Shock as Diego Maradona passes on aged 60

Diego Maradona, one of football’s most notable icon, has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 60 in his home in the Argentine city of Buenos Aires.

The world had held its breath at the beginning of November 2020 when Maradona was hospitalised. However, the football legend had only had subdural hematoma and a surgery corrected it, returning him to ‘good health’.

He was released and allowed to recover fully in his home. But just two weeks after his discharge from hospital, Diego Maradona was found unresponsive after suffering from a cardiac arrest.

Paramedics that arrived on the scene confirmed that the football legend had passed on. The world in general has been shocked at the news and sporting world most especially.

Diego Maradona had been the most beloved player to wear the Argentina national team jersey and he won his country the World Cup in 1986.

In respect of his death, Champions League matches scheduled for Wednesday, 25th November 2020, will hold a minute silence before kick-off. Here are some of the early tributes pouring in for Maradona:

The UEFA Champions League pays tribute to Diego Maradona. pic.twitter.com/yQvmR1qTHb

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 25, 2020

Messi’s tribute to Maradona:

“He leaves us but he isn’t going anywhere, because Diego is eternal.” ?? pic.twitter.com/ccTABxApH3

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 25, 2020

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Diego Maradona. A sad sad day for the football world. The best player I ever saw and played against. RIP Diego. pic.twitter.com/nsaQQU5lDc

— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) November 25, 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo posted a tribute on social media to his late friend Diego Maradona ? pic.twitter.com/TaTESVRsjT

— ESPN (@espn) November 25, 2020

I fell in love w soccer as a kid from watching the semifinal btw Argentina & England in the 1986 Mexico World Cup. Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal in that match. He was the captain of the team & won the World Cup in the final beating Germany. RIP, Maradona. pic.twitter.com/4mNYOLg3zC

— Wu Fei ?? (@wufei) November 25, 2020

One of the best to ever do it. Rest in peace, Diego Maradona ? pic.twitter.com/WSXK1hxIac

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) November 25, 2020

A man who brought not only unbelievable skill but also true artistry to the pitch. The football world will not be the same without you.

Rest in peace Diego Maradona ? pic.twitter.com/waXDgNhygK

— Edwin van der Sar (@vdsar1970) November 25, 2020