Lionel Messi has sent his condolences to the family and friends of Diego Maradona after the former Napoli forward passed away on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi has sent his condolences to the family and friends of Diego Maradona after the former Napoli forward passed away on Wednesday.
Maradona passed away after a cardiac arrest at the age of 60 and Messi was among the numerous figures from football to pay tribute to the two-time Scudetto winner, as did the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele and Andrea Pirlo.
“A very sad day for all Argentines and for football,” Messi wrote on Instagram, having played under Maradona for the Argentina national team.
“He leaves us but he does not leave, because Diego is eternal.
“I keep all the beautiful moments I lived with him and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my condolences to his family and friends. RIP.”