Video: Arsenal star Cedric Soares left completely shocked as first news of Diego Maradona death came during pre-match press conference | OneFootball

At the end of Arsenal star Cedric Soares’ pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Europa League tie against Molde, the ace was alerted to the passing of Diego Maradona.

The journalist, Elizabetta, cited the initial news coming out of Argentina – which was unconfirmed at that moment in time – which of course caught Cedric off guard as his eyes popped out of his head.

She asked for the full-back to share some Maradona memories, but the Arsenal media team rightfully interjected and insisted they could say nothing as the news wasn’t verified at that moment.

Cedric, like the rest of the football world, paid tribute to Maradona with a post on social media just before 7pm. The 60-year-old all-time great died after a cardiac arrest.

We’re sure that the journalist in question didn’t mean any ill intent by raising this, but it wasn’t really the time or place to put Cedric on the spot.