World News – UK – Diego Maradona dies: a myth is leaving us – Simeone

Diego Simeone found the news of Diego Maradona’s death difficult to accept as he reflected on a difficult night for his Atletico Madrid side.

Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60. His lawyer confirmed that he died of natural causes.

Shortly after the news of Maradona’s death, Atleti started in the Champions League against Lokomotiv Moscow. The group A duel ended 0-0.

Simeone was part of the Argentine squad with the Napoli legend at the 1994 World Cup, after having been a team-mate of the mercury midfielder in Seville from 1992-93.

« It’s hard. When they call you on the phone and tell you Diego died, you think, ‘Diego can’t die,’ « Simeone told a press conference.

« A myth leaves us, an Argentine who has passed on all his rebellion to struggle with his positive and negative things but always moves forward. The way to get excited about football was to look at it.

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« He received me in a spectacular way in Seville, I was young. The moment they tell you about this situation [Maradona dies] you say, “It can’t be, he can always come out. ‘

« He couldn’t this time, but he will always be with us, especially with the Argentines, he’s a myth and it gives us a lot of sadness and emptiness – it can’t be. A very strong hug for his immediate family and a lot of pain. « 

As Simeone grieved the death of his former teammate and one of Argentina’s most famous players, he also grappled with a frustrating performance from his Atleti team.

Atleti had 20 tries against Lokomotiv but couldn’t find the net – it’s the most shots a team has scored in a Champions League game without a goal this season.

Atleti, whose captain Koke at his 100. Appearance in Europe had scored a goal not allowed by VAR, with five points from four games second. You still have to work to qualify for the final 16.

« We are concerned about the Champions League, of course we know it started with difficulties, » added Simeone.

« In the last two games we have generated many chances to win. The goal came, unfortunately it was offside. « 

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