‘Unparralled Magician’, says Ronaldo, ‘Eternal Great’ for Messi | Football News – Times of India

BARCELONA/TURIN: Cristiano Ronaldo hailed an “unparalleled magician” whom he might name “friend” whereas arch rival Lionel Messi remembered an icon with an “eternal appeal” as the 2 modern-day geniuses joined the world in mourning Diego Maradona‘s premature demise on Wednesday.
Maradona, 60, thought-about the best footballer of all time alongside Brazil’s Pele, died following a cardiac arrest, two weeks after present process a surgical procedure to take away a blood clot in his mind.

“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,” the Portugal and Juventus famous person wrote in his twitter deal with.

“Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten.Folded hands,” Ronaldo added.
Maradona died two weeks after he was launched from a Buenos Aires hospital following mind surgical procedure.
Messi, who performed below Maradona managership within the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, termed his illustrious predecessor’s demise as “sad for the beautiful game.”

“A very sad day for all Argentines and football. leaves us but he he doesn’t leave, because Diego is eternal,” Messi wrote in an Instagram submit.

“I take the cute moments lived with him and wanted to take an opportunity to send condolences to all his family and and friends. RIP.”