Messi pays epic tribute to Maradona with Newells' Old Boys shirt, fans laud Barca icon

Argentina football icon Diego Maradona's death last week has left a void in world of football. 60-year-old was a source of inspiration for many, including likes of Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. And six-time Ballon d'Or winner paid a befitting tribute to his compatriot after scoring against Osasuna, as he reminisced Maradona's time with Newells Old Boys, club two footballers have played at. 

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Players mourn Maradona's death prior to Barcelona vs Osasuna clash

Maradona's death due to a cardiac arrest last Wednesday sent out a wave of emotions and grief across world. Following his death, almost every pre-game saw players mourning loss of arguably greatest footballer to embrace game. And Messi also sent out a mess following his death, stating that "Diego was eternal."

Barcelona and Osusana held a minute of silence prior to LaLiga clash on Sunday, before Catalan giants ran riot against ir opponents. Maradona plied his trade with Barcelona between 1982 and 1984. A framed and signed shirt was placed at  presidential box at Camp u in his hour. 

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Messi goal vs Osasuna makes it 4-0 for Barcelona 

Striker Martin Braithwaite opened scoring for Camp u outfit, followed by a sensational stunner from Antoine Griezmann to double lead for manr Ronald Koeman. Philippe Coutinho furr pumped up manr with a third goal in second half. 

But, more action awaited Barcelona vs Osasuna clash. Messi struck a sensational goal, drilling a shot in far top corner of net to make it 4-0 in favour of Catalan giants. And Argentina international did t shy away from paying his tribute to Maradona, a legend of game. 

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Messi tribute: Barcelona icon unveils Maradona Newells Old Boys' shirt 

Messi took off his shirt as blew a kiss before pointing towards sky, displaying a Maradona Newells Old Boys' shirt. Following game, 33-year-old took to Instagram to post a picture of his tribute, with a caption that read, "Farewell, Diego." tably, Messi was booked by referee for taking off his shirt. 

victory against Osasuna takes Barcelona to seventh spot in LaLiga, having lost out to Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolita last week. y have bagged 14 points in nine games and will next take on Ferencvaros in group st of Champions League.

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Fans react to Messi tribute to Maradona 

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