Former Ajax and Barcelona players set for Cruijff tribute match
According to ANP, the planned match at the Johan Cruijff ArenA will mark the anniversary of Cruijff’s Ajax debut, with proceeds earmarked for his foundation.
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Former Ajax and FC Barcelona players are due to meet at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on 15 November 2026 for a friendly honouring Johan Cruijff. Ajax announced the match on Friday, according to an ANP report published by Nieuws.nl. [1]
Ajax says Patrick Kluivert, Frank and Ronald de Boer, Jari Litmanen and Richard Witschge have agreed to take part. ANP reports that all five played for both clubs. The report also names Wesley Sneijder, Edwin van der Sar, Siem de Jong and Jan Vertonghen as participants. More players are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. [1]
According to ANP, the match, called the ‘Legacy Match’, falls on the anniversary of Cruijff’s Ajax debut on 15 November 1964. The agency reports that Cruijff, a figure at both clubs, died in 2016. Proceeds from the match are intended for the Johan Cruyff Foundation. [1]
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