Diego Maradona dead: Messi and Ronaldo pay heartfelt tribute to Argentine World Cup winner

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has passed away at his home in Bues Aires on Wednesday, vember 25. Arguably regarded as one of greatest players to ever play sport, 1986 World Cup winner reportedly suffered a fatal cardiac arrest which caused his death just days after his 60th birthday. Argentine President Alberto Fernandez anunced a three-day mourning after Diego Maradona's death on Wednesday. 

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Diego Maradona dead: Lionel Messi, Cristia Ronaldo pay tribute after Argentine legend passes away

Tributes flew in from all across globe after new of Diego Maradona cardiac arrest became public kwledge. Argentine national team paid tribute to ir icon by biding him goodbye, suggesting that former Barcelona star will always be eternal in hearts of football fans. Brazilian football legend Pele, who enjoyed a professional rivalry with Maradona, also expressed his profound grief on social media. three-time World Cup winner wished may God give strength to Diego Maradona family in ir hour of grief and hoped that one day he could play football toger wher with Argentine in sky.

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Barcelona and Argentina captain Lionel Messi also paid a fitting tribute to Diego Maradona, suggesting that Napoli legend will always remember in ir hearts. six-time Ballon d'Or winner also expressed his condolences and like Argentina national team, suggested that Maradona was eternal and took opportunity to thank him for all beautiful moments. Lionel Messi's long time rival Cristia Ronaldo also paid his tribute to 1986 World Cup winner, writing that Argentine will never be forgotten. Portuguese legend wrote that Maradona was an unparalleled genius, and his void will never be filled, as he leaves behind a legacy that has kwn limits. 

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Napoli also paid tribute to ir club legend writing that y had words to describe ir profound grief. Serie A club shared ims from Maradona back in day, while changed ir club crest colours to black in a bid to hour 60-year-old after his passing. Barcelona also expressed ir deepest condolences and thanked for him all his services during his time at Camp u and for impact he made all across globe. Boca Juniors, ar one of Argentine's former clubs, simply wrote 'Eternal thanks. Eternal Diego' expressing ir gratitude and grief. 

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Diego Maradona career: Maradona cause of death

Regarded as one of greatest players of all-time, Maradona began his career with Argentis Juniors, before sealing a n-record $4 million transfer to Boca Juniors. In his only season with Boca, Maradona lifted  Argentine domestic league scoring 28 goals in 40 appearances for club. After an impressive 1982 World Cup, Diego joined Barcelona for a n world-record fee of £5 million ($7.6 million). Argentine legend's career in Barcelona was marred by injuries and controversies before a brawl against Altic Bilbao players ended his Camp u stint. Argentine played 58 games for Blaugrana, scoring 38 goals, including a special strike at Santiago Bernabeu, which saw him receive a standing ovation. 

Despite controversies, Napoli took a chance with Maradona and signed him for ar world record fee, £6.9 million ($10.48million).  Argentine legend hit his peak in Naples, helping side win two league titles, scoring 115 goals for club. While Diego excelled on pitch, his off-field problems continued to rise, as his cocaine addiction increased significantly, leading him to miss training and games for Napoli.  Argentine faced a 15-month ban for failing a drug test for cocaine and left Napoli in disgrace in 1992. He later enjoyed stints at Sevilla, Newell's Old Boys and returned to Boca Juniors before calling time on his career. 

(Im Courtesy: Cristia Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Instagram)