Johan Neeskens, the former midfielder for the Netherlands and Ajax, has passed away at the age of 73. Neeskens was a key figure in the Dutch national team during the 1970s, contributing to their remarkable achievement of reaching two consecutive World Cup finals. He was also instrumental in the development of the "total football" philosophy that defined that era. The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) expressed their shock at the news of Neeskens' sudden death, stating that he had been in Algeria working with the KNVB’s World Coaches program when he fell ill. Despite efforts to provide medical assistance, he could not be saved. Neeskens enjoyed a successful club career, winning the European Cup three times with Ajax, solidifying his legacy as one of the greats in Dutch football history.