A man determined to do what south africa were needing #freedom-Many leading sports stars have paid
tribute to Nelson Mandela following the
death of the former South African
leader at the age of 95.
Former South Africa rugby union
captain Francois Pienaar famously
received the William Webb Ellis trophy
from Mandela after the Springboks
beat New Zealand in the 1995 World Cup
final.
Pienaar said: "The enormity of his
impact is very difficult for me to
describe.
"The impact he had on me as an
individual - I've been very blessed, I
was at the right place at the right
time, more so than any Rugby World Cup
captain before me and after me.
"What other President would have
picked up the phone and said 'Hi
Francois, how's the team doing - are
you all okay?
"But the team - what he did for the
team was wonderful to watch - that air
of confidence that he brought with him
and that unbelievable humility that
Madiba had is something that rubbed
off - and I never thought he would
wear a Springbok jersey!"
Joost van der Westhuizen, who played
in the 1995 World Cup final, said on
Twitter: "A sad day for our country.
Rest in Peace Madiba. Condolences to
his family and friends."
Current South Africa rugby union
international Bryan Habana tweeted:
"R.I.P Tata Madiba. Thank you for the
inspiration and hope. May your legacy
live on forever."
Everton's South African midfielder
Steven Pienaar tweeted: "In tears The
Father Of the Great Nation Have Past
On. R.I.P TATA MADIBA."
Cricket South Africa said on their
official Twitter account: "RIP Tata
Mandela. It is because of you that a
represented Proteas team can express
their talent across the globe #
mandela."
South Africa's one-day international
captain AB de Villiers tweeted: "Let us
now, more than ever, stick together as
a nation! We owe him that much. #
madiba you will be missed! #tata #
inspiration #leader."
South African golfer Gary Player
tweeted: "Nelson Mandela's courage,
forgiveness, love & hope inspired people
around the world. He made me want to
be a better man. RIP Tata."
Jamaica's superstar sprinter Usain Bolt
tweeted: "One of the greatest human
beings ever. May your soul rest in
peace. The world's greatest fighter."
Manchester United defender Rio
Ferdinand wrote: "RIP #NelsonMandela
- the real inspiration."
Manchester City defender Vincent
Kompany said: "RIP Nelson Mandela. No
words to describe the goodness you
have brought to this world. Sad to see
you go. Inspirational, my only ever
hero."
Saracens rugby union club wrote: "RIP
Nelson Mandela - He reminded the world
of the power of reconciliation and the
power of sport."
Former world heavyweight boxing
champion Mike Tyson tweeted: "I'm
hearing about Nelson Mandela's death
while on African soil in Oran, Algeria.
Sending prayers to Mandela's family."
Tennis world No 1 Rafa Nadal tweeted:
"Rest in peace Nelson Mandela, you
have been a role model to the world. My
most sincere condolences to family and
friends."
Former Holland international and
Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit said: "It's
a great loss of a great man. I am so
proud that I had some moments with
you. Thank you Madiba."
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo
offered his tribute, saying: "Thankful
Madiba for your legacy and your
example. You"ll always stay with us."
Brazil legend Pele: "He was my hero, my
friend, and also a companion to me in
our fight for the people and for world
peace."
Former England goalkeeper David James
tweeted: "When asked, who would I
most like to meet? I said, I have
already met him, Nelson Mandela, an
absolute honour. R.I.P."
England and Tottenham defender Kyle
Walker wrote: "RIP Nelson Mandela, a
truly great leader and inspiration."
Former England cricket captain Sir Ian
Botham tweeted: "A very sad day ...the
most remarkable and respected man
"Nelson Mandela" has passed away he
will be missed by all !! RIP."
tribute to Nelson Mandela following the
death of the former South African
leader at the age of 95.
Former South Africa rugby union
captain Francois Pienaar famously
received the William Webb Ellis trophy
from Mandela after the Springboks
beat New Zealand in the 1995 World Cup
final.
Pienaar said: "The enormity of his
impact is very difficult for me to
describe.
"The impact he had on me as an
individual - I've been very blessed, I
was at the right place at the right
time, more so than any Rugby World Cup
captain before me and after me.
"What other President would have
picked up the phone and said 'Hi
Francois, how's the team doing - are
you all okay?
"But the team - what he did for the
team was wonderful to watch - that air
of confidence that he brought with him
and that unbelievable humility that
Madiba had is something that rubbed
off - and I never thought he would
wear a Springbok jersey!"
Joost van der Westhuizen, who played
in the 1995 World Cup final, said on
Twitter: "A sad day for our country.
Rest in Peace Madiba. Condolences to
his family and friends."
Current South Africa rugby union
international Bryan Habana tweeted:
"R.I.P Tata Madiba. Thank you for the
inspiration and hope. May your legacy
live on forever."
Everton's South African midfielder
Steven Pienaar tweeted: "In tears The
Father Of the Great Nation Have Past
On. R.I.P TATA MADIBA."
Cricket South Africa said on their
official Twitter account: "RIP Tata
Mandela. It is because of you that a
represented Proteas team can express
their talent across the globe #
mandela."
South Africa's one-day international
captain AB de Villiers tweeted: "Let us
now, more than ever, stick together as
a nation! We owe him that much. #
madiba you will be missed! #tata #
inspiration #leader."
South African golfer Gary Player
tweeted: "Nelson Mandela's courage,
forgiveness, love & hope inspired people
around the world. He made me want to
be a better man. RIP Tata."
Jamaica's superstar sprinter Usain Bolt
tweeted: "One of the greatest human
beings ever. May your soul rest in
peace. The world's greatest fighter."
Manchester United defender Rio
Ferdinand wrote: "RIP #NelsonMandela
- the real inspiration."
Manchester City defender Vincent
Kompany said: "RIP Nelson Mandela. No
words to describe the goodness you
have brought to this world. Sad to see
you go. Inspirational, my only ever
hero."
Saracens rugby union club wrote: "RIP
Nelson Mandela - He reminded the world
of the power of reconciliation and the
power of sport."
Former world heavyweight boxing
champion Mike Tyson tweeted: "I'm
hearing about Nelson Mandela's death
while on African soil in Oran, Algeria.
Sending prayers to Mandela's family."
Tennis world No 1 Rafa Nadal tweeted:
"Rest in peace Nelson Mandela, you
have been a role model to the world. My
most sincere condolences to family and
friends."
Former Holland international and
Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit said: "It's
a great loss of a great man. I am so
proud that I had some moments with
you. Thank you Madiba."
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo
offered his tribute, saying: "Thankful
Madiba for your legacy and your
example. You"ll always stay with us."
Brazil legend Pele: "He was my hero, my
friend, and also a companion to me in
our fight for the people and for world
peace."
Former England goalkeeper David James
tweeted: "When asked, who would I
most like to meet? I said, I have
already met him, Nelson Mandela, an
absolute honour. R.I.P."
England and Tottenham defender Kyle
Walker wrote: "RIP Nelson Mandela, a
truly great leader and inspiration."
Former England cricket captain Sir Ian
Botham tweeted: "A very sad day ...the
most remarkable and respected man
"Nelson Mandela" has passed away he
will be missed by all !! RIP."
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