Ozil, Aguero, Mbappe, Maradona, others write emotional message to Cardiff City star

Ozil, Aguero, Mbappe, Maradona, others write emotional message to Cardiff City star

Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil has paid tribute to Cardiff City star, Emiliano Sala, after his body was found in the wreckage of a plane which crashed in the English Channel.

We reported that a body recovered from the wreckage of a plane in the English Channel, was identified as that of Sala, according to a statement from the Dorset police on Thursday.

The plane, which was carrying the 28-year-old Argentine footballer and pilot David Ibbotson, 59, went missing from radar near Guernsey two weeks ago.

Cardiff released a statement offering their "most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the family of Emiliano."

Ozil has now taken to his Twitter page to bid farewell to Sala.

He wrote: "No words to describe how sad this is. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and also to the family of the pilot. #RIPsala."

On his part, Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero tweeted: "Rest in peace, Emiliano. My condolences to his friends and family."

Also, Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney tweeted: "Rest in peace, Emiliano Sala. Thoughts are with friends and family."

On his part, Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappé posted on Instagram: "RIP EMI," alongside, Sala's shirt.

Also, Argentina legend, Diego Maradona posted on Instagram: "I am very sorry for this sad news. Many of us kept a light of hope for you, Emiliano. I send a big hug to your family and friends, and I thank the Argentines for the respect of colleagues and fans from all over the world.

 See you, Emiliano! #RecenPorSala #PrayForSala."

Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette wrote: "RIP Emiliano Sala."

Similarly, Manchester United defender, Luke Shaw tweeted: "This is truly sad news, rest in peace Emiliano Sala #RIPSala."

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