The gates to the presidential palace Casa Rosada, draped in the blue and white Argentine colors, a slide show of Maradona and a large black mourning band at the entrance, which opened at 06.15 this morning local time (10.15 Swedish time).
The Argentine newspaper Clarin flashed about Maradona's death yesterday 17.06 Swedish time.
During a large security rally by both police, military and government personnel, the queuing people, most of them in mouth guards, were locked in at a certain distance to pass the closed coffin, where they were not allowed to stay, which was draped in the Argentine flag and jersey number 10. Many of the fans wore football shirts, most in the national team colors.
During the day, a sea of flowers and memorabilia was collected which the fans threw over to the coffin, a pile that got bigger and bigger.
Team members from 1986 showed their respect
Before the official ceremony, the family gathered with children and ex-wives in the lead.
There were also visits from team members from the 1986 team that took World Cup gold in Mexico City under the leadership of Maradona who was chosen as the tournament's best player.
Carlos Tevez, who just like Maradona has a past in Boca Juniors, also showed up to show his respect.
Boca fans Barrabravas were of course also there.
First in line was Nahuel de Lima, supported on crutches.
- He made Argentina famous all over the world.
Anyone who talks about Maradona also talks about Argentina.
Diego is the people.
Today, different player shirts or political flags do not matter.
We have come to say goodbye to the big one who gave us so much joy, says Lima according to AP.
The president has announced three days of national mourning in Argentina.
Maradona turned 60 years old.