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The photo of Pelé taken with Maradona, published by a Brazilian legend shortly after Maradona’s death – Photo: FACEBOOK
The king of soccer, Pele, sadly wrote: “It is sad to lose a friend, the world loses a ruin. One day, I will play soccer with Diego Maradona in heaven, for sure.”
Maradona and Pele are two of the most influential players in the history of human football. In 2000, FIFA won the “Best Player of the Century” award, but it was impossible to determine who the winner was. After that, FIFA decided to present the awards to both Maradona and Pelé.
Superstar Lionel Messi, who is considered a “descendant” and former student of Maradona wrote on his personal Facebook page: “A sad day for all Argentines and for world football. Maradona left, but he is always with us, because Diego Maradona is eternal ”.
“I will preserve every beautiful moment I have with Maradona. I also want to take this opportunity to send my condolences to Maradona’s family and friends. I hope they rest,” shared Messi.
Former English player Gary Lineker, who participated in the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-finals and met Maradona himself, has also expressed regret. He wrote on Twitter: “Maradona is the best player of our generation and perhaps the best of all time. I hope he finally finds peace in the hands of God.”
Messi was Maradona’s student at the 2010 World Cup – Photo: REUTERS
The phrase “hand of God” refers to Maradona’s controversial goal that year, prompting the British to stop. Now used by Gary Lineker as a symbol to say goodbye to his old rival.
Another famous person has also met Maradona, but with the colors of the club’s jersey, Carlo Ancelotti also expressed his regret and called this legend a person “who lives forever”.
In just one night, the world of football was filled with emotional condolences to the legendary Maradona. David Beckham, Robin Van Persie, Didier Drogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, Romario, … are the most typical players to express their pain.
The clubs that Maradona used to carry like Barcelona, Napoli, Boca Juniore, … also sent words of farewell. And even places where Maradona has never set foot like Fulham, Everton, Bayern Munich, … they also do the same.
Meanwhile, Argentine President Alberto Fernández announced a three-day national duel in honor of Maradona. Speaking quickly to the press, Fernández said: “I am completely confused. It is the worst news for Argentines. We all love him. I will find a way to get in touch with the Maradona family.” There really was too much sadness.
