Diego Maradona honoured with holographic display at Copa America
Diego Maradona was remembered with a spectacular tribute before Argentina's Copa America game with Chile; a holographic version of the legend performed tricks while his famous World Cup goal against England was projected onto the pitch
Tuesday 15 June 2021 11:00, UK
Diego Maradona was honoured with a spectacular light show as Argentina got their Copa America campaign underway.
A holographic version of the former Argentina star performed tricks inside the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio before his famous World Cup goal against England in 1986 was projected onto the pitch.
Monday's pre-match display in honour of Maradona, who died last year aged 60, also included spectacular pyrotechnics, lights, and music.
Maradona, whose clubs included Boca Juniors, Barcelona, and Napoli, is regarded as one of the greatest ever footballers.
He won the World Cup with Argentina in Mexico in 1986, a campaign which included a 2-1 win over England famous for both his 'Hand of God' goal and a spectacular solo effort remembered as one of the best goals in the tournament's history.
On the pitch in Rio, Lionel Messi scored a free-kick for Argentina in a 1-1 draw with Chile.
The Copa America tournament had been scheduled to take place in Argentina, but was moved to Brazil because of rising Covid numbers.
