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Tributes come from around the football world after the tragic death of Diego Maradona.
The Argentine icon, best known for leading his country to victory at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, passed away at age 60 after suffering cardiac arrest at home.
Maradona, considered one of the best players of all time, left a huge mark on the game.
And figures from around the football world rushed to pay tribute to the former Napoli and Barcelona star, who was the coach of Argentine club Gimnasia.
It is understood that UEFA will observe a minute of silence at all Champions League matches on Wednesday night in memory of Maradona.
Real Madrid, great rivals of one of Maradona’s former clubs, Barcelona, paid tribute to “one of the best players in all of history”.
“Diego Armando Maradona leaves an immense legacy, which has become a myth for millions of fans around the world,” the club said in a statement.
Liverpool tweeted: “A real great game. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona ”.
And Boca Juniors, where Maradona made a name for himself before securing a then world record in Barcelona, tweeted: “Eternal thanks. Eternal Diego “.
Stay tuned for live updates as more news and tributes arrive for the iconic Diego Maradona from around the world.
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