Cristiano Ronaldo on Maradona: Goodbye to a friend, goodbye to an eternal genius

Diego Armando Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. CHEMA REY

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined in with the football world's mourning over the death of Diego Maradona.

The Portuguese star shared a message in which he balled the Argentine as a friend and a genius.

"Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius," Ronaldo wrote on social media.

"One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled.

"Rest in peace, legend. You will never be forgotten."

Ronaldo also recently sent a birthday message to Maradona, when he turned 60 on October 30.