View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Soccer Laduma (@soccer_laduma)

Login

Pele Posts Heartfelt Tribute To Diego Maradona

Pele Posts Heartfelt Tribute To Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona & Pele

Brazil icon Pele has paid an emotional tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona after the 60-year-old passed away on Wednesday.

Read: Messi Ronaldo Pay Tribute To Maradona

Pele and Maradona were widely regarded as two of the best players to have ever graced the game, with the debate as to who the better footballer was having raged for decades.

Fans may have pushed the competition between the two stars, but the Selecao legend and the Argentine seemed to share a strong relationship in their older years, with both having enjoyed the biggest successes on offer in the game.

Pele reacted to the news of Maradona's death via his official Twitter account with a heartfelt post, saying: "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 ball together in the sky."

Tributes for the former Napoli, FC Barcelona and Boca Juniors star have been flooding in following the news, with stars both old and new expressing their love for one of football's greatest players ever.

Scroll through the gallery below to see some iconic pictures of Maradona's career and life:

Related tags

Comments

Top 5

Pirates Jet Off To Spain – But Who’s Missing The Flight?

Jul 08, 2025 02:47 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Pirates Contract Breakthrough In Saleng Talks

Jul 08, 2025 01:58 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Chiefs Legend's Son Joins Bucs At Training

Jul 11, 2025 10:46 AM in Fan Park

Downs, Pirates & Chiefs Get R800k Increase

Jul 08, 2025 09:13 AM in African Football

12 Stunning Kits Released This Week

Jul 09, 2025 11:38 AM in International

Siwelele Trio Left In The Dark

Jul 10, 2025 10:15 AM in Siyagobhoza

Riveiro To ‘Punish’ Ahly Players

Jul 10, 2025 01:35 PM in African Football

Seema Close To Topflight Return?

Jul 10, 2025 11:09 AM in Siyagobhoza

Bolton Manager Reveals Pirates Game Plan

Jul 10, 2025 12:37 PM in Orlando-Pirates

Sirino Spends Lavishly For Wife's Birthday

Jul 11, 2025 02:42 PM in Fan Park