Yesterday, the world said goodbye to a man who is highly regarded as the most influential African ever, as former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela breathed his last. As a form of respect, The English Premier League have concluded plans to pay tribute to the fallen soldier as there will be a minute's applause ahead of all of this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Football League chief executive, Shaun Harvey, said: 'Nelson Mandela was an inspiration to millions and his determination, courage and forgiveness marked him out as a truly great man. We are delighted to give clubs and their supporters the opportunity to pay their own tributes to Nelson Mandela and recognise his extraordinary legacy.'
Most of the players who will be involved in the weekend fixtures took to twitter to pay their condolences to Rolihlahla;
2013 FIFA World Footballer of the year elect Cristiano Ronaldo was not left out in paying homage to the 95 year old;
Sir Bobby Charlton said;
'I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Nelson Mandela's passing,'
'My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of South Africa and whilst we will all mourn his death we should also celebrate his life - and what a life!
'Mr Mandela worked tirelessly all of his life for racial equality and his legacy will live on way beyond our lifetime.
'I feel blessed to have lived during his life span and privileged to have met him on a number of occasions.
'God bless my friend, Madiba.'
'My thoughts and prayers are with his family and the people of South Africa and whilst we will all mourn his death we should also celebrate his life - and what a life!
'Mr Mandela worked tirelessly all of his life for racial equality and his legacy will live on way beyond our lifetime.
'I feel blessed to have lived during his life span and privileged to have met him on a number of occasions.
'God bless my friend, Madiba.'
Goodnight Madiba!
Haba bros! Greatest African ever ke, when my papa never die
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