Dear Diego: Football Stars Remember The 'Legend' and 'Friend' in Maradona

Diego Maradona passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack. (Photo: News18 Creative)

I would like FIFA to retire the number 10 shirt in all competitions, for all teams." - Andre Villas-Boas (Photo: News18 Creative)

Maradona. When he was on form, there was almost no way of stopping him." - Franco Baresi (Photo: News18 Creative)

The greatest player I've ever seen, by some way. The ultimate maverick personality, the ultimate football legend." - Stan Collymore (Photo: News18 Creative)

The God of football leaves us, thanks for everything Diego" Andrea Pirlo (Photo: News18 Creative)

A sad day for Argentina and a sad day for football as we celebrate the greatness of what this man gave us." - David Beckham (Photo: News18 Creative)

Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best of our times. An unparalleled magician." - Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: News18 Creative)

“A very sad day for all Argentinians and for football. He has left us but he isn’t going anywhere because Diego is eternal. - Lionel Messi (Photo: News18 Creative)

“Sad news to lose a friend like that. May God give enough strength to his family. For sure, one day we will kick a ball together in heaven.” - Pele (Photo: News18 Creative)