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Sports News of Thursday, 26 November 2020

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I hope we will play football together in heaven - Pele pays tribute to Maradona

Pele of Brazil has paid a touching tribute for the 60-year-old Argentine football great Pele of Brazil has paid a touching tribute for the 60-year-old Argentine football great

Brazilian football legend Pele has joined the whole footballing world to mourn the death of Argentine great Diego Maradona who died on Wednesday, November 25.

The demise of Diego Maradona came as a huge shock for the whole world football fraternities considering how he recently went through a brain operation.

Diego Maradona was discharged from the hospital after the successful operation and fans were hoping for him to recover fully which he failed to do.

According to the report on CNN, Pele explained that the death of Diego Maradona came as a painful one for him to bear considering their relationship.

These two former footballers are considered as two of the greatest soccer icons in the world considering their performances.

"I have 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 his family members. One day, I hope, we will play football together in heaven."Pele during his active playing days played 92 games for the Brazilian national team scoring 77 goals.

The 80-year-old won the World Cup three times in 1958, 1962 and 1970 before he retired from football.