‘Maradona defined an era & brought joy, inspiration to millions’

New Delhi, Nov 26 : The sports fraternity has come together in unison to mourn the loss of legendary Argentinean footballer Diego Maradona.
Maradona, who led Argentina to victory at the 1986 FIFA World Cup and was widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, died on Wednesday due to cardio-respiratory arrest at his home in the Tigre district on the northern outskirts of Buenos Aires.
“Such a sad news of the passing of an icon and a legend. A man who defined an era and brought joy and inspiration to many millions around the world. Rest in peace Diego Maradona,” tweeted Kumar Sangakkara.
“The Hand of God, Maradona has left us. In 86, we both won our championships. They use to compare the two of us. He was one of my hero’s and a friend. I respected him so much. He will be greatly missed,” tweeted former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
“One of the greatest icons of the game Diego Maradona passes away, a very sad day for world sports. Condolences to his family, friends and well-wishers,” said VVS Laxman.
“Arguably one of the greatest sportsman of all time. Saddened to hear about the passing away of the great Diego Maradona. My heartfelt condolences to his family,” said Virender Sehwag.