In Memory of Juan Gabriel

The music of Juan Gabriel caused emotions in all the people of Mexico and the football players and teams of the Liga MX are no exception, as they have expressed their sadness for the death of the singer through their Twitter accounts.

"What sadness about Juan Gabriel, one of the greatest, may God have him in his glory," wrote Aldo de Nigris, forward of the Rayados de Monterrey.

What sadness about Juan Gabriel, one of the greatest, may God have him in his glory. 🙏🏻

- Aldo De Nigris (@DeNigris9) August 28, 2016

On the other hand, the defender Rafael Márquez sent a message saying goodbye to "a great of Mexico."

Goodbye to a great of Mexico. He leaves us a great musical legacy. RIP Juan Gabriel pic.twitter.com/yqNwaJwXcS

- Rafa Marquez (@RafaMarquezMX) August 28, 2016

The Jaguares de Chiapas announced through Twitter that they would give a minute of applause for the death prior to the match against Puebla.

In honor of Juan Gabriel, we will have a minute of applause at the Zoque Stadium. Rest in peace! Q.E.P.D

- Chiapas Jaguar (@Chiapas_FC) August 28, 2016

"Mexican music has lost one of its great exponents #RIP" was published on Pachuca's social media.

Mexican music has lost one of its great exponents. #RIPpic.twitter.com/5666E77l0T

- Club Pachuca (@Tuzos) August 28, 2016

One of the teams that showed the most sadness for the death of the idol were the Bravos de Ciudad Juárez.

"Juárez is number one." Thank you for everything @soyjuangabriel 😢👏💚❌ https://t.co/35AMxkSbYs

- FC Juárez (@fcjuarezoficial) August 28, 2016

Other teams like Veracruz and Morelia, as well as the Mexican national team and the president of the Mexican Soccer Federation, Decio de María, were among the last to tweet their condolences.

May you be very happy wherever you are... Farewell Divo! #JuanGabriel

Rest in Peace pic.twitter.com/PyH0u7XwfX

- Tiburones Rojos (@ClubTiburones) August 28, 2016

In Michoacán, we will always have Eternal and unforgettable Love, Juan Gabriel. RIP pic.twitter.com/LhefgrwzA0

- Monarcas Morelia (@FuerzaMonarca) August 28, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family of Alberto Aguilera Valadez, Juan Gabriel, for his sensitive death. Rest in Peace

- Decio de María (@deciodemaria) August 28, 2016

Thank you for your music, your songs will always be in our minds, Juan Gabriel.

Rest in Peace.

- Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) August 28, 2016

Personalities from the sports world outside of Liga MX also joined the expressions of affection towards the deceased singer-songwriter.

Rest in Peace #DivoDeJuarez #Juanga The great singer-songwriter who made Mexico 🇲🇽 proud 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/ytvHs9sTxX

- Julio César Chávez (@Jcchavez115) August 29, 2016