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Tears, memories as Argentina's Primera Division returns without Maradona
A player wears a t-shirt reading "Bye number 10 ! Rest in peace" with a portrait of Diego Maradona to pay homage to the late Argentinian football legend ahead of the French L1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Girondins de Bordeaux (FCGB) at the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris on November 28, 2020.
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What you need to know:
- Several Gimnasia players coached by the legend were also on the verge of tears before kickoff.
- "It was crazy to play, because we are still reeling from this blow," midfielder Victor Ayala said after the match.
Buenos Aires
The first games in Argentina's Primera Division since the death of Diego Maradona kicked off Saturday amid tears and memories, with the club he last coached notching up a victory in tribute to the footballing genius.
