A championship match in honour of Maradona? Naples could host Italy vs Argentina

Now that would be a match! News of a possible match between the two champions of their respective continents in honour of Diego Maradona is spreading fast through the football world. According to the New York Times, plans are at an advanced stage.

After Italy and Argentina’s recent victories at the Euro and Copa América respectively, news of a match between the two champions of their respective continents has begun to spread through the soccer media.

According to Tariq Panji, a New York Times reporter, negotiations for the national Intercontinental Cup are at an advanced stage.

All in honor of Diego Maradona. A match between Italy and Argentina, champions of their respective continents, could be great fun.

Moreover, the clash should take place in Naples, the stadium named after the Argentine legend and where Maradona spent most of his career.

It should be mentioned that Italy last played Argentina in Naples on the occasion of the semi-final match at the 1990 World Cup. Maradona was Argentina’s captain then.

It was with Maradona that Naples then won its only title in history.

CONMEBOL and UEFA are doing their utmost to cooperate. Such a match would certainly fill the stadium in Naples 100%.

Source: New York Times