The English Football Association strongly condemned the actions of an England fan and revoked their ticket after they were pictured with a flag which included a sickening message to the late Diego Maradona.
England defeated Italy 2-1 in Naples on Thursday night in a match that was a repeat of the European Championship final from 2021. But off the field, there were some concerns about troubles in the city, with a heavy police force present both inside and outside the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
The English FA confirmed prior to the match that they had rescinded a match ticket from a fan after images went viral on social media. The unnamed supporter, who is believed to be a part of the official England supporters club, was snapped with an England flag which carried the message “Diego’s in a box” - a reference to the Argentinian and Napoli legend who passed away in November 2020.
