'The world lost a hero, Africa lost a
father' - Football reacts to
Mandela's death
Players, clubs and officials take to
Twitter to express their sorrow at
the death of the former South
African president, who passed
away on Thursday
Dec 5, 2013 11:45:00 PM
Footballers from
across the world
have expressed
their sorrow at
Nelson Mandela's
death at the age of
95 on Thursday.
The former South African president
witnessed his nation host the first-
ever World Cup in Africa in 2010 and
his passing will undoubtedly cast a
shadow over Friday's group stage
draw in Brazil.
Below is a selection of messages
from players, clubs, coaches and
officials from across the globe for
Mandela.
A hero is someone who has given
his life for something bigger than
oneself...The world lost a hero,
Africa lost a father...RIP Mandela
— yaya toure (@Toure_yaya42)
December 5, 2013
Still can't believe it MADIBA is
gone
— Steven Pienaar
(@therealstevenpi) December 5,
2013
Let us all continue his legacy with
purpose and passion.
— Pelé (@Pele) December 5,
2013
Thankful Madiba for your legacy
and your example. You"ll always
stay with us. pic.twitter.com/
IA72uYB6N4
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano)
December 5, 2013
My respects to an extraordinary
person, probably one of the
greatest humanists of our time:
Nelson Mandela. http://
/0iLg06VUEU
— Joseph S Blatter
(@SeppBlatter) December 5,
2013
2010WorldCup is in my heart.As
other incredible things,it would
never happened without
@NelsonMandela Thanks
#Madibapic.twitter.com/
OfuKzGjIsB
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique)
December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela the most
amazing,inspirational leader of
all time.Leaving a legacy which
will be around 4centuries.RIP
pic.twitter.com/ct1CgGTxMD
— Emmanuel Adebayor
(@E_Adebayor) December 5, 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela. No words to
describe the goodness you have
brought to this world. Sad to see
you go. Inspirational, my only
ever hero.
— Vincent Kompany
(@VincentKompany) December 5,
2013
I will always love you madiba!
You were one my heros RIP
#legend#neverbeforgotten
— Sebastien Bassong
(@BassongOfficiel) December 5,
2013
It was an honour to meet you.
May your soul rest in PEACE!
#RIP#Africa#SA#greatmanhttp://
/xkaHwWjasp
— ASAMOAH GYAN
(@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) December 5,
2013
One of the greatest man in the
world and the greatest in our
continent!! RIP Nelson
MANDELA. MADIBA
pic.twitter.com/LHYyNKPd5c
— André Ayew (@AyewAndre)
December 5, 2013
RIP #NelsonMandela#Madiba A
real inspiration. Lived once but
his legacy lives forever.
— Michael Carrick (@carras16)
December 5, 2013
Just heard sad news about
Nelson Mandela at premiere of
his film. A truly courageous &
inspirational man. RIP #Mandela
— Jermain Defoe
(@IAmJermainDefoe) December
5, 2013.
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