Cruyff turn: musical about Dutch football legend planned for 2021

14 de musical, named after number on back of Johan Cruyff's shirt, to be staged near Amsterdam

A musical about the life of the Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff is to start late next year, paying tribute to one of the game's greatest-ever players.

The show, 14 de musical, referring to the famous number on the back of Cruyffs jersey, is expected to open at the AFAS Theatre in Leusden, south-east of Amsterdam in September, Dutch producers announced on Tuesday.