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SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2025
Reaction to the death of Argentina football legend Maradona

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Reuters
25 November, 2020, 11:30 pm
Last modified: 26 November, 2020, 05:00 am

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Reaction to the death of Argentina football legend Maradona

“Certainly, one day we’ll kick a ball together in the sky above,” Pele said about Maradona

Reuters
25 November, 2020, 11:30 pm
Last modified: 26 November, 2020, 05:00 am
FILE PHOTO: Football - Argentina v Holland 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Group C - Waldstadion, Frankfurt - June 21, 2006 Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona during the game Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Football - Argentina v Holland 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Group C - Waldstadion, Frankfurt - June 21, 2006 Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona during the game Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona died on Wednesday age 60 of a heart attack, his lawyer said.

Following are reactions to his death:

ARGENTINA AND BARCELONA CAPTAIN LIONEL MESSI ON FACEBOOK

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"A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal." 

"I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I send my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP."

Un día muy triste para todos los argentinos y para el fútbol. Nos deja pero no se va, porque el Diego es eterno. Me...

Posted by Leo Messi on Wednesday, 25 November 2020

ITALIAN SOCCER CLUB NAPOLI, WHERE MARADONA PLAYED FROM 1984-1991 

A "devastating blow" for both city and club.

"We are in mourning. We feel like a boxer who has been knocked out. We are in shock."

"Always in our hearts. Ciao Diego."

BRAZIL FOOTBALL GREAT PELE, IN A STATEMENT TO REUTERS

"Sad news to lose a friend like that. May God give enough strength to his family. For sure, one day we will kick a ball together in heaven."

FORMER ENGLAND STRIKER GARY LINEKER, ON TWITTER

Always a delight to be in his company. ?? https://t.co/SfTo8SLqlR— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 25, 2020

"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"

ARGENTINA'S FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, ON TWITTER

Hasta siempre, Diego.

Serás #Eterno en cada corazón del planeta fútbol. pic.twitter.com/jcsGP3GlNI— Selección Argentina ?? (@Argentina) November 25, 2020

"Argentina's football association, through its president Claudio Tapia, shares its deepest pain over the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts."

BOCA JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB

"Eternal thanks. Eternal Diego."

Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, his longtime lawyer and agent has confirmed.

• Played in 4 World Cups
• Won 1986 World Cup and Golden Ball
• Won 9 club titles with Boca Juniors (1), Barcelona (3) and Napoli (5)

One of the all-time greats. pic.twitter.com/yv0WtvLDsU— ESPN (@espn) November 25, 2020

FORMER ARGENTINA TEAMMATE OSWALDO ARDILLES, ON TWITTER

"Thank dear Dieguito for your friendship, for your football, 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."

FORMER ARGENTINA PLAYER JAVIER MASCHERANO

"Eternal thanks Diego for everything you have given us. Rest in peace. You won it all."

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