The 1973–74 season saw the arrival of Johan Cruyff, who was bought for a world record £920,000 from Ajax. Already an established player with Ajax, Cruyff quickly won over the Barcelona fans when he told the European press that he chose Barcelona over Real Madrid because he could not play for a club associated with Francisco Franco. He further endeared himself when he named his son Jordi, after the local Catalan Saint George. Next to champions like Juan Manuel Asensi, Carles Rexach and Hugo Sotil, he helped the club win the 1973–74 season for the first time since 1960, defeating Real Madrid 5–0 at the Bernabéu along the way. He was crowned European Footballer of the Year in 1973 during his first season with Barcelona (his second Ballon d'Or win; he won his first while playing for Ajax in 1971). Cruyff received this prestigious award a third time (the first player to do so) in 1974, while he was still with Barcelona. COUNT 10
QSN1 When did Johan Cruyff join Barcelona? ANS1 The 1973–74 season QSN2 What did Johan Cruyff say to the European press that won over Barelona fans? ANS2 he could not play for a club associated with Francisco Franco QSN3 Who did Johan Cruyff name his son after? ANS3 Catalan Saint George QSN4 When was Johan Cruyff first crowned footballer of the year while playing for Barcelona? ANS4 1973 QSN5 When was Johan Cruyff crowned footballer of the year for the third time? ANS5 1974 QSN6 How much did Barcelona pay to acquire Johan Cruyff? ANS6 £920,000 QSN7  For what team did Cruyff refuse to play? ANS7 Real Madrid QSN8 What dictator's rule was Cruyff's reason for avoiding Real Madrid? ANS8 Francisco Franco QSN9 What award did Cruyff win during his first year with Barcelona? ANS9 European Footballer of the Year QSN10 When did Cruyff win his third Ballon d'Or? ANS10 1974