The world is mourning the loss of a sporting icon on Wednesday. Argentinean soccer superstar Diego Maradona, generally regarded as one of the greatest to ever play the game, has died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. Maradona had struggled with addiction and substance abuse, and earlier this month underwent brain surgery for a subdural hematoma.
Argentina will observe three days of national mourning for Maradona, who delivered a World Cup victory in 1986. Around the world, soccer players, athletes and fans are paying tribute to Maradona on social media, and remembering one of the most influential and inspirational players ever.
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
A sad day for the football world. One of the main faces in the history of the game. We will all miss you. 🙏🏽😢 Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/yDgU9cIsVw
— Jérôme Boateng (@JeromeBoateng) November 25, 2020
Such sad news. A true legend of the sport. RIP Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/G0Mz4raHTj
— Dele (@dele_official) November 25, 2020
The best, such sad news. Rest in peace, legend. pic.twitter.com/YK2sjkmcJm
— Ben Chilwell (@BenChilwell) November 25, 2020
Rest in peace, Diego. pic.twitter.com/tLUXYymf4P
— Jamie Vardy (@vardy7) November 25, 2020
A truly sad day for football. One of the greats has passed on. An inspiration for millions of people across generations around the world. A true icon!! RIP Legend. 🇦🇷⚽️ pic.twitter.com/SqMhm2lzfy
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) November 25, 2020
RIP Diego, a true footballing icon. #Maradona pic.twitter.com/Lcuz01D0eA
— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) November 25, 2020
Privileged to have met him. Very sad news. RIP Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/x2LcIeQPqr
— Harry Kane (@HKane) November 25, 2020
The geatest footballer of all time, rest in peace 🙏
El mejor futbolista del mundo, descansa en paz ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ps3sq6pyyy
— Ayoze Perez (@AyozePG) November 25, 2020
DEP Diego 🙏 #Leyenda pic.twitter.com/zUO9CKbHnS
— David Silva (@21LVA) November 25, 2020
RIP legend ❤️ https://t.co/sLtIgwt0Jz
— Sergiño Dest (@sergino_dest) November 25, 2020
⚽️🙏💔 DEP DIEGO pic.twitter.com/v56xThtaZn
— Lucas Torreira #LT14 (@LTorreira34) November 25, 2020
Probably the best to ever play the game and an absolute gentleman. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/Pzr5zMZda2
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) November 25, 2020
