What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said but, for now, May God give strength to (his) family. One day, I hope we can play football together in the sky
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Diego Maradona. A sad sad day for the football world. The best player I ever saw and played against. RIP Diego.
Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten.
“I am Maradona, who makes goals, who makes mistakes. I can take it all, I have shoulders big enough to fight with everybody.” “When God decides its time, I guess he’ll come for us.” “All the people that criticised me should eat their words.”
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#Diego Maradona , you achieved your dreams and gave hope and inspiration to so many little boys and Girls around the world !! LEGEND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE !! REST IN POWER #diegomaradona #gonebutneverforgotten
Thank you for everything, Diego
FC Barcelona expresses its deepest condolences regarding the death of Diego Armando Maradona, a player for our club (1982-84) and an icon of world football. Rest in peace Diego
My 1st football hero. Few people have impact over generations like this man did. The greatest, the best, the artist, the man…charismatic, a leader…A WINNER! One of the main reasons why I went out on my estate to kick a ball, pretending to be Diego.
RIP Diego Armando Maradona
Reports from Argentina that Diego Armando Maradona has died. By some distance the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time. After a blessed but troubled life, hopefully he’ll finally find some comfort in the hands of God. #RipDiego
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Diego Maradona, one of world football’s greatest and most iconic figures. He achieved greatness as a wonderful player with a genius and charisma of his own.”
“Diego Maradona was a hero in his native Argentina,” added the UEFA president, “with whom he enjoyed World Cup glory, and became an eternal idol for the supporters of Napoli, who will never forget the successes he brought to the club during his memorable spell in Italy.”
Mr Čeferin said: “He will go down in history as someone who set football alight and thrilled fans young and old with his brilliance and skill. I have instructed UEFA to hold a minute’s silence in memory of Diego at this week’s matches.”
