, has made a permanent move to the UK with his girlfriend Giovanna Buscacio, 24.Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes has moved to England with his girlfriendCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is following in his father Ronaldinho’s footsteps in footballCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes is set to play for Burnley in the ChampionshipCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes has moved to the UK with his influencer girlfriend Giovanna BuscacioCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna has over 131,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes was pictured with a Clarets shirt in August after reportedly signing with the Championship outfit.Reports now suggest the winger, who could start out in Burnley’s Under-21 side, has now moved to Manchester.The Brazilian has reportedly been living in Manchester since September with his influencer girlfriend with whom he’s been with for two years.Giovanna has over 131,000 followers on Instagram and has been sharing several snaps on social media showing their new life in England.Read More on FootballMendes has been following in his father’s footsteps since the age of 13 when he started playing club football in Brazil.The led the forward to Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy where he played until June.Mendes’ contract with Burnley will reportedly run for the next two years.Ronaldinho, 44, burst onto the scene in the 2002 World Cup when he helped Brazil lift the trophy by beating Germany in the final.Most read in ChampionshipThat led to a lucrative move to Barcelona in 2003 where he amassed a staggering total of 94 goals and 71 assists in 207 appearances.The star forward also won two LaLiga titles, the 2005 Ballon d’Or and the 2006 Champions League during his five-year stint with Barca.Watch as Lamine Yamal, 17, stars alongside Ronaldinho and Barcelona legends in incredible new kit advertThe Brazil legend rolled credits on his 17-year career, which also saw him playing for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, in 2015 with 33 goals in 97 caps.Giovanna has already started sharing snaps from their new life in EnglandCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is set to start playing for Burnley’s Under-21 sideCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna shares a series of glam pics on social mediaCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashGiovanna will be rooting for Mendes from the standsCredit: @giobuscacio/Newsflash More

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      Job advert for VAR replay operator appears online with surprising salary and qualifications revealed

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      HAWK-EYE are hiring for a VAR Replay Operator to join their team and assist in the use of VAR in the Premier League.The controversial technology continues to divide opinion in England’s top flight and the company behind it all are looking for someone new to join their ranks.Hawk-Eye are hiring for a VAR Replay OperatorCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe new hire would be responsible for showing replays of incidents to officials in the Premier League and other high profile competitionsCredit: Sky SportsHawk-eye, who provide the VAR tech used by the Prem, have listed their job opening online – leading fans to have a nosey at what qualifications they would need to be part of the team.The job, which would be based out of Stockley Park, would cover the Premier League, Uefa and FIFA competitions including the World Cup and Champions League.While the candidate’s responsibilities would include “operating systems during matches” and “setting up Hawk-Eye technology in the Replay Centre”.That would effectively mean that the new hire would be the person showing the referees and VARs replays of the incidents.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd according to the job advert that role will earn £25,800 per year – around £10,000 less than the average salary in the UK.But before you start readying your CV and marching it straight to the Hawk-Eye offices, there’s a lengthy list of qualifications that any potential candidate is supposed to have.Hawk-Eye want their new employee to hold a full driving licence, have a strong technical grounding, a proactive attitude, attentive listening skills and excellent problem-solving skills amongst a myriad of other requirements. However, there’s no requirement to have had any experience refereeing or officiating at any level.Most read in FootballVAR Replay Operator job in fullHere’s a look at the key responsibilities and required qualifications to become a VAR Replay Operator…Key ResponsibilitiesPre-match planning and administration in the days building up to your gamesSetting up Hawk-Eye technology in the Replay CentreConducting pre-match checks of the systems in accordance with standard proceduresLiaising with all members staff, match officials and supervisors on-siteOperating the systems during the matchMonitoring hardware and software performances, being able to troubleshoot and report encountered issuesTaking full responsibility for our system on-site and being an ambassador for Hawk-EyeCompleting post-match reports for client delivery and improving future operationsDuring the off-season, building and maintaining our hardware and equipmentAssisting with installation and testing of new products and servicesSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseEssential: A strong technical grounding, with an interest in technologyBright and enterprising with excellent problem-solving skills and an inquisitive mindsetProactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiativeTime management skills and ability to work in a high-pressure, live broadcast environmentAbility to liaise with clients and customers in a professional and approachable mannerStrong attentive listening skills, particularly under extreme pressureFull valid driving licence required, willingness to drive our vansWillingness to travel domestically and to work overseasFlexible and adaptable to a schedule that is dedicated by the fixture list and can change at short noticeAcceptance that the nature of our business means that work will be carried out over weekends/bank holidaysPreferred:A keen interest in football; an understanding of the laws of the game is preferredA degree in a science, technology, mathematics or engineering course or relevant equivalent experienceFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a “keen interest in football and understanding of the laws of the game” is only listed as “preferred” for the job.The surprising revelation would mean that someone could be operating the Premier League VAR systems without prior knowledge of the rules of football.How Arsenal and Liverpool benefitted from VAR failures AGAIN | Ex-Premier League referee reactsThat’s perhaps less shocking when remembered alongside last season’s biggest VAR error being spotted by another Replay Operator – who wasn’t a qualified referee either.The Replay Operator for Tottenham’s win over Liverpool last September appeared to be the only person at Stockley Park to realise that Luis Diaz was actually onside when his goal was ruled out for offside.Hawk-Eye don’t require interest or knowledge of football rules for their new hire in the positionCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea legend’s daughter puts on busty display in low-cut top for stunning holiday snaps as fans call her ‘radiant’

