Friday, September 20

Maradona is immortalized in Avellaneda

Maradona es inmortalizado en Avellaneda

Diego managed Racing Club in the year 1995.

Photo: Chris McGrath / Getty Images

At the Presidente Perón de Avellaneda stadium the formal inauguration of a mural with the Image of Diego Armando Maradona was held, under a project called “ Maradona Intervention Command “. In the initial exhibition were Racing authorities, former footballers and managers of the initiative.

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Racing Club inaugurated a mural in the Cylinder dedicated to Diego Armando Maradona 1️⃣0️⃣✨

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– Racing Club ( @RacingClub) March , 2021

The mural was made by artists from Mosaico Nacional. The imposing illustration is located on the beach of the stadium. The inauguration was led by Víctor Blanco , president of the club and other members of the board of directors. Also present were footballers who made up the squad led by Maradona in the year 1995.

. 1995 were also present.

The work was made by Paula Soto, Gonzalo López Lluch and Gabriela Pereyra . Next to the image a plaque was placed that says “Racing Club, in memory of Diego A. Maradona. The best player of all time who was the technical director of our team during the year 1995 ”.

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Racing Club inaugurated this Tuesday a mural for Diego Maradona, which reflects Pelusa’s time as coach in Avellaneda. How about? pic.twitter.com/6ruq4Z75 fn

– TyC Sports (@TyCSports) March 30, 2021

Adrián Fernández, leader who promoted the initiative, was pleased with the image of the world soccer legend. “ This is a true work of art. We are excited to see the best player of all time, like this in the Cylinder “, he sentenced.