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Ruud Gullit (born as
Ruud Dil, September 1, 1962
in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who
played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the captain of
the Netherlands national team that was victorious at Euro 88 and was
also a member of the squad for the 1990 World Cup. |
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He was named the
European Footballer of the Year in 1987 and the World Soccer Player
of the Year in 1987 and 1989. He was a versatile player, playing in
numerous positions during his career. He last managed the Los
Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer after taking over from Frank
Yallop in November 2007. |
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Personal life
Gullit has been married three times and has six
children:
- Yvonne de Vries - 1984 to 1991: two children,
daughters Felicity and Charmayne.
- Cristina Pensa - 1994 to May 2000: two children,
son Quincy and daughter Sheyenne.
- Estelle Cruijff - 3 June 2000–present: She is the
niece of Johan Cruijff. They have two children, son Maxim and
daughter Joëlle.
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