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      JADE LEBOEUF stunned in the sun while on holiday in Morocco.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank is enjoying some time away with her mum.Jade Leboeuf stunned during a trip to MoroccoCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufThe model drew many compliments for her lavish lookCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufThe pair visited the Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains region of Morocco.Jade loved her trip and she dazzled in a low-cut top which helped her soak up the sun.She flashed the camera a smile as she showed off her tattoos and slim figure.Fans loved the look with one writing: “Too beautiful ❤️”READ MORE IN SPORTAnother added: “Amazing 😍”A third wrote: “Very classy Jade.”And another commented: “Sublime photo 🤩”Jade, 33, often dresses to impress and last month sent fans wild as she posed in black see-through lingerie.Most read in FootballThat came just days after the model went braless as she showed off in a white top.Jade has a big presence on social media with more than 240,000 Instagram followers.Chelsea legend’s daughter puts on busty display in low-cut top for stunning holiday snaps as fans call her ‘radiant’She is married to French reality TV personality Stephane Rodrigues and the pair have a three-year-old son together.Take a look inside Jade’s glamorous life…Jade has built up a loyal following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufJade is now making her own wayCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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      Gary Neville gives behind-the-scenes tour of new job as he misses Sky Sports’ coverage of Aston Villa vs Man Utd

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      GARY NEVILLE gave fans a tour of his US studio as he missed Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage to start his new job on Sunday.The Manchester United legend, 49, would usually have been expected to be part of Sky’s broadcast as they aired Aston Villa’s draw with The Red Devils and Brighton’s thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham.Gary Neville gave fans a tour of his new NBC Sports studioCredit: TikTokHe showed off the huge area where they broadcast fromCredit: TikTokNeville showed a few members of the crew as he walked onto setCredit: TikTokHis role in America meant he was not on Sky Sports’ coverage over the weekendCredit: TikTokInstead, Neville was over in America working for NBC Sports for the entire weekend as his punditry took him across the Atlantic.And he shared a video on TikTok giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of his new workplace on Saturday.Neville walked from the hallway into the studio and showed off his surroundings ahead of his NBC debut.Speaking as he walked onto the set, he said: “Hi everyone. So here we are, it’s a big old studio.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Have a little bit of a look behind the scenes.”After spotting the title odds on one of the screens, he added: “Arsenal favourites over here in America”.Neville, wearing a suit, then ended the video by looking ahead to the opening match of his NBC career.He said: “First game is Crystal Palace vs Liverpool, so I’ll see you all later.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe wore a suit for his first NBC appearanceCredit: TikTokNeville showed the huge cameras in operationCredit: TikTokFans gave Neville positive feedback as he embarks on a new roleCredit: TikTokReacting to the clip, one fan replied: “This is exciting!”While another added: “Good luck Gary 👏”.Gary Neville admits he made an EPIC blunder as his wife Emma went through early menopause in her 30sA third responded: “Shirt and tie combo 🔥”.And a fourth said: “GNev and Oasis breaking into the USA”.Neville is still expected to be a part of Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage this season as he balances his UK responsibilities with his new US role.Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD says Erik ten Hag’s time at Man Utd is up… and explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace him.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.Emery may well deliver the coup de grace to Ten Hag on Sunday — especially with Bruno Fernandes suspended and Kobbie Mainoo an injury doubt.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would be a popular and gettable option but, despite being a fine coach and a very engaging man, he is considered something of a loose cannon.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More

