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For seven seasons, Diego Armando Maradona played in Naples. Before the Europa League game against Rijeka, the club paid tribute to its best player of all time after his death.
Maradona was acclaimed at San Paolo.
Napoli’s eleven starting players entered San Paolo, which will now be called Stadio Diego Armando Maradona according to various media, with the name “Maradona” and the number ten on the back of the light blue jerseys.
The giant screens displayed a photo of the legend who played for Napoli between 1984 and 1991 and led the team to the league and cup title in 1987, as well as victory in the UEFA Cup and another Serie A title in 1989. Outside the stadium, thousands of fans had gathered to honor Maradona.
All the matches of the Europa League tonight were preceded by a minute of silence dedicated to Diego Maradona.
Napoli won the match against Croatian Rijeka, who is now eliminated, 2-0 after an own goal first and then 2-0 through Hirving Lozano.
