Diego Maradona was honored by Napoli fans on the 5th anniversary of his death.
On Tuesday, a video of Maradona was shown on the big screens in the stadium before Napoli’s match against Qarabağ in the Champions League.
What happened?
Napoli and its fans paid tribute to Diego Maradona with a special video.
The stadium announcer said: “Napoli wants to remember you with a special video. Five years ago the greatest of all time left us.”
Why it matters for Diego Maradona
The whole stadium chanted “Diego, Diego” and fans started chanting “there’s only one Maradona” in the 10th minute — Maradona's shirt number.
Fans waved flags, scarves, and team shirts in his honor.
What comes next?
Maradona led Napoli to its first two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990.
The club’s stadium was renamed Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after his death on November 25, 2020.
Diego Maradona died of a heart attack at age 60, two weeks after being released from a hospital in Buenos Aires.
He famously led Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup and is regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Napoli fans showed their appreciation for Maradona's legacy with an emotional tribute.
The tribute was a testament to Maradona's impact on the club and its fans, and it will be remembered for years to come.
Maradona's death was a shock to the soccer world, and his legacy continues to be felt.
He will always be remembered as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, and his impact on the sport will never be forgotten.
The tribute was a fitting way to honor Maradona's memory, and it showed that he will never be forgotten.
Diego Maradona will always be remembered as a soccer legend, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of soccer players and fans.