League Historymedium
Ajax won three consecutive European Cups from 1971 to 1973, pioneering the 'Total Football' philosophy under which manager?
CORRECT ANSWER
Rinus Michels
Rinus Michels developed 'Total Football' at Ajax, laying the foundation for the club's three consecutive European Cup wins from 1971 to 1973 (the last under his successor Stefan Kovacs).
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AStefan Kovacs
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CJack Reynolds
DVic Buckingham
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