HAND OF GOD: How Soccer Fans Reacted As Football Icon Diego Armando Maradona Dies At 60—-In reacting to the death of one of theArguably the greatest footballer of all time, Fans, sporting icons have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the iconic captain of Argentina’s world cup winning squad in 1986 who died from a heart attack less than a month after his 60th birthday.
The reactions started from Brazilian great Pele as he tweeted:
“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 family members. One day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky.”
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
Juventus and Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo tweeted:
“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.”
Rest in Peace Diego Armando Maradona. You were a god on the field of play. The greatest of your generation
Sleep well to one of the true Kings of football @ Lagos, Nigeria https://t.co/9uj2Hh3tyV
— Gbenga Adeyinka 1st (@gbengaadeyinka) November 25, 2020
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 pic.twitter.com/67sjmdkgFT— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) November 25, 2020
You have always given me emotions and smiles. Nothing will undo what you have done for all those who love football. Rest In Peace eternal legend.❤️🙏🏻 #Maradonahttps://t.co/wp3FoUVYZf pic.twitter.com/qvQv12qEcH
— Andriy Shevchenko (@jksheva7) November 25, 2020
By far the best I ever saw growing up, and arguably the greatest ever #RipDiego #Maradona #10 pic.twitter.com/OM9RhAFFvU
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) November 25, 2020
You inspired a generation you will never be forgotten. Farewell Legend 🙏🏽 #RestInPeace #Maradona pic.twitter.com/dv8ifE20kW
— Santi Gomes (@agomes_47) November 25, 2020
Legends don't die!#Maradona pic.twitter.com/F3ICTIK9P0
— Priti Gandhi (Modi ka Parivar) (@MrsGandhi) 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
Thank you for everything, Diego pic.twitter.com/bJ9l3ixY7A
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2020
A hero for an entire country and football itself.
One of the greatest players to have graced the game of football, and we were lucky enough to enjoy you at Sevilla FC.
Diego Armando Maradona, forever eternal.
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/BXHNC51vxe— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) November 25, 2020
R.I.P Diego Armando Maradona .your memory will live on forever 🙏. #maradona #GOAT #football #argentina #legend @fifaworldcup #worldcup #best #memories pic.twitter.com/YsZYfb8kcb
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) November 25, 2020
Only one Maradona!!! Rest In Peace legened!!! pic.twitter.com/M6jsMcUjNu
— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) November 25, 2020
A genius of his art. A master of our game. One of the all-time greats.
Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. 💙 pic.twitter.com/SRsFhnGrlX
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 25, 2020
Football has lost one of its greatest icons.
Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/uGIinhLDgf
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 25, 2020
One of the greatest to play the game. An inspiration across the world. A huge loss to the football family.
RIP, Diego ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OnNwiNs8CP
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 25, 2020
