'A man who defined an era and brought joy and inspiration to millions' – tributes paid to Diego Maradona
Maradona captained Argentina to victory at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and was widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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
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
Arguably one of the greatest sportsman of all time. Saddened to hear about the passing away of the great Diego Maradona.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 25, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/L7ewMHOnnJ
So sad to hear the passing of Diego Maradona and one of the greatest footballers.
— Chaminda Vaas (@chaminda_vaas) November 25, 2020
RIP LEGEND#diegomaradona
Heartbreaking news #RIPMaradona 💔
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) November 25, 2020
Maradona was particularly well-known for the two goals he scored against England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. One was later voted "Goal of the Century", while the other is generally referred to as the "Hand of God", a reference to the fact that the goal should have been disallowed for handball.
Hand of god has been laid to rest.
— Paras Khadka (@paras77) November 25, 2020
Rest in peace .
LEGEND 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/He7vHUC9it
Such sad news of the passing of an icon and a legend. A man who defined an era and brought joy and inspiration to many millions around the world. Rest In Peace Diego Maradona.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) November 25, 2020
Not many in Sport can say they inspired a generation ... But the greatest inspire many generations ... That’s exactly what #DiegoMaradona did ... THE GREATEST ... #RIPDiego
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 25, 2020
Really sad to hear of the passing away of the legendary Maradona. He truly lived life king size & by his rules and set benchmarks on the field and off it too. RIP my friend. You will be missed
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 25, 2020
Growing up....Football was Diego Maradona. Diego Maradona was football. 2020 has taken away one more jewel.... 😢 R.I.P Legend. #Sad
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 25, 2020
Football has lost one of its greatest Player.....
— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) November 25, 2020
Diego Maradona. 🖤
Rest in peace, Legend. 🙏#diegomaradona pic.twitter.com/vVGX5k1R6m
So sad to hear about legendary Diego Maradona passing away. Always been a huge inspiration for all sportsmen. His legacy will always stay. #Maradona #Legend pic.twitter.com/t6ewLiVJP9
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 25, 2020