Lionel Messi had a special tribute for Diego Maradona on Sunday afternoon, pulling off his Barcelona shirt to reveal a Newell's Old Boys jersey after he scored a wonderful goal in the second half.
Messi netted the fourth goal in the Blaugrana's 4-0 victory over Osasuna, scoring in the 72nd minute.
After celebrating with his teammates, Messi revealed the black and red shirt and pointed to the sky. As a youngster, Newell's was the team Messi supported and he played in their academy. Maradona also played for the club when he returned to Argentina towards the end of his career.
On Wednesday, just after Maradona's death was announced, Messi also posted a message on social media about his former national team coach.
"This is a very sad day for all Argentines and for football," Messi wrote on Instagram.
"He has left us, but he hasn't gone, because Diego is eternal. I remember all the nice moments we experienced together and I send my condolences to all his family and his friends. RIP."
RoyAbhinandan
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Maradona played only 5 matches for Newell's Old Boys. During the half time of Maradona's debut ,a 6 years old little boy was juggling with the ball on the pitch. No need to mention who was itπππ π#Leodiego
Shamsuddeenb
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This Picture tells everything!!!
Chrislaity
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Messi scores on the day he wants to, how else do you explain the fact that he prepared his celebration already. If u write him off your on drugs.
Chrislaity
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The GOAT has spoken, Now Diego can rest in peace.
Mosanya
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Leo Messi Pays Tribute To Maradona.β€οΈ
RomanSaikaT
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LM10's tribute to DM10
D10S_LM10
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The pain was seen in those eyes.. Thanks for awesome goal and tribute Messi β€οΈ
lord_swayz
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LEGEND RECOGNISES LEGEND PURE CLASS π―π―ππ
Sinabimnp
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beautiful match, beautiful goals , what a magician, and modest tribute from the GOAT π₯
GJGREGJO
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This was the moment everyone waited! A true tribute to Don Diego!