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From the 'next Laudrup' to Panama boss: Christiansen's journey to the World Cup

While Thomas Christiansen made history in January 1993 by becoming the first player ever to debut for the senior Spanish national team while still playing for a club’s reserve squad, he did not meet expectations of becoming the next Michael Laudrup at FC Barcelona. Still, he has carried the playing philosophy of former coach Johan Cruyff into the tactical setup of the Panama national team.

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Barcelona's Claudia Pina dubs Lyon "queens of Europe" ahead of Champions League final

On the eve of the Champions League final with OL Lyonnes, Barcelona's Claudia Pina talked about the immense respect she has for the French team, who she still calls the "queens of Europe," and the unwavering confidence within the Barca locker room, during a media day organised by the club that Flashscore attended.

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'Lyon are still queens of Europe': Barca's Pina wary of French opponents ahead of final

On the eve of a Champions League final against OL Lyonnes, Claudia Pina talks about the immense respect she has for the team from the Rhône region, which she still calls the "queens of Europe", and the unwavering confidence within the Barcelona locker room, during a media day organised by the club that Flashscore attended.

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Harry Styles concerts force Ajax to play play-off games in Volendam stadium

Harry Styles' 'Together, Together' concert tour has forced Ajax to move out of their Johan Cruyff ArenA for the Eredivisie play-offs.

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World Cup stories: Johan Cruyff missed the 1978 tournament out of fear for his loved ones

If we say that the most influential footballer in the history of Dutch football was Johan Cruyff, hardly anyone would disagree. The Amsterdam native, who left an indelible mark on the history of the world’s most popular sport, brought pride and eternal glory to his country. However, few people know that his international career ended quietly, overshadowed by fear for his family.

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Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord reign supreme: All Eredivisie champions in history

The Netherlands is one of the biggest football nations in the world, producing players such as Johan Cruyff, Marco van Basten, and Ruud Gullit. Besides players, Dutch clubs have won several European trophies, but it all starts in the Eredivisie, the country's top tier. Flashscore takes you through all the champions of the Dutch Eredivisie.

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Forever Johan: 14 short stories to remember the legendary Johan Cruyff

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. Ten years ago today, we lost the legendary Johan Cruyff, one of the most iconic and sport-defining footballers we've ever seen.