Diego Maradona: Napoli consider renaming stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona
Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday; Argentinian spent seven years at Napoli winning their only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990; Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis says stadium could be renamed San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60.
Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, forged a strong bond with the Italian club and its supporters during his seven-year spell between 1984 and 1991.
The forward, who inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, joined Napoli from Barcelona and won their only two Serie A titles - in 1987 and 1990 - along with the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis confirmed following Maradona's death that the club will discuss renaming their stadium in his honour, combining its current title with his full iconic name.
'We can consider the idea of calling our stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona,' De Laurentiis told French sports channel RMC Sport.
Naples Mayor Luigi De Magistris supported the proposal that the city's San Paolo Stadium be renamed for Maradona, who scored 81 goals in 188 appearances for the club.
'We are already putting it together this morning, taking the first steps to dedicate Naples stadium to Maradona,' De Magistris said.
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Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday; Argentinian spent seven years at Napoli winning their only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990; Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis says stadium could be renamed San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60.
Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, forged a strong bond with the Italian club and its supporters during his seven-year spell between 1984 and 1991.
The forward, who inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, joined Napoli from Barcelona and won their only two Serie A titles - in 1987 and 1990 - along with the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis confirmed following Maradona's death that the club will discuss renaming their stadium in his honour, combining its current title with his full iconic name.
'We can consider the idea of calling our stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona,' De Laurentiis told French sports channel RMC Sport.
Naples Mayor Luigi De Magistris supported the proposal that the city's San Paolo Stadium be renamed for Maradona, who scored 81 goals in 188 appearances for the club.
'We are already putting it together this morning, taking the first steps to dedicate Naples stadium to Maradona,' De Magistris said.
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Diego Maradona died at the age of 60 on Wednesday; Argentinian spent seven years at Napoli winning their only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990; Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis says stadium could be renamed San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli are considering renaming their stadium in memory of Diego Maradona after the club legend died aged 60.
Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, forged a strong bond with the Italian club and its supporters during his seven-year spell between 1984 and 1991.
The forward, who inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, joined Napoli from Barcelona and won their only two Serie A titles - in 1987 and 1990 - along with the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup.
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis confirmed following Maradona's death that the club will discuss renaming their stadium in his honour, combining its current title with his full iconic name.
'We can consider the idea of calling our stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona,' De Laurentiis told French sports channel RMC Sport.
Naples Mayor Luigi De Magistris supported the proposal that the city's San Paolo Stadium be renamed for Maradona, who scored 81 goals in 188 appearances for the club.
'We are already putting it together this morning, taking the first steps to dedicate Naples stadium to Maradona,' De Magistris said.
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Diego Maradona: Napoli consider renaming stadium San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona
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