Christian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
This afternoon, it was reported the sad passing of former Argentine soccer player Diego Armando Maradona at the age of 60.due to a cardiorespiratory arrest. Meanwhile, the President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez, has decreed 3 days of national mourning. However, local health authorities are urging people to be cautious because of the COVID-19 pandemic and not to congregate in public places.
Angel Fabian Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club mourned the death of Maradona on Instagram:
Gabriel Batistuta, former Argentine soccer player, lamented Maradona's death through his Twitter account:
Not only the sports school mourns the death of Diego Armando Maradona; for example, the Argentine musician Fito Paez.
And the Mexican rock band Molotov:
Alberto Fernández, President of Argentina, published a photograph of an effusive hug to the emeritus sportsman:
As well as Mauricio Macri, former president of Argentina:
Christina Kishner, Vice President of Argentina:
René Higuita, former Colombian soccer player, was among the first sports personalities to report Maradona's death.
Luis Suárez, Uruguayan soccer player. Current player of Club Atlético de Madrid.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as "Pelé", former Brazilian soccer player said: "What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to say but, for now, may God give strength to his family. One day, I hope we can play ball together in heaven".
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, Portuguese striker for Juventus Football Club S.p.A., said: "Today, I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best of all time. A magician without equal. He leaves too soon, but he leaves a legacy that knows no bounds and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, crack. You will never be forgotten."
Joaquín Sabina, Spanish singer-songwriter and poet, dedicated not only a Twitter post, but also a microsite to the memory of the former Argentine soccer player.
Finally, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, of Argentinean origin, player of Futbol Club Barcelona.
