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Litmanen, Arveladze and Pantelić: Ajax to face FC Barcelona with these icons

Ajax and FC Barcelona will face each other in a legends match this weekend to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of Johan Cruyff's professional debut. The event aims to raise funds for the Johan Cruyff Foundation, which supports children's sports projects worldwide.

This weekend, Ajax and FC Barcelona will compete in a legends match to honor the legacy of Johan Cruyff. The game takes place exactly 62 years after Cruyff made his professional debut for Ajax in 1964. Former stars such as Jari Litmanen, Shota Arveladze, and Marko Pantelić are confirmed to represent the Ajax squad. Several players, including Patrick Kluivert and Frank de Boer, will play for both teams during the match to recognize their historic ties to both clubs.

The event serves as a tribute to the player and coach who shaped the identity of both organizations, with the proceeds being donated to the Johan Cruyff Foundation. This organization, founded by Cruyff in 1997, supports projects that encourage children to remain physically active. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 14:30 and will be held in honor of a man whose influence is permanently embedded in both the Amsterdam and Barcelona football cultures.

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