Football world mourns death of Ali
Many luminaries in the football world woke up to the sad news Saturday that "The Greatest" himself, former boxer Muhammad Ali, died at the age of 74.
His passing led to an outpouring of tributes to perhaps the most renowned figure in sporting history.
RIP to a true legend #MuhammadAli #thegreatest pic.twitter.com/8CK8atVhad
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) June 4, 2016
Que Dieu soit avec toi RIP #muhammadali pic.twitter.com/tpW6tFv1o1
— Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) June 4, 2016
Muhammad Ali was more than a great boxer. Inspiration and example for many around the world. RIP pic.twitter.com/wAKYSBM9ZN
— Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) June 4, 2016
Rest in Peace legend 😔🙏
— Jerome Boateng (@JB17Official) June 4, 2016
"I don't have to be what you want me to be." #MuhammadAli #legend pic.twitter.com/CdPLxvm3DH
"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will achieve nothing in life" #Ali #TheGreatest 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/bhXiBJATrp
— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) June 4, 2016
Very sad day: the GREATEST has gone. pic.twitter.com/dWWC8XKxol
— Franz Beckenbauer (@beckenbauer) June 4, 2016
#RIP to the legend @MuhammadAli. Revolutionised the sport. Redefined boundaries. Stood up for what he believed. The original #GOAT
— Thierry Henry (@ThierryHenry) June 4, 2016
Rest in peace @MuhammadAli #rip
— Kaka (@KAKA) June 4, 2016
Muhammed Ali also got involved in #DCFC matters when he had this message for Brian Clough. https://t.co/gENc9HRUBR
— BBC Derby (@BBCDerby) June 4, 2016
#RIPMuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/d2SUIBzTZI
— Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) June 4, 2016
The greatest has fought his final round. Muhammad Ali was the most magnificent athlete who transcended his sport. #RIP.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 4, 2016
The greatest sportsman in the history of sport. #rip pic.twitter.com/CY0Ga9hYql
— Ian Wright (@IanWright0) June 4, 2016