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
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.
Yaya Toure, @Toure_yaya42
“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”
“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”
Steven Pienaar, @therealstevenpi
“Still can’t believe it MADIBA is gone”
“Still can’t believe it MADIBA is gone”
Pelé, @Pele
“Let us all continue his legacy with purpose and passion.”
“Let us all continue his legacy with purpose and passion.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, @cristiano
“Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You”ll always stay with us.”
“Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You”ll always stay with us.”
Vincent Kompany, @VincentKompany
“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.”
“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.”
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