WHAT THEY SAY
What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to be said but for now, may God give strength to family members. One day, I hope we can play ball together in the sky.
A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal. I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I send my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP.
LIONEL MESSI
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.
CRISTIANO RONALDO
Still in shock. Very, very sad but I’m sure Dieguito will have peace now. Prayers and thoughts with his family and friends.
OSSIE ARDILES
Thank you for everything, Diego. BARCELONA
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.
Privileged to have met him. Very sad news. RIP Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona. You will always be in our hearts.
The world awaits our words but there are no words to describe the pain we’re going through. Now is the time to grieve.
NAPOLI
I’m 53 years old and it feels like my entire life, he was part of it. When I was very young – maybe eight nine or 10 years old – I saw him for the first time and he was 16 or 17. In any video, juggling the ball, from that moment on he was the player for me.
JURGEN KLOPP
Broken with pain. Diego, you were my hero and friend, I was so fortunate to have shared football and life with you. You will always be in my heart. All my love to your family.
MAURICIO POCHETTINO