Hi alex,

>>As I understand, unemployment (and criminality) was huge in New Orleans. A famous, contemporary, Dutch saying is "Each disadvantage has its advantage" (Johan Cruyff, best soccer player of the 20th century).
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>Ohh. Fighting words! No doubt Cruyff was an excellent player but let's not compare with Pelé (or Maradona if he weren't such an idiot).

Maradonna, Pelé and maybe one or two more, were ideed very excellent players and on areas better than Cruyff. However the motivation to elect Cruyf to the best player of the 20th century is that he was a better all-round player than the others. Esspecially his tactical insights were highly valued.

Walter,