An entirely sold-out Johan Cruijff ArenA prepares to host the Ajax Legends and FC Barcelona Legends on Sunday with kickoff set for 14.30.
All financial proceeds from the exhibition fixture will directly benefit the Johan Cruyff Foundation, according to FCUpdate.nl. The organization funds global sporting initiatives for children, including the construction of local Cruyff Courts.
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta emphasized the enduring sporting ties between Amsterdam and Catalonia ahead of Sunday’s fixture. He said that Johan Cruijff remains the central figure connecting the histories and philosophies of both clubs.
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“Onmogelijk om Ă©Ă©n warme herinnering te noemen,” Laporta told De Telegraaf when discussing his history with Cruijff.
Laporta credited Cruijff with establishing a distinctive blueprint built on possession, attacking intent, and technical intelligence that continues to shape La Masia and first-team operations, as reported by VoetbalPrimeur. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong represents a modern manifestation of that continuous player pathway between the two institutions, according to VoetbalPrimeur.
Danny Blind will manage the Ajax Legends on Sunday, supported by assistant coaches Sjaak Swart and Dick Schoenaker, FCUpdate.nl reported. Ziggo Sport holds the live broadcast rights for the fixture.
Patrick Kluivert, Frank de Boer, Ronald de Boer, Jari Litmanen, and Richard Witschge are scheduled to play one half for each participating team, per FCUpdate.nl.
The Ajax selection features Edwin van der Sar, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart, Jan Vertonghen, Klaas Jan Huntelaar, Ryan Babel, Aron Winter, Simon Tahamata, Mido, Shota Arveladze, Dani, Bogdan Lobont, Vurnon Anita, Hedwiges Maduro, Lasse Schöne, Eyong Enoh, Ricardo van Rhijn, Derk Boerrigter, Marko Pantelić, Rob Witschge, and Siem de Jong, according to FCUpdate.nl.
The Barcelona roster includes JesĂşs Angoy, Ruud Hesp, Aleix Vidal, Marc Valiente, MartĂn Montoya, Sergi Barjuan, Eric Abidal, Roger Garcia, Roberto Trashorras, Bojan Krkic, Javier Saviola, Ludovic Giuly, and Nolito, as reported by FCUpdate.nl.
