Buenos Aires
The images of the endless line formed in front of the presidential palace in Buenos Aires will be remembered forever.
Tens of thousands of fans waited several hours in front of Casa Rosada on Thursday to say goodbye to Diego Maradona, the legend of Argentine football.
In front of the remains of the 1986 world champion, admirers marched, in tears, throwing flowers, flags or jerseys of the Argentine selection and Boca Juniors.
"
There will be a before and an after-Maradona,"
Julian says, his eyes darkened.
This young supporter waited all night in Place de Mai to be able to attend the funeral vigil of his hero in the early morning.
“It leaves an indelible mark, we will never be able to replace it,”
he continues, choking back a sob.
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