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      Bukayo Saka’s evolution into creative juggernaut makes him first Dream Team midfielder to reach 100 points this season

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      BUKAYO SAKA (£6.5m) has been a top-tier Dream Team asset for a few years now.But even by the Arsenal winger’s sky-high standards, he’s gone off like a rocket this season.The 23-year-old is one of just three players to have reached the 100-point mark by the end of Gameweek 7, alongside Erling Haaland (£9.1m) and Mohamed Salah (£7.6m).Saka is the first midfielder to reach 100 points in Dream Team this seasonCredit: Dream TeamSaka leads the way among midfielders and is now 15 points clear of the next-best player in his position, Cole Palmer (£6.5m).MOST DREAM TEAM POINTS SO FAR THIS SEASON:Erling Haaland – 111 ptsBukayo Saka – 102 ptsMohamed Salah – 100 ptsCole Palmer – 87 ptsKai Havertz – 76 ptsEberechi Eze – 75 ptsBrennan Johnson – 74 ptsDwight McNeil – 73 ptsTrent Alexander-Arnold – 72 ptsBryan Mbeumo – 72 ptsWhat’s interesting is that out of the top ten performers (see above), only defender Alexander-Arnold has scored fewer goals than Saka at this stage.The reason the Gunners’ homegrown hero has excelled to this point is his evolution into a creative juggernaut.Saka leads the way for both assists and big chances createdCredit: GettySaka assisted his side’s first two goals against Southampton on Saturday and bagged one of his own to seal the win just before full time.As a result, he’s now registered eight assists in all competitions this season, which puts him in a league of his own – Palmer and Salah are his closest rivals on five each.Most read in FootballAll football fans know that not all assists are equal in terms of their actual contribution to the goal being scored but Saka is thoroughly deserving of his tally because he’s also created the most big chances (as defined by Opta) for his team-mates with 12.Again, Palmer is his nearest competitor in the metric but Chelsea’s main man is four behind as it stands on eight.The stats paint a clear picture of Saka in a class of his own when it comes to playmaking.Arsenal’s set-piece supremacy is a huge factor in this as it’s generally the England international who swings in the corners and wide free-kicks for Gabriel (£5.6m) and company to attack with extreme purpose.But it would be a mistake to pigeonhole Saka as Saturday’s showing proved he’s just as capable of unlocking defences in open play – his throughball for Havertz and deep cross for Gabriel Martinelli (£3.9m) were unquestionably decisive actions.Eight assists and countingCredit: GettySaka may be the league’s leading playmaker at present but even that doesn’t tell the full story.He’s scored three goals and registered a whopping 14 shots on target, a tally only bettered by Haaland and Salah.Furthermore, he ranks inside the top 15 midfielders for bonus points and the top 20 for tackles – he does it all!The international break means there’s plenty of time for Dream Team managers to form their strategy for Gameweek 8 and beyond but at this early stage it’s notable that Saka is the second-most popular recruit ahead of the deadline.His ownership has increased to 42.6%, making him the third-most selected player in the game – Haaland and Palmer are one and two respectively.Only Haaland has more points than Saka but this lead has been cut to nine pointsCredit: APSaka’s current price of £6.5m makes him the joint-third most-expensive asset at the time of writing but gaffers should expect another bump after his 20-point haul in Gameweek 7.READ MORE SUN STORIESMikel Arteta’s side have some tricky fixtures after the break with Liverpool, Newcastle, Inter and Chelsea (among others) to come before mid-November.That being said, Saka is among the exclusive group of players for whom the fixture list is largely irrelevant – he’s already provided returns against Aston Villa, Tottenham, Manchester City and PSG this season.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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      Johan Neeskens dead at 73: Barcelona and Ajax legend who starred with Johan Cruyff dies unexpectedly

