Carlos Tevez pays heartfelt tribute to Maradona after scoring winner against Internacional

Boca Juniors striker Carlos Tevez paid a special tribute for late Diego Maradona as he celebrated his winner against Internacional by unveiling a vint Boca Juniors .10 jersey which was previously worn by Maradona himself. 36-year-old Argentine also kissed an armband which declared Maradona as 'King of Kings'. Maradona, who sadly passed away at of 60 last week, had two spells with Boca Juniors and ended his professional playing career with Argentine club in 1997. 

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Carlos Tevez's emotional tribute to Diego Maradona

When Carlos Tevez scored in 63rd minute of Boca Juniors' Copa Libertadores Round of 16 first-leg clash against Internacional, he had an epic tribute for Diego Maradona. three-time Premier League champion unveiled iconic 1981 Boca Juniors kit under ir current one with Maradona's .10 imprinted on it. Tevez, who also captains Boca Juniors, took off his armband which had Maradona's birth year and phrase 'Rey de Reyes' - or 'King of Kings' - and kissed it.

Fans on social media were quick to react to Tevez's emotional tribute for Maradona. Many also drew comparisons to Messi's tribute for Argentine great. Messi showed off a Newell's Old Boys shirt, also bearing .10, jersey Maradona wore during a spell with club in 1993, after he scored for Barcelona against Osasuna at weekend.

On Twitter, one wrote, "I think Tevez's tribute for Maradona was best one I've seen yet. I'm still crying" while a second added, "Tevez once kissed Maradona when he was alive but w kisses his name. What a legend".

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Tevez later revealed that vint Maradona jersey was given to him by 1986 World Cup winner himself. While speaking to reporters after game he said, "I was so happy to score and celebrate way I did. He (Maradona) is watching us from above. He gave me that jersey of his which was worn in 1981 and I will keep that with me for rest of my life". 

Like Maradona, Tevez also returned to Boca Juniors in latter sts of his career after a brief spell with Argentine side at start of his career. Tevez and Maradona also played in Europe during prime of ir careers.  

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Tevez's clinical finish has w given Boca Juniors a 1-0 advant in tie before Argentine side head into ir second game against Internacional next week. However, he was still shown a yellow card by referee for his goal celebration which saw him take off his shirt. 

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