'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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