Footballing legend Diego Maradona passed away yesterday.

The retired footballer died of a heart attack, caused by health complications, at the young age of 60 in Buenos Aires. Considered by many as the greatest footballer of all time, three days of mourning have been declared by the Argentinian president and tributes are flooding in. 

One of the most lauded football careers of all time, his life was also marred by addiction and resulting health problems, however, he continued to represent the game around the world and spent brief stints here in the UAE, coaching Dubai’s Al Wasl in the UAE Pro-League in 20211-2012, and in 2017 he returned to coach Fujairah until the end of that season.

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HH Sheikh Mansour,’We are proud that he had shared his talent with us here in the UAE’

RIP Diego Maradona.. The world has lost a legend. We are proud that he had shared his talent with us here in the UAE. Sending our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Ou0glwkkif

— Mansoor bin Mohammed (@sheikhmansoor) November 25, 2020

ARN Sports Broadcaster Chris McHardy shared fond memories of the icon

Shocked and saddened by news of Diego Maradona’s death. I’ll forever cherish the memories the most surreal afternoon I’ve had in my life ‘round Diego’s gaffe’. ‘Grande, grande’ he’d call me. Was once a ‘team-mate’ as well. What an icon. #maradona pic.twitter.com/HN02Ve6gPv

— Chris McHardy (@ChrisMcHardy19) November 25, 2020

The Globe Soccer Award shared proud moments when he attended the event

Arguably one of the greatest players who ever lived, a true legend in every sense, and a beacon for football, who inspired and will continue to inspire many generations to come.⁣
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"To see the ball, to run after it, makes me the happiest man in the world."⁣

— Globe Soccer Awards (@Globe_Soccer) November 25, 2020

‘A dark day for football’

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Prominent Emiratis paid tribute to the late footballer

 

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Maradona visited Salt Bae’s restaurant on his most recent visit to Dubai

 

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‘Always my favourite football legend’

RIP legend… you will always be my favorite football legend #argentina #maradona pic.twitter.com/zAYZHkIMEi

— مايا حجيج (@MayaHojeij) November 25, 2020

You will be missed

You will be missed …legend RIP #Maradona pic.twitter.com/7B7bswMwzc

— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) November 25, 2020