The memory of Diego Armando Maradona was present in the games played in both Alkmaar and Naples. It is evident that San Paolo became the center of pilgrimage for thousands of Neapolitan fans, who placed candles, t-shirts, scarves and photos outside the field, where banners such as “Immortal King” or “Diego always with us” could be read. that honored the memory of their idol. After a warm-up in which 'Live is Life' by Opus could be heard, the eleven Naples footballers paid tribute to Maradona wearing a shirt with his name and the mythical '10' that he wore and which is retired in his honor. still on, there was a chilling minute of silence in memory of Maradona in which Gattuso almost came to tears. Real and AZ also observed a minute of silence with the image of Maradona on the scoreboard

Naples (Italy), 11/26/2020.- Napoli and Rijeka players observe a minute of silence in memory of Diego Armando Maradona prior to the UEFA Europa League group F soccer match SSC Napoli vs HNK Rijeka at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy, November 26, 2020. (Italy, Naples) EFE / EPA / CIRO FUSCO
Naples (Italy), 11/26/2020.- Napoli and Rijeka players observe a minute of silence in memory of Diego Armando Maradona prior to the UEFA Europa League group F soccer match SSC Napoli vs HNK Rijeka at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy, November 26, 2020. (Italy, Naples) EFE / EPA / CIRO FUSCO

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