Flag at half mast, meditation at the presidential palace and silence of admirers ... The tribute paid to Diego Maradona, idol of Argentine football, who died Wednesday, November 25, continues in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina.
The remains of the former footballer were on display at the Argentine presidential palace Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires where thousands of admirers flocked for a few hours to say a last goodbye to their idol.
Diego Maradona's family, however, did not wish to prolong this funeral wake, as our special correspondent, Florent Rodo clarifies.
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Tributes to the football legend will now continue in Argentine clubs.
A ceremony is to be held on Sunday at the Bombonera, the legendary football stadium located in the district of La Boca, in Buenos Aires.
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