Diego Maradona, former captain and coach of the Argentine football team, died of a heart attack at the age of 60 on Wednesday. The sports world pays homage to Maradona. Several legendary figures including Sourav Ganguly, President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), have paid tribute to him through social media. Maradona has been counted among the greatest footballers of all time, along with former Brazil captain Pele. Maradona underwent brain surgery two weeks ago and was discharged from the hospital a few days ago.
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“My hero is no other … my mad talent. Your soul can rest in peace … I have watched football for you,” Ganguly wrote on Twitter. In 2017, Ganguly played in a charity match with Kolkata’s Maradona. All India Football Federation President Praful Patel described Maradona as a valuable person. He said Maradona was turning the ball around with his legs like a wizard. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar wrote on Twitter, ‘The world of football and sports has lost a great player. Let your soul rest in Diego Maradona. You will live in the memories. ‘
Legendary footballer Diego Maradona has died of a heart attack at the age of 60
Who tweeted for Maradona?
No hero, my mad talent rest in peace .. I’ve seen football for you .. pic.twitter.com/JhqFffD2vr
– Sourav Ganguly (@Sganguli99) November 25, 2020
The world of football and sports has lost its greatest players today.
Rest in peace Diego Maradona!
You have to escape. pic.twitter.com/QxhuROZ5a5– Sachin Tendulkar (ach Sachin_RT) November 25, 2020
Two years of magic at The Camp Nou
– FC Barcelona (@FC Barcelona) November 25, 2020
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was like a magician who kept the ball at his feet. Football has lost a precious gem today. His amazing legacy will forever have a place in football history. Rest in peace. # Maradona #Digomoradona #RIPLegend # Football pic.twitter.com/WEyNhdJIXS
– rapulful_patel November 25, 2020
It is God’s hand once again, this time forever. Legend is alive. #RIP Maradona pic.twitter.com/I1XzRa20aY
– Chennai Super Kings (hen ChennaiIPL) November 25, 2020
Diego Armando Maradona. RIP Legend. 4 pic.twitter.com/ZtIlLElBN6
– Mumbai Indians (@Mipalton) November 25, 2020
The great statues of Diego Maradona’s game have passed away, making it a very sad day for world sports. Condolences to his family, friends and well-wishers. pic.twitter.com/JGFtQJ0vDu
– VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 25, 2020
“What a player he was – undoubtedly the best of his era and with the greatest from there.”
Brian Robson in Diego Maradona
– Manchester United (an Man UTD) November 25, 2020
“I lost a good friend and the world lost a legend.”
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– ESPN (@espn) November 25, 2020
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