Odisha CM Condoles Demise of Diego Maradona, Says Football Lost a Great Legend

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the untimely demise of Diego Maradona, saying that football has lost one of the greatest legends.

“Football has lost one of the greatest legends. The gifted player mesmerised millions of sports lovers from across the world with his magical skill & the legacy will continue to live in football lovers for generations to come”, expressed the Odisha Chief Minister.

“My thoughts are with his family & fans. RIP #Maradona”, Naveen tweeted.

Football has lost one of the greatest legends. The gifted player mesmerised millions of sports lovers from across the world with his magical skill & the legacy will continue to live in football lovers for generations to come.
My thoughts are with his family & fans. RIP #Maradona

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 26, 2020

Diego Maradona, a flamboyant player best known for leading Argentina to the 1986 World Cup title, passed away on Wednesday. He was 60..