Diego Maradona: messages from personalities after the death of the Argentine – International Football – Sports

Once the news of the death of Diego Armando Maradona was known, the world exploded and thousands of personalities have spoken about it, giving their messages of condolence and remembering who was considered one of the best footballers in the world.

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Maradona died this Wednesday, November 25, due to a cardiorespiratory arrest.

Argentine star Lionel Messi used his Instagram account to say goodbye to Maradona: “He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal.”

“I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my condolences to all his family and friends,” added Messi.

Former goalkeeper René Higuita was one of the first Colombian soccer personalities to speak out.

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“I write this message with a lump in my throat, the pain of knowing this terrible news, who was my idol and friend. The crazy and different are sometimes misunderstood … but we keep great virtues in our hearts. great in history “, assured Higuita.

The Brazilian Pele, with whom Maradona was many times compared, it was also expressed.

“What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. Much remains to be said, but for now, may God give strength to his family. One day, I hope we can play ball together in heaven. “, said.

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The English Gary Lineker, who suffered directly in the 1986 World Cup, He described Maradona as the best player of his generation and hoped that he would find “comfort” in the hands of God.

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“By far the best player of my generation and possibly the greatest of all time. After a blessed but troubled life, hopefully I will finally find some comfort in the hands of God.”

The Mexican band Molotov said goodbye to the Argentine with these words: “Goodbye, Diego! Goodbye to the greatest!”.

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Naples (Italy) and Boca Juniors (Argentina), the teams of their loves, also remembered it.

“Eternal thanks. Eternal Diego”, said the Argentine club.

The Italian team, for its part, made it clear that, at this moment, there is only pain.

“Everyone is waiting for our words. But what words can we use for a pain like the one we are experiencing? Now is the time for tears. Then the time for words will come.”

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And Naples added: “Forever. Goodbye, Diego.”

Barcelona, ​​another of the clubs in which he played, was forceful with its message: “Two years of magic at the Camp Nou.” In addition, he made a compilation with the best moments of the Argentine.

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