This week we remember one of the sport’s most prodigious talents, Diego Maradona, passed away at the age of 60 in his native Buenos Aires.
The world is in mourning as football lost one of its greatest icons, and across the world, there is a sense of profound loss at the untimely passing the legend of the game.
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura stated in a circular that it is not an overstatement to say that football will not be the same without him.
“We will be forever thankful for the contribution he made to our sport and we will miss him dearly.”
“In honour of Diego Armando Maradona and in solidarity with his family and everyone who loved him so much, the flags at FIFA headquarters are being flown at half-mast, and FIFA calls upon all competition organisers to hold a minute of silence at every football match this coming weekend or at the next possible occasion.”
Vanuatu Football Federation president Lambert Maltock also shared his condolences.
“Oh Diego how could we forget you. You will remain our football idol and legend of all times and thank you for making us proud of our football game.”
“Vanuatu Football families wish to extend its profound and heartfelt condolences to your beloved families, FIFA families, the Argentinean Football families, the Conmebol Football families as well as the football stars families across the globe for the sudden loss”, Maltock stated.
