Napoli to Re-name their Stadium in honour of Diego Maradona

By Emmanuel Owusu

25/11/2020

Italian football giant Napoli is set to rename their stadium Stadio San Paolo to honour the club’s legend Diego Armando Maradona.

The Argentine football icon died on Wednesday 25th November in his house after returning from hospital few days ago.

Diego Maradona is one of the greatest players to ever play for Napoli, he led the club to win it first ever league title in 1986-87 season.

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis to RMC Info: “We can consider the idea of calling our stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona”. 🔵🏟@mohamedbouhafsi

5/7/1984, Diego’s first time at San Paolo.

Imagine this stadium with his name.#D10S pic.twitter.com/BepFdfXKWY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 25, 2020

Confirmed. Napoli stadium ‘San Paolo’ will be re-named in honour of Diego Armando Maradona. 🏟💙🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/aKE6wBOHsc
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 25, 2020

Meanwhile, after his sudden demise, fans on Napoli gathered in Naples to mourn the legend.

Diego Maradona led Napoli to their only two Serie A titles and will forever be beloved by the city.

Fans have gathered in Naples to mourn 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QYk8wxMSJk
— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 25, 2020

Source: vibeweek.com