Following the demise of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona, the football world has witnessed a paroxysm of tributes for the diminutive footballer.
Here are some of the tributes to the legendary no 10.
“Sad news today. I have lost a dear friend, and the world has lost a legend. There is much more to say, but for now may God give his family strength. One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky.” – Brazilian great Pele
“It is a very sad day for all Argentines and football. He leaves us but he does not go because he is eternal. I am left with many of the nice moments we shared and I want to send my condolences to all his family and friends.” – Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi
“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.” – Former England striker Gary Lineker
“Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best ever. An unparallelled 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.” – Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo
“There was a banner in Argentina one time I read years ago, it said: ‘It doesn’t matter what you have done with your life, it matters what you have done with our lives.’ There are a few incredible players in all of history, he is one of them. For people of our generation, the World Cup in ’86 in Mexico was something which made this sport better.” – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola
“What Diego has done for football, for making all of us fall in love with this beautiful game, is unique. It is, as he is, simply immense.” – Fifa president Gianni Infantino
“A bit of our past has gone…I am nostalgic for what was a wonderful era.” – French legend and former Uefa president Michel Platini
“Our
sport lost one of its biggest idols. I lost a great friend, whose
talent inspired me from the time I was a boy. I’m in shock that he’s
gone, but grateful that our paths crossed in life. El Pibe, your legacy
is eternal. Your magic on the pitch will never be forgotten.” – Former Brazil striker Ronaldo da Lima
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