Piers Morgan paid an emotional tribute to 'Arsenal's greatest fan' Maria Petri on Friday following the sad news of her death
July 23, 2022 - 12:48 BST Jenni McKnight Piers Morgan has paid an emotional tribute to a"magnificent lady" following her sad death on Friday.The former GMB star joined hundreds of Arsenal fans in paying homage to the club's"legendary" supporter Maria Petri, who passed away at the age of 82.
Maria often referred to the club as her"family". Speaking to DAZN earlier this year, she said:"I'm now an 82-year-old orphan. Because I don't have any nuclear family, I see Arsenal as my family." She also said:"I shall be oh so upset when I die, I won't be able to watch Arsenal anymore."Maria attends 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 men’s, women’s and academy game to support The Arsenal.This is what it means to be a Gooner! ❤️ pic.twitter.
he club added:"Everyone at Arsenal Football Club can't quite believe that you won't be able to give your very special support to our club anymore. You've been one in a million and we'll never forget you, Maria." Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said:"We are all really sorry to hear the news. She was an integral part of our support and our community. The way she transmitted Arsenal values and the feeling of this football club was something I have never seen before.Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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