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I like technical players who can also think in terms of the team's interests. I've already mentioned Iniesta and Xavi, who disprove entirely the theory that only physically strong footballers with a lot of running ability can play in their positions.

— Johan Cruyff Johan Cruyff (2016)

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In my teams, the goalie is the first attacker, and the striker the first defender.

Winning is an important thing, but to have your own style, to have people copy you, to admire you, that is the greatest gift.

Quality without results is pointless. Results without quality is boring.

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