1974 world cup
Johan Cruyff dies age 68, five months after cancer diagnosis
An icon with both Ajax and Barcelona, Cruyff was the posterboy of the ‘Total Football’ generation and widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time
Throwback Thursday: The Bizarre Tragedy of Zaire's World Cup Debut
Zaire qualified for their first World Cup in 1974 and hopes were high for the Leopards. But, under the obsessive scrutiny of President Mobutu, the team's dream quickly became a nightmare.
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