Diego Maradona's daughter in TEARS as Boca Juniors players perform moving on-field tribute

After Argentina great Diego Maradona tragically lost his life last week, tributes for iconic player continued all across world. 60-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday, with thousands attending Diego Maradona’s funeral in Bues Aires. Several players have also paid tribute to legendary footballer on field, with teams remembering Maradona before start of games as well. One such heartwarming Maradona tribute featuring player’s daughter took place during recent Boca Juniors vs Newell’s Old Boys game.

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Emotional Diego Maradona tribute during Boca Juniors vs Newells Old Boys

Boca Juniors vs Newell’s Old Boys game over weekend saw multiple Maradona tributes during game. Both clubs paid ir respects to Argentine great’s legacy at Bombonera on Sunday. tably, Diego Maradona played for both Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys during his career.

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Before start of game, players from both teams were wearing special shirts with Diego Maradona’s name and number at back as y took part in a minute’s applause as a tribute to star’s legacy. tribute also featured Diego Maradona’s flag and picture, with Argentine League Cup being called Copa Diego Armando Maradona in a heartwarming tribute as well. referee was also seen wearing a “Gracias Diego" shirt, with Maradona flags and banners visible all throughout stadium as game was played.

Maradona daughter Dalma moved by special Maradona tribute

While Boca Juniors players played game with Maradona’s name on back of ir shirts, all Newell’s players had iconic name and famous 10 imprinted on front of ir jerseys. special game was also attended by Dalma Maradona, Argentine great’s daughter. While Boca Juniors eventually won game 2-0 courtesy of a brace from Edwin Cardona, it was game’s first goal which brought a moving Maradona tribute that left Dalma Maradona in tears.

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special moment occurred in first half when Edwin Cardona whipped an exquisite free kick into back of net to give his side lead. After Boca Juniors took lead, all players were seen rushing towards stands from where Dalma Maradona was watching game.

team n placed an Argentina jersey on ground, as y applauded Dalma Maradona. Maradona's daughter was visibly emotional during tribute, watching game from her far’s box at Bombonera.

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Im Credits: Boca Juniors Instagram, Dalma Maradona Instagram