New Delhi: Diego Maradona, who was the former captain and coach of the Argentine football team, died of a heart attack on Wednesday(November 25) at the age of 60. Although he is the greatest hero of Argentina, his impact was not limited to one sport.
The Indian sports world is paying tribute to Maradona. Several legendary personalities, including Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Suresh Raina among others.
“I have no hero anymore. My Mad Genius Rest in Peace. I used to watch football just for you,” Ganguly posted along with a picture of himself with Maradona. “Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today. Rest in Peace Diego Maradona! You shall be missed,” Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.
My hero no more ..my mad genius rest in peace ..I watched football for you.. pic.twitter.com/JhqFffD2vr
— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) November 25, 2020
Football and the world of sports has lost one of its greatest players today.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 25, 2020
Rest in Peace Diego Maradona!
You shall be missed. pic.twitter.com/QxhuROZ5a5
RIP Diego Maradona. He changed the way the beautiful game of football is played. True genius.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 26, 2020
The man has left us. His magic, madness and legend never will. #Maradona pic.twitter.com/gQ2pYpfts7
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) November 26, 2020
One of the greatest icons of the game Diego Maradona passes away, a very sad day for World sports. Condolences to his family, friends and well-wishers. pic.twitter.com/JGFtQJ0vDu
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 25, 2020
Big big loss! Our childhood star who gave us so many memories to cherish & celebrate. Saddened to hear about the demise of The legend #diegomaradona. You will live on in hearts & memories. pic.twitter.com/hyHbdSKqqi
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 25, 2020
In my childhood I didn’t follow football much but definitely knew who #Maradona was. RIP legend…
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 25, 2020
"Not many in sport can say they inspired a generation. But the greatest inspire many generations."
— ICC (@ICC) November 25, 2020
Tributes have poured in from the cricketing world for football legend Diego Maradona, who has passed away aged 60.
I still can't believe my childhood hero, Maradona is no more..He was my biggest inspiration …How his number 10 jersey became my favourite and I added that number in my team jersey ..I will miss you every minute my hero..May your soul rest in peace🙏#Legend #Maradona #10 pic.twitter.com/squMm337Lm
— Jhulan Goswami (@JhulanG10) November 25, 2020
Maradona led Argentina to the 1986 World Cup and won league championships in Italy and at home, granting him the sort of iconic status globally. Maradona is counted among the all-time great footballers along with former Brazilian captain Pelé.
