World Cupmedium
Which Dutch playmaker was the talisman of the Netherlands' 'Total Football' side that reached (but lost) the 1974 World Cup final?
CORRECT ANSWER
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff was the central figure of the Netherlands' influential 'Total Football' side that finished runners-up at the 1974 World Cup.
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BRuud Krol
CJohan Neeskens
DRob Rensenbrink
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