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Published 15:53 26 Nov 2020 GMT
Updated 15:56 26 Nov 2020 GMT
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Tributes have poured in from across the football world. Lionel Messi, who has worn number 10 shirt for Argentina for over a decade now, posted to Facebook, saying: "A very sad day for all Argentines and football. He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal." Brazilian legend Pelé said: "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." Gary Lineker called him "by some distance the best player of my generation and arguably the greatest of all time."Argentina mourns Diego Maradona with a wake at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires https://t.co/yWLxtjD1UR
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 26, 2020
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