On November 25, local time, Argentine football star Diego Maradona died of a sudden heart attack at home at the age of 60. The legend of world football has fallen, and all walks of life have mourned.
Venezuelan President Maduro sent a number of tweets on the 25th, deeply remembering the "brother" Maradona, and revealed that the latter had secretly helped Venezuela supply food. A number of Venezuelan dignitaries also issued condolences.
Maduro wrote: "The passing of this football legend has left us with a lot of sadness, he is a brother and close friend of Venezuela ... You will always remain in my heart and mind, and at this moment I have a hard time expressing my feelings in words. ”
Maduro posted photos of Maradona with several Latin American leaders, including the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, writing: "Thank you Diego! No matter where you come from, thank you. Diego Armando Maradona is loyal to our friendship, to our cause and to the Venezuelan people. We are with the Argentine people. ”
Due to long-term U.S. sanctions and international crude oil price fluctuations, venezuela, a major oil producer, is mired in economic recession and hyperinflation, and there are shortages of food, medicine and daily necessities. Maduro forwarded the news report of the last meeting with Maradona on the 25th, recalling that Maradona had secretly helped transport food to Venezuela.
Maduro said: "Diego has been, and will always be, a great rebel against injustice and oppression in the world. ”
According to Xinhua News Agency, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Arreaasa, Venezuelan Minister of Culture Pregas and Venezuelan Constituent Assembly President Cavillo also posted on Twitter's personal account on the same day to express condolences to Maradona, saying that he is Venezuela's eternal friend and great player.
Maradona has deep friendships with many Latin American leaders. Reuters said Maradona idolized Fidel Castro, calling him "the second father" and tattooing his head on his leg. Coincidentally, the date of their deaths is also November 25.
Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez also mourned Maradona on Twitter on the 25th, saying that the latter's friendship with Cuba, especially with Fidel Castro, "made him a part of the Cuban people."
When the Trump administration announced sanctions against Venezuela with great fanfare last year, Maradona made it clear that he supported Maduro. Agence France-Presse previously reported that Maradona, who coached Mexico's Dorados team, said after the team won the match last April: "I want to dedicate this victory to Nicolas Maduro and all the Venezuelans who are suffering." ”
"These Yankees, [wanting] to be the world's policemen, thought they could manipulate us with the biggest bomb in the world, but it wasn't... He also likened Trump to Chirolita, a well-known puppet figure in Argentina, "I'm not going to buy that Chirolita, and they [the United States] take it as president." ”
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