Diego Maradona died at the age of 60. Numerous stars say goodbye to him on Instagram.
Diego Maradona is dead. The Argentine sports icon died of a heart attack at the age of 60. The soccer world mourns the loss of one of the best soccer players of all time. In the Champions League games this Wednesday (November 25), the Argentine national hero was remembered with a minute's silence. In his homeland, a three-day state mourning was declared. Stars from sport, politics and show business said goodbye to Maradona on social media.
Lionel Messi: "Diego is immortal"
"A very sad day for all Argentinians and for football. He's leaving us, but not going because Diego is immortal," wrote Lionel Messi (33), who is often considered his successor, in an Instagram post. To this end, he published pictures of the two of them together and added to his text: "I will keep all the wonderful moments with him with me and express my condolences to his family and friends."
Pelé has lost "a great friend"
"What sad news. I have lost a great friend and the world has lost a legend. There is still a lot to be said, but may God give family members strength for the time being. One day I hope that we can play soccer together in heaven" wrote the Brazilian football legend Pelé on twitter.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Farewell to an "eternal genius"
"Today I'm saying goodbye to a friend and the world is saying goodbye to an eternal genius," writes Portugal's soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (35) about a picture with the Argentine. "One of the best ever. An unparalleled wizard. He leaves too soon but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten."
David Beckham recalls meeting the "genius"
Former English professional footballer David Beckham (45) also spoke up on Instagram: "A sad day for Argentina and a sad day for football, when we celebrate the wonderful things that this man has given us. Someone who goes with us Passion, spirit and nothing short of pure genius played. " Beckham writes about the picture in which the two men are hugging each other that he was really happy to meet Diego. "We'll all miss him."
Ricky Martin will miss his friend
Singer Ricky Martin (48) also posted an intimate picture of the late football legend and wrote: "Fly up my friend. We will miss you."
Heiko Maas: "A great legend of football"
In Germany, too, the news of Maradona's death reacted sadly, not only in the sports world. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas (54) tweeted: "Argentina and the whole world are losing a football genius. Maradona was the hand and often the foot of God. He has won great titles and suffered heavy defeats. He will remain a great football legend forever."