As one fan noted, the only bad thing about the tribute was the fact that there were no fans in the stands to join Messi.
Leo Messi dedicated his goal against Osasuna to the late Diego Maradona. The Barcelona captain removed his shirt to reveal an old No.10 jersey similar to what Maradona wore during his time at Newell’s Old Boys.
The whole world was touched by the gesture.
More than showing that shirt of in his goal celebration, Lionel Messi has been playing this entire match with Maradona's shirt on him under his own. Beautiful.
— Alexandra Jonson (@AlexandraJonson) November 29, 2020
That is a beautiful tribute to Maradona by Messi, who lifts his shirt to reveal a Newell's Old Boys shirt from the brief era Maradona played there. A six-year-old Messi performed kick ups on the pitch at the Marcelo Bielsa stadium on Maradona's debut for Newells.
— Richard Martin (@RichMartinMcr) November 29, 2020
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Possibly my favourite celebration of all time. You will be missed, #Maradona#Messi #BarcaOsasuna pic.twitter.com/0fgZ6yZHIW
— Henry (@Henry24567883) November 29, 2020
Most beautiful thing I ever saw in a football game. Leo #Messi celebrating with Maradona’s jersey. (Just captured it in my screen and apologies for that). Literally brought tears in my eyes! pic.twitter.com/NbhpuNTlBf
— Wageesha Rasanjana (@_WageeshaR) November 29, 2020
Messi deciding from nothing to score that fantastic tribute goal is just prime level goat stuff ⚡⚡#Messi #Maradona pic.twitter.com/aszGx3xgMs
— Zaheer T (@BigTee_______) November 29, 2020
Reddit
prathameshza_de: “I got f*cking chills when I saw that goal and the tribute. Just imagine the atmosphere of Camp Nou if there were fans. I would have sobbed the whole night.”
Last_Lorien: “He has a way of capturing iconic moments… deserved beautiful tribute, for both of them.”
marlinspike: “I had tears when Messi removed his shirt to reveal Maradona’s old shirt below. A truly breathtaking moment to see one genius hail another who had such an impact on each other’s lives. What a moment, soured a bit only because there were no fans in the stadium to soak at the moment and join Messi in his homage to Maradona.”
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KaNa: “That amazing goal gave me goosebumps and even more the honour of Messi to Maradona. There are no words for that honestly.”
Walter O. Oforma: “Messi’s humility is amazing. This is the Best recognition for Maradona so far.”
Zawiuz: “Wonderful tribute to Maradona from Messi. The referee could have shown some understanding and not show Messi yellow card for honouring Maradona that just recently passed away. Rules say its a yellow card but I think what Messi did should be the exception to that rule.”
Danny Steinbach: “Dear Diego Maradona I hope you enjoyed the game today. We scored 4 goals and played better than in recent games. Messi scored and dedicated the goal to you and Griezmann scored a beautiful volley. RIP legend and hope u keep watching and enjoying our games. I promise we’ll get better sooner or later.”
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