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Napoli rename stadium to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

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Napoli have renamed their stadium after their greatest ever player, Diego Armando Maradona.

As the football world mourns the death of Maradona, the city of Naples have decided to change the name of their iconic stadium. Previously called the Stadio San Paolo, the Municipality of Naples announced that Napoli’s stadium is now called Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Diego Maradona played at the club from 1984-1991, winning two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, a UEFA Cup and a Supercoppa Italiana, Maradona became a club legend.

Maradona passing away last week has lead to world wide tributes, from football players to athletes, artists and more.

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Negotiations between Rodrigo de Paul’s agent and Inter

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Negotiations are reportedly on going between Rodrigo de Paul’s agent and Inter.

Rodrigo de Paul could be leaving Udinese and joining Inter in January. According to CalcioMercato, the two parties have been looking to strike a deal to have the Argentine join Inter in the January transfer market.

De Paul has been linked with a move away from Udinese several times, the most recent being the last transfer window. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the price tag for de Paul was expected to be around €30-35 million.

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Cristian Romero scores for Atalanta in 1-1 draw vs. Midjylland in Champions League

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Cristian Romero scored for Atalanta in their 1-1 draw vs. Midjylland in the Champions League.

Romero scored his first goal for the club, a header from inside the penalty area to draw Atalanta level. That goal gave Atalanta the point has them just ahead of Ajax in their Champions League group, in second place behind Liverpool.

The 22 year old Argentine is on loan from Juventus but has not been capped by the senior Argentina team.

Former Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella in poor health, in hospital

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Former Argentina national team coach Alejandro Sabella is presently in the hospital in poor health.

Alejandro Sabella has been in the hospital since last week and new reports emerging out of Argentina state that his condition has worsened. The former coach has had health problems since the 2014 World Cup and appeared to have been doing better last year.

Much strength and prayers to Sabella on a recovery.

Lionel Messi scores for Barcelona, Diego Maradona tribute

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Lionel Messi scored for Barcelona in their 4-0 win vs. Osasuna and had a tribute celebration to honor Diego Maradona.

The world football has had all sorts of tributes for Diego Maradona but perhaps the best one coming from Messi himself. In what was Messi’s best match in months, he would score a great goal, the last one of game. But it was Messi’s celebration which stole the show.

Messi would celebrate wearing a Newell’a Old Boys shirt with the number 10 on it, the same one worn by Maradona himself while at the club.