
Feyenoord’s Ruud Gullit makes a sliding challenge of Graham Roberts of Tottenham Hotspur during the English team’s 4-2 win in their UEFA Cup second round, first leg on 19 October 1983

PSV’s Ruud Gullit carries the ball forward against Anderlecht in a pre-season tournament on 11 August 1985

Paul Ince of Liverpool and Chelsea’s Ruud Gullit challenge for the ball in their Premier League game on 5 October 1997

Chelsea’s Ruud Gullit in possession against Manchester City in December 1995

Ruud Gullit instructs his Chelsea team-mates during a pre-season friendly against Gillingham in July 1995

Ruud Gullit during his presentation as a Chelsea player in July 1995

Ruud Gullit in action during his second spell at AC Milan in 1994

Ruud Gullit celebrates with Sampdoria team-mate Alberigo Evani after scoring against Torino in October 1993

Ruud Gullit in action for Sampdoria in 1993

AC Milan players Demetrio Albertini, Ruud Gullit, Frank Rijkaard and Marco van Basten form a wall during a 2-1 win over PSV in the European Cup in December 1992

Ruud Gullit holds aloft the European Cup trophy after helping AC Milan beat Benfica 1-0 in the European Cup final in Vienna on 23 May 1990

AC Milan’s Ruud Gullit attempts to take on Benfica’s Aldair during the Italian giants’ 1-0 win in the European Cup final on 23 May 1990

AC Milan’s Ruud Gullit leaves the pitch following a 5-0 victory over Real Madrid in their European Cup semi-final, second leg on 19 April 1989

Ruud Gullit holds aloft the European Cup trophy after helping AC Milan beat Steaua Bucharest 4-0 in the final on 24 May 1989

AC Milan’s Ruud Gullit and Diego Maradona of Napoli in action in May 1988

Ruud Gullit of the Netherlands prior to a 1-0 defeat by Belgium in a Mexico 1986 qualifier in 1985