Violent assault kept Cruyff from 1978 World Cup
Published 4/16/2008 by soccernet.com at ESPNsoccernet
Former Dutch international Johan Cruyff said a violent assault in his home influenced his decision not to play at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
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Cruyff: Kidnap attempt saw me miss 1978 WC
A kidnap attempt in which a rifle was held to the head of Johan Cruyff played a part in the Dutchman's decision to skip the 1978 World Cup.
A kidnap attempt in which a rifle was held to the head of Johan Cruyff played a part in the Dutchman's decision to skip the 1978 World Cup.
Violent assault kept Cruyff from 1978 World Cup (Reuters)
Former Dutch international Johan Cruyff said a violent assault in his home influenced his decision not to play at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Former Dutch international Johan Cruyff said a violent assault in his home influenced his decision not to play at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Cruyff claims kidnap attempt forced him out of World Cup (AP)
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