Celebrities pay tribute to football legend Maradona

The sudden demise of football legend Diego Maradona of Argentina sent waves of grief across the world with celebrities and dignitaries mourning his loss. The 1986 World Cup winner passed away at home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60.

Soon after his demise, social media was flooded with tributes from all parts of the world.

Pakistani celebrities including Adnan Siddiqui, Ali Rehman Khan, Shoaib Malik and Shoaib Akhtar also mourned the footballer’s loss.

Easily the greatest footballer to grace the pitch ever. #DiegoMaradona is the man my generation will always identify the sport with. U shone the brightest. May u find peace in the other world. Goodbye, legend pic.twitter.com/gvEJ3dL2cc

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 25, 2020

RIP #Maradona pic.twitter.com/WD5JmooaW7

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) November 26, 2020

RIP LEGEND. pic.twitter.com/0ayVgzq4WM

— Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) November 25, 2020

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

– Diego Maradona 💔
(1960-2020) pic.twitter.com/DIrDC7TBFI

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) November 25, 2020

From across the border, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh among other Bollywood celebrities also paid rich tributes to the former Napoli and Barcelona star.

Diego Maradona….you made football even more beautiful. You will be sorely missed and may you entertain and enthral heaven as you did this world. RIP…. pic.twitter.com/PlR2Laxfj2

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 25, 2020

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#RIPMaradona legend! #GOAT

— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) November 25, 2020

Have followed Maradona’s game & life for years. Maidaan brought me closer to the game. He was a football legend and a passionate sportsman. Sad to see him go. RIP Diego Maradona.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) November 26, 2020

Meanwhile, renowned names from the world of football also mourned their fraternity’s loss.

Cristiano Ronaldo called Maradona an “unparalleled magician”.

“Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten.”

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Sharing a picture with Maradona, Lionel Messi said it was “a very sad day for all Argentinians and for football”.

“He leaves us, but he is not gone because Diego is eternal. I stay with all the beautiful moments I lived with him and I wanted to send my condolences to his family and friends.”

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“A sad day for Argentina and a sad day for football as we celebrate the greatness of what this man gave us. Someone that played with passion, spirit and was nothing less than a pure genius. I was so excited to meet Diego and we will all miss him,” said David Beckham.

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