Maradona in Memory: Giants including Ronaldo-Messi and Sachin paid tribute

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Football legend Diego Maradona breathed his last on Wednesday. Maradona, who won Argentina’s World Cup in 1986, was paid tribute by legendary players including Sourav Ganguly, Cristiano Ronaldo. Not just sports, but many politicians and Bollywood stars, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remembered the legendary footballer. Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said that today the world and the sporting world have lost a great player.

Maradona gave many memorable moments in football: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to Maradona. He tweeted- Diego Maradona was a football legend. His fame was worldwide. He gave us many memorable moments in football. His sudden departure left everyone deeply shocked.

Diego Maradona was a maestro of football, who enjoyed global popularity. Throughout his career, he gave us some of the best sporting moments on the football field. His untimely demise has saddened us all. May his soul rest in peace.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2020

Ronaldo said – unique magician

Portugal’s star footballer Ronaldo tweeted that unique wizard. They left us early, but left their legacy. No one can fill your gap. Will never forget you.

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

Messi said – Diego is endless

Leonal Messi of Argentina tweeted that this is sad news for the whole of Argentina and football. They did not even leave us because Diego is infinite. I will always keep good moments with him.

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Barcelona Football Club shared the video and recalled him

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 25, 2020

One day we will play football together in the sky above: Pelé

Pelé tweeted that very sad news. I lost my best friend. There is a lot to say, but right now I pray to God to give courage to his family. Certainly one day we will play football together in the sky above.

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

ICC pays tribute

The International Cricket Council tweeted and paid tribute to the legendary footballer. The ICC wrote that there are very few people in sports who can say that they inspired a generation. But great players inspire many generations.

"Not many in sport can say they inspired a generation. But the greatest inspire many generations."

Tributes have poured in from the cricketing world for football legend Diego Maradona, who has passed away aged 60.

— ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2020

Ganguly said – My Hero is No More

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly tweeted that my hero is no more. My genius is no longer among us. I only watched football for you.

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

Sachin said – you will be missed

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted that the football and sports world has lost a great player today. You will always be missed.

Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today.
Rest in Peace Diego Maradona!
You shall be missed. pic.twitter.com/QxhuROZ5a5

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 25, 2020

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