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Brazilian ex-footballers Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Ronaldo and Rivaldo and other world champions in 2002 This Wednesday they praised the figure of the late Diego Armando Maradona, a “genius” who “inspired” them throughout their sports careers.
“My condolences to the family and to all those who love this genius. My friend, my idol, my number 10, thank you for every moment in your company, outside at parties or at a simple dinner”Ronaldinho Gaúcho said on his social networks.
“It inspired me during my career and when I met you and we played that 5-a-side football, it was one of the best nights of my life. I was with my idols on the field. Rest in peace, my idol, I love you … The witch of the sorcerers !! Eternal “, completed the former player of Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Milan, among others.
Forward Ronaldo Nazário, current president of the Spanish Real Valladolid, declared himself “shocked” by the death of the Argentine star, but grateful for having shared with him some moment in life.
“Our sport loses one of its greatest idols. I lose a great friend, whose talent inspired me since I was a child”, he claimed. “Kid, your legacy is eternal. Your magic in the field will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my friend.”he added.
Rivaldo, another member of the Brazilian team that conquered the World Cup in Korea and Japan, said that Maradona was “a phenomenal guy on the pitch” and “one of his idols.”
“We had great affection and admiration for each other that I will never forget. An incredible person, with a giant heart … May God comfort the hearts of family members, football lovers and also the Argentine people”, he stated.
Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Rivaldo have in common with Maradona, in addition to being world champions, the fact of having been stars of Barcelona in different stages.
Cafu: “Our Maradona left”
On the other hand, the captain of that Brazilian team that was world champion in 2002, Cafu, also reacted to the “sad news” of the former Boca Juniors, Sevilla and Naples player.
“Even without believing that our Maradona left. Your legacy will always be remembered among us. Your memory will live eternally in our hearts.“, he expressed.
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, better known as Kaká, former player of Sao Paulo, Milan and Real Madrid, thanked, for his part, “everything he did” for Argentine football, which he defined as a “genius.”
Maradona died this Wednesday at the age of 60, the victim of a cardiac arrest that he suffered in a residence in the Buenos Aires town of Tigre, where he was recovering from a recent operation to which he had been subjected for a subdural hematoma.
