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Indonesian fans join soccer world in mourning Maradona
The Argentinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Gustavo A. Torres, said Maradona’s death had shocked both Argentine society and the entire world. He acknowledged that it was unfathomable how many people across the world knew the name of Maradona.
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Fans gather to mourn the death of soccer legend Diego Maradona, outside the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (Reuters/Toya Sarno Jordan)
F
ans worldwide paid tribute and Argentina went into mourning on Thursday after Diego Maradona, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, died aged 60 of a heart attack.
The Argentinian Ambassador to Indonesia, Gustavo A. Torres, said Maradona’s death had shocked both Argentine society and the entire world. He acknowledged that it was unfathomable how many people across the world knew the name of Maradona.
He added that "El Diego" was much more than just a soccer player and left an extraordinary memory in everyone who saw him play.
The thousands of games he played, Ambassador Torres went on, the world fame that his zurda (left foot) achieved and the millions of headlines that his extraordinary playing generated, made Maradona one of the best-known figures of the last two decades.
"D10S was perfect in soccer! He not only used his left foot, but also his head, heart, nobility, his right foot, he defended, attacked, recovered. A gifted man and a genius!” he said.
He also recalled the Indonesian fans' warm welcome for the soccer star during his 2013 Indonesian visit as a true token of respect and popularity.
“Diego Maradona visited Indonesia years ago and the people of this country gave a wonderful welcome to their idol. ‘Albiceleste’ mania runs deep in this country and for that our deep gratitude,” Ambassador Torres said.
