Diego Maradona passes away

The year 2020 has claimed another victim and this time it's Argentinian football icon Diego Maradona who passed away at the age of 60 due to a heart attack. Maradona was not in the best state physically and mentally as he had undergone brain surgery.

Maradona's playing career started in 1976 and he retired in 1998 playing most of his football in his home country of Argentina. He played for clubs in Europe, most notably Barcelona and Napoli where he played for seven seasons.

With Napoli Maradona won two Scudetti, a Coppa Italia, and a UEFA Cup in 1989. He also won a World Cup with Argentina in 1986 and will always be remembered for the "Hand of God" goals against England in the quarter-finals. That goal turned out to be the game-winner as Argentina beat England 2-1.

After his playing career, he went on to coach clubs in Argentina, Mexico, and the UAE while also serving as the manager of the Argentina national football team in 2010 leading them to the Quarter-Finals.

Legends of the game have expressed their sadness to the tragic news:

Que notícia triste. Eu perdi um grande amigo e o mundo perdeu uma lenda. Ainda há muito a ser dito, mas por agora, que Deus dê força para os familiares. Um dia, eu espero que possamos jogar bola juntos no céu. pic.twitter.com/6Li76HTikA
— Pelé (@Pele) November 25, 2020

Hoje despeço-me de um amigo e o Mundo despede-se de um génio eterno. Um dos melhores de todos os tempos. Um mágico inigualável. Parte demasiado cedo, mas deixa um legado sem limites e um vazio que jamais será preenchido. Descansa em paz, craque. Nunca serás esquecido.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/WTS21uxmdL
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) 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

Reports from Argentina that Diego Armando Maradona has died. By some distance the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time. After a blessed but troubled life, hopefully he’ll finally find some comfort in the hands of God. #RipDiego
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 25, 2020

The president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez has established a 3-day mourning period for the whole country as one of their biggest national idols is now gone.