Argentine football legend Diego Maradona passed away on November 25 at the age of 60. Maradona, who is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time along with Pele, died of a heart attack after undergoing a brain surgery earlier in November.
The demise of the flamboyant player best remembered for leading Argentina to the historic 1986 World Cup win was mourned by football clubs across the world.
We are saddened to learn of Diego Maradona's passing.Today we mourn the loss of one of the legends of our game. pic.twitter.com/MwloxDW9hm
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— FC Augsburg (@FCA_World) November 25, 2020
One of the very best to grace our game.RIP Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/aucbDkZbML
— Everton (@Everton) November 25, 2020
One of the greatest to ever grace the pitch.All of our thoughts are with Diego's family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona #CreweAlex pic.twitter.com/FqpIcKPVUX
— Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) November 25, 2020
A true great of our beloved game.Rest in Peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/PcdYYFsHch
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) November 25, 2020
A genius with the ball at his feet, and undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play the game.His legacy will live on forever.
Rest in peace, Diego Armando Maradona. pic.twitter.com/RzhlBxUEDo
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) November 25, 2020
Thank you for everything, Diego pic.twitter.com/bJ9l3ixY7A— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2020
A true great of the game.Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/jImGjnjhUl
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 25, 2020
Always in our heartsCiao, Diego pic.twitter.com/I2gTWqdtdB
— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) 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
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) had earlier paid a tribute to the legendary footballer charting the highlights of his career.
In a hearty tribute to Maradona, retired Brazillian football star PELÉ reacted said: "Certainly, one day we’ll kick a ball together in the sky above.”
Se fue un grande del Futbol Argentino Diego Armando Maradona nos ha dejado el día de, a través de este medio quiero hacer llegar mis más sentidas palabras de condolencias para todos sus familiares y amigos .
Vuela alto Diego , QEPD. pic.twitter.com/dR5JrzREJ1— Mario Kempes (@ESPNMarioKempes) 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
Thank dear Dieguito for your friendship, for your footbal, sublime, without comparison. Simply, the best football player in the history of football. So many enjoyable moments together. Impossible to say which one was the best. RIP my dear friend. https://t.co/1xshiEZQVh— osvaldo ardiles (@osvaldooardiles) November 25, 2020
My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you.. pic.twitter.com/JhqFffD2vr— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 25, 2020
Reports from Argentina that Diego Armando Maradona has died. 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
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 25, 2020
