Shock in Naples for the death of Diego Armando Maradona.
The news, which many still find it hard to believe, has bounced on mobile phones.
In the center, in Piazza Municipio, a single voice: "He was the greatest of all".
Even in Fuorigrotta, where the San Paolo, his football temple is located, there are those who are moved.
Immediately the memories for his extraordinary plays.
And a woman, "this 2020 is truly the worst year".
A photo of Maradona cheering in a blue shirt and the words "Forever" with a heart symbol in blue.
So Napoli reacts on Twitter to the news of Diego Armando Maradona's death.
"Hi Diego", concludes the club.
"Diego Armando Maradona, the greatest footballer of all time, died. Diego made our people dream, he redeemed Naples with his genius. In 2017 he became our honorary citizen. Diego, Neapolitan and Argentine, you gave us joy and happiness! Naples loves you! ".
Thus in a tweet the mayor of Naples,
Luigi de Magistris
.
"The death of Maradona is terrible news. He was more than a champion, he was a football genius, an absolute champion."
This is the comment of the minister of sport,
Vincenzo Spadafora
, on the news of the death of Diego Armando Maradona.
"In an unrepeatable season, he represented the dreams and hopes of the people of my city. Naples is crying tonight", writes the minister.