Argentinian legend Diego Maradona considering by many to be the best footballer of all time passed away on November 25 after suffering a massive heart attack.
He was aged 60 when he passed away and according to reports he had undergone brain surgery earlier this month. Shortly after the announcement, Argentine media reported that the football legend suffered a serious health setback on Wednesday. He was being treated by doctors at his home, north of Buenos Aires.
Alberto Fernandez, President of Argentina immediately announced three days of national mourning over Maradona’s death.
With the news which shocked the world, tributes have been pouring in twitter, remembering the legend.
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
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2020
Que notícia triste. Eu perdi um grande amigo e o mundo perdeu uma lenda. Ainda há muito a ser dito, mas por agora, que Deus dê força para os familiares. Um dia, eu espero que possamos jogar bola juntos no céu. pic.twitter.com/6Li76HTikA
— Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020
Hoje despeço-me de um amigo e o Mundo despede-se de um génio eterno. Um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Um mágico inigualável. Parte demasiado cedo, mas deixa um legado sem limites e um vazio que jamais será preenchido. Descansa em paz, craque. Nunca serás esquecido. pic.twitter.com/WTS21uxmdL
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 25, 2020
Another loss for the sporting world.
Can’t believe the legend is no more. Thoughts & prayers to his family & close ones. Rest In Peace, Diego Maradona! #diegomaradona #ripmaradona pic.twitter.com/4dm4orTyTG
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) November 25, 2020
We are devastated by the news of the passing of footballing icon Diego Maradona.
Our condolences go out to his fans and family. RIP pic.twitter.com/6CmTxdc6Dn
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) November 25, 2020
There will be no another Maradona born again. He is the first Football Superstar we saw live in television. I couldn’t see the live game of great Pele and mesmerizing Garrincha playing but I’m extremely lucky to see the live magic of MARADONA!
RIP “God of Football”. pic.twitter.com/uQRV9GIFRa
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) November 25, 2020
RIP #DiegoMaradona. God has reclaimed His hand. pic.twitter.com/RnRqRTuqDB
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) November 25, 2020
As a sport, Football is very close to a Meghalayan’s heart and #DiegoMaradona is a household name in #Meghalaya. Shocked to hear about the news of the football legend’s demise.
He inspired generations. He will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace, Diego. #ripmaradona #GOAT pic.twitter.com/FZjggfmJ6Q
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 25, 2020