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Diego Maradona Passes Away: Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo Mourn

News18 Sports | November 26, 2020, 12:30 IST
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The footballing world was sent into a shockwave as Argentina legend Diego Maradona passed away at the age of 60 on Wednesday. Lionel Messi said Diego Maradona may have passed away but he is eternal and that he would always keep with himself the beautiful moments he had with him. Brazilian legend Pele said he had lost a great friend while Cristiano Ronaldo called him an "unparalled magician". Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, helped Argentina win the World Cup in 1986, the pinnacle of an illustrious career. One of the most famous moments of his career was his 'Hand of God' goal.

India's goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu led the tribute for the legendary figure as social media was flooded with tributes for him. India's cricketing legend Virender Sehwag also took to Twitter to pay his respect for the Argentinian legend as the news of his death came out.
Nov 26, 2020 12:30 (IST)

Luis Suarez mourned the death of Diego Maradona and send condolences to his family.

Nov 26, 2020 12:28 (IST)

Indian men's football team head coach Igor Stimac said Diego Maradona is one of the reasons that the world loves the game of football.

Nov 26, 2020 12:27 (IST)

"Football has lost one of its greatest icons," Manchester United said in their tribute to Diego Maradona.

Nov 26, 2020 12:25 (IST)

Arsenal posted a photograph of Diego Maradona with Thierry Henry and Robert Pires as they paid tribute to the legend.

Nov 26, 2020 12:22 (IST)

Diego Maradona had a celebrated career in Napoli and upon his death, fans have started a vigil in front of his murial in Naples.

Nov 26, 2020 12:21 (IST)

Juventus posted a video of a superb free kick goal by Maradona. 

Nov 26, 2020 12:19 (IST)

Rafael Nadal, in his tribute for Diego Maradona, said that his death had left a void but what he did in football will remain.

Nov 26, 2020 12:16 (IST)

ATK Mohun Bagan player Michael Soosairaj said 2020 could not get any worse after Diego Maradona passed away.

Nov 26, 2020 12:14 (IST)

Rio Ferdinand called Diego Maradona his first football hero as he paid tribute to him.

Nov 26, 2020 12:01 (IST)

Asif Kapadia, the man who brought Diego Maradona's life story to the cinemas, couldn't believe that he was no more.

Nov 26, 2020 12:00 (IST)

Sergio Ramos thanked Diego Maradona as he mourned his death.

Nov 25, 2020 23:59 (IST)

Mesut Ozil called Diego Maradona "one of the best No.10 the world of football has ever seen" as he paid tribute to him.

Nov 25, 2020 23:58 (IST)

Mohun Bagan's tribute to Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:57 (IST)

Argentina's tennis star Diego Schwartzman's emotional tribute to Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:55 (IST)

As Rahul Gandhi mourned the death of Diego Maradona, he said, "He was a magician who showed us why football is called 'The beautiful game'."

Nov 25, 2020 23:54 (IST)

Telegu cinema's superstar Mahesh Babu mourned the death of Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:53 (IST)

"Heroes have moments, Legends are forever": Mohammedan SC's classy tribute for Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:52 (IST)

"Legends never die", said Frank Ribery as he paid tribute to Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:51 (IST)

Spain's World Cup winner Gerard Pique also tweeted out his tribute to Gerard Pique.

Nov 25, 2020 23:49 (IST)

Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman paid tribute to Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:48 (IST)

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig's tribute for Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:43 (IST)

"A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He leaves us but does not go away, because Diego is eternal," Lionel Messi said as he paid tribute to Diego Maradona.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi)

Nov 25, 2020 23:40 (IST)

Belgium's Twitter handle posted a brillian photograph of Diego Maradona against a host of Belgian defenders.

Nov 25, 2020 23:39 (IST)

Ian Rush was lost for words as Maradona passed away and said for him, the Argentine will always be the greatest footballer.

Nov 25, 2020 23:38 (IST)

A small video of the time Diego Maradona met Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and gave him some advice.

Nov 25, 2020 23:36 (IST)

Didier Drogba said Maradona's was his first football shirt as he mourned the legend's death.

Nov 25, 2020 23:35 (IST)

The Goa government will install the life-size statue of late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona in the coastal belt of North district by early next year, a senior minister said on Wednesday.

Nov 25, 2020 23:28 (IST)

SC East Bengal head coach Robbie Fowler paid tribute to Diego Maradona

Nov 25, 2020 23:23 (IST)

Italian World Cup winner and former Chennaiyin FC head coach Marco Materazzi said goodbye to Diego Maradona.

Nov 25, 2020 23:20 (IST)

The Twitter handle that goes by the name of 'God' said "I just got My hand back"

Diego Maradona Passes Away: Lionel Messi, Pele, Cristiano Ronaldo Mourn
Diego Maradona

Maradona was released from the hospital just a couple of weeks ago after undergoing a brain surgery. He had an emergency operation for a subdural hematoma, which us an accumulation of blood between a membrane and his brain. The former Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli star has had addiction problems in the past.

Maradona was initially admitted to another clinic in La Plata with signs of depression, anemia and dehydration, before being moved to Olivos when the subdural hematoma was discovered. Dr. Luque said an accident likely caused the subdural hematoma but that Maradona did not recall any falls or mishaps.