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      DUTCH football icon Johan Neeskens has died aged 73.The former Barcelona and Ajax star was nicknamed “Johan II” after being likened to fellow Netherlands legend Johan Cruyff.Johan Neeskens has died aged 73Credit: PA:Empics SportNeeskens made his name at AjaxCredit: GettyHe also starred for BarcelonaCredit: GettyA statement from the Dutch FA read: “The KNVB was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Johan Neeskens.”Johan was one of our greatest. We will miss him tremendously.”We wish his wife Marlis, his children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand, his grandchildren Djoy and Lovée, relatives and friends much strength in bearing this great loss.”Rest in peace, Johan.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNeeskens made 49 appearances for the Netherlands national team, scoring 17 goals in the process.He represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship.At club level Neeskens starred for both Barcelona and Ajax, similarly to Cruyff, as well as spending a number of years playing in the United States towards the twilight of his career.The midfielder was a three-time European champion with Ajax as well as winning the Dutch first division twice.Most read in FootballNeeskens was known for his on-field relationship with Johan CruyffCredit: GettyWhile his time in Spain with Barcelona saw him lift the Spanish Cup and the Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup.Neeskens hung up his boots in 1991 at Swiss club Zug 94, having made nearly 500 club appearances across a 23-year career.How Arsenal and Liverpool benefitted from VAR failures AGAIN | Ex-Premier League referee reactsBut he didn’t step away from football completely, making the transition into coaching that same year and taking over at Zug as manager.His coaching career saw him spend five years as assistant manager of the Dutch national side, two years as the second in command at Barcelona and a season as assistant with Turkish giants Galatasaray – spending most of his time alongside Frank Rijkaard.On the pitch Neeskens was famous for having a fantastic relationship the middle of the park with Cruyff, with the pair often commended for their “total football”.Neeskens leaves behind his wife Marlis, four children Christian, Tamara, Bianca and Armand and two grandchildren Djoy and LoveeFormer club Ajax led tributes for the legend online, writing: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Johan Neeskens. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. Rest in peace, Ajax legend.”While Barcelona posted: “FC Barcelona deeply regrets the passing of Johan Neeskens.”A blaugrana legend who will forever be in our memory. Rest in peace.”Neeskens forayed into coaching after his retirementCredit: GettyThe icon even returned to Barcelona as assistant managerCredit: AFPNeeskens heartbreakingly leaves behind wife Marlis and his four children and two grandchildrenCredit: GettyJohan Neeskens careerA brief look at a legend’s career…Playing Career1970 – 1971: RCH Heemstede1971 – 1974: Ajax1974 – 1979: Barcelona 1979 – 1984: New York Cosmos1984 – 1985: FC Groningen1985 – 1986: Minnesota Thunder1986 – 1987: FL Strikers1988 – 1991: FC Baar1991: FC ZugManagerial Career1991 – 1993: FC Zug1993 – 1995: FC Stafa1995 – 1996: FC 04 Singen1996 – 2000: Netherlands National Team (assistant manager)2000 – 2004: NEC Nijmegen2005 – 2006: Australia National Team (assistant manager)2006 – 2008: Barcelona (assistant manager)2008 – 2009: Netherland B2009 – 2010: Galatasaray (assistant manager)2011 – 2012: Mamelodi Sundowns More