Brazilian
football great Pele has mourned his fellow legend Diego Maradona who died at
the age of 60 today.
Renowned alongside Pele as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the Argentine World Cup-winning captain died of a heart attack, having undergone brain surgery earlier this month.
“What sad
news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to
be said, but for now, may God give strength to family members.
“One day, I
hope we can play football together in the sky,” 80-year-old Pele wrote in
Portuguese on Twitter.
President
Alberto Fernandez has announced three days of national mourning in the South
American country.
Shortly
before the announcement that shocked a nation, Argentine media reported
Maradona had suffered a serious health setback on Wednesday and was being
treated by doctors at his home north of Buenos Aires.
“There are
four ambulances at the door of the residence. They have summoned family members
to come. It is serious,” the TyC Sports channel reported.
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