The world lost a hero, Africa lost a father

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'The world lost a hero, Africa lost a father' -
Football reacts to Mandela's death Players, clubs and officials take to Twitter to express their sorrow at the death of the former South African president, who passed away on Thursday
Footballers from across the world have expressed their sorrow at Nelson Mandela's death at the age of 95 on Thursday. The former South African president witnessed his nation host the first-ever World Cup in Africa in 2010 and his passing will undoubtedly cast a shadow over Friday's group stage draw in Brazil. Below is a selection of messages from players, clubs, coaches and officials from across the globe for Mandela. A hero is someone who has given his life for something bigger than oneself...The world lost a hero, Africa lost a father...RIP Mandela — yaya toure (@Toure_yaya42) December 5, 2013
Still can't believe it MADIBA is gone — Steven Pienaar (@therealstevenpi) December 5, 2013
Let us all continue his legacy with purpose and passion. — Pelé (@Pele) December 5, 2013

Thankful Madiba for your legacy and your example. You"ll always stay with us. pic.twitter. com/IA72u YB6N4 — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 5, 2013
My respects to an extraordinary person, probably one of the greatest humanists of our time: Nelson Mandela. http://t.co /0iLg06VU EU — Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) December 5, 2013
2010WorldCup is in my heart.As other incredible things,it would never happened without @NelsonM andelaThanks #Madiba pic.twitter. com/OfuK zGjIsB — Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela the most amazing, inspirational leader of all time. Leaving a legacy which will be around 4centuries.RIP pic.twitter. com/ct1Cg GTxMD — Emmanuel Adebayor (@E_Adebayor) December 5, 2013 RIP Nelson Mandela. No words to describe the goodness you have brought to this world. Sad to see you go. Inspirational, my only ever hero. — Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) December 5, 2013
I will always love you madiba! You were one my heros RIP #legend #neverbe forgotten — Sebastien Bassong (@BassongOfficiel) December 5, 2013
It was an honour to meet you. May your soul rest in PEACE! #RIP #Africa #SA #greatma n http://t.co /xkaHwWj asp — ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) December 5, 2013
One of the greatest man in the world and the greatest in our continent!!:( RIP Nelson MANDELA. MADIBA pic.twitter. com/LHYy NKPd5c — André Ayew (@AyewAndre) December 5, 2013
RIP #NelsonM andela #MadibaA real inspiration. Lived once but his legacy lives forever. — Michael Carrick (@carras16) December 5, 2013
Just heard sad news about Nelson Mandela at premiere of his film. A truly courageous & inspirational man. RIP #Mandela — Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) December 5, 2013

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