Former Argentina football great Diego Maradona died at age 60 on Wednesday.

According to reports in local Argentine media, Maradona suffered a cardiac arrest. He had undergone a brain surgery earlier this month.

Madarona was widely considered the greatest Argentine football player in history.

He led La Albiceleste to the 1986 World Cup, a competition in which he scored the "hand of God" goal against England.

In total, Maradona played in four FIFA World Cup tournaments and featured 91 times in all competitions for Argentina, scoring 34 goals. 

He also won nine club titles with Boca Juniors (1), Barcelona (3) and Napoli (5).

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"I have lost a great friend and the world lost a legend," said Pele, a "great friend" of Maradona as both are considered two of the greatest footballers in history.

"There is still much to be said, but for now, may God give strength to his family members. One day, I hope, we will play football together in heaven."

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"A very sad day for all Argentines and for football," wrote Lionel Messi on Instagram. Maradona was the coach for Messi during his Argentine national team period between 2008 and 2010 and hailed Messi as his successor.

"He leaves us but does not leave, because Diego is eternal," Messi continued.

"I keep all the beautiful moments lived with him and I wanted to take the opportunity to send my condolences to all his family and friends. RIP."

'An unparalleled magician,' says Ronaldo

"Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten," wrote Cristiano Ronaldo.

'Diego was a sensational guy, Maradona had some struggles, let me say it like this. I will miss both,' says Klopp

"It's like, I'm 53 years old and it feels like my entire life, he was part of it," said Jurgen Klopp, manager of Liverpool.

"When I was very young – maybe eight or nine, 10 years old – I saw him for the first time and he was 16 or 17.

"In any video, juggling the ball, from that moment on he was the player for me.

"It's like, from an international point of view there's Pele, Maradona, Messi, if you want – one Brazilian and two Argentinians.

"I saw his documentary not too long ago; Diego was a sensational guy, Maradona had some struggles, let me say it like this. I will miss both."

Argentina's government on Wednesday declared three days of national mourning for the death of Maradona. "The President of the Nation will decree three days of national mourning from the day (of his death)," according to the statement.

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Chinese Football Association has mourned the death of Maradona on the country's social media platform Weibo, saying his "departure has made football lovers extremely sad," and he "has brought indelible memories to Chinese fans. Tribute to his legendary life!"

Throughout his lifetime, Maradona had a deep bond with China as he once reiterated his desire to coach in China amid his multiple visits to the country.

"I would like to coach in China," said Maradona who was on an eight-day trip in Beijing in 2012.

"I wish to contribute to the development of China's football youth."

After meeting with officials of Chinese Football Association, Maradona took an interview with anchor Bai Yansong during the News 1+1 program aired on August 17, 2012, in Beijing.

"Football is the combination of quickness and precision," said Maradona, adding that "Football is the most beautiful sport."