“The greatest of all”: Maradona dead at age 60
<p>The football world is paying honour to one of the game’s best-ever players after Diego Maradona died aged 60 on Thursday.</p>
<p>He become renowned for leading the win for Argentina in the <em>World Cup</em> in 1986.</p>
<p>The country's president, Alberto Fernandez, has declared three national days of mourning for the World Cup Winner.</p>
<p>Fernéndez told media he was “incredibly sad” over the death of Maradona.</p>
<p>The football world united to pay tribute to one of the game’s greatest-ever players after Argentine legend Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Thursday.</p>
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<p>He won the club’s only two Series A titles and as a result became one of the most beloved men in his homeland and Napoli in Italy.</p>
<p>Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed Maradona as a true icon.</p>
<p>“Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius,” Ronaldo tweeted.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>Messi, who took over after the Argentina’s leading player, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram.</p>
<p>“A very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal,” Messi said.</p>
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<p>“I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my condolences to all his family and friends.</p>
<p>His former teams also paid homage to the star.</p>
<p>“You are eternal in every heart in world football,” the Twitter account of the Argentina national team wrote on Twitter alongside a picture of Maradona holding the World Cup.</p>
<p>Napoli’s Twitter said: “Always in our hearts, Ciao Diego.”</p>
<p>Boca posted: “Eternal thanks. Eternal Diego.”</p>
<p>Fellow celebrity Greg Lineker also took to social media to remember Maradona.</p>
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<p>“By some distance the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time,” he said.</p>
<p>“After a blessed but troubled life, hopefully he’ll finally find some comfort in the hands of God. #RipDiego.”</p>
