Tributes for Anthony Foley

Tributes are pouring in from all four corners of the globe following the sudden passing of Anthony Foley at the age of 42.

Every newspaper in the country had a photo of the Munster legend on their front page

This morning's papers. A fitting tribute to a great man. RIP Axel pic.twitter.com/ZhqrJ5YsAj

— Cork's RedFM Sport (@BigRedBench) October 17, 2016

Tomorrow's #frontpage with tribute to #AnthonyFoley, RIP. ^DH pic.twitter.com/76brMLwRsD

— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) October 16, 2016

Welcome to Monday. Here is today's front page. Stay with Independent.ie for all the latest in news and sport. pic.twitter.com/yLPuRyVuA2

— Independent.ie (@Independent_ie) October 17, 2016

Sad news for sports fans as Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley passes away aged just 42. pic.twitter.com/ETf54OYRME

— The Irish Daily Mail (@irishdailymail) October 17, 2016

Today's front page: #AnthonyFoley RIP pic.twitter.com/uZMDvUknGH

— Irish Daily Star (@IsFearrAnStar) October 17, 2016

Former players and friends also paid tribute on social media.

Alone on the couch with Jess.Heartbroken.We have lost an incredible man. Too sad to tweet further.. sleep well Axel. We love you..xxx

— Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) October 16, 2016

Feeling numb and alone with only thoughts of this remarkable man.My protector on the field,I will miss you forever Axel.
RIP

— Peter Stringer (@stringer9) October 16, 2016

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— Alan Quinlan (@AlanQuinlan1) October 17, 2016

Can't quite believe it. So incredibly sad. My thoughts are with Olive, his boys & and his extended family. https://t.co/rslxzyC85T

— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) October 16, 2016

#Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has paid tribute to @Munsterrugby & @IrishRugby legend Anthony Foley. https://t.co/uzI3USHar5 pic.twitter.com/z9icYTDH1g

— Qantas Wallabies (@qantaswallabies) October 16, 2016

"A legendary figure of the game... represented everything that is great about our sport" Ulster Rugby CEO statement: https://t.co/XOhIXTTFSc pic.twitter.com/CIJVgd2wvf

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) October 16, 2016

Our thoughts are with the Foley family and Munster Rugby on this incredibly sad day. RIP Anthony Foley #ripaxel #rugbyunited pic.twitter.com/IvkbZxesA1

— Leinster Supporters (@OLSCRugby) October 16, 2016

Thoughts and prayers with the Foley family and everyone @Munsterrugby RIP https://t.co/cTEh91h5U3

— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) October 16, 2016

We're absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Anthony Foley. Our thoughts&prayers are with his wife Olive,his children& his family

— Shannon RFC (@shannonrfc) October 16, 2016

Incredibly moved by the tribute paid to Axel in Paris. Testament to all he achieved and how much he meant to fans pic.twitter.com/PaUAUdyYDJ

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) October 16, 2016