Brazilian legend Ronaldo has spoken emotionally about his relationship with Diego Maradona following the Argentine's death last week at the age of 60.
Tributes have been pouring in from the world of football following the sad news, with high-profile figures around the globe paying their respects.
Ronaldo, who is now president of Spanish club Real Valladolid, spoke candidly about Maradona at a press conference on Tuesday, and it seems the two were extremely close.
He said: "Diego left an incredible legacy in football. His loss is very hard to take. The news caught me by surprise and left me very sad. "I want to send my love to his family.
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