A few hours ahead of the tense Serie A clash between Napoli and Roma, Jose Mourinho paid a visit to Diego Maradona’s son, Diego Jr.
The Portuguese coach visited the Maradona mural in the Quartieri Spagnoli neighbourhood of Naples yesterday to pay tribute to the Napoli legend and today he gave a special gift to his son, Diego Jr.
The match between Napoli and Roma kicks off this evening at 18.00 UK time at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Diego Jr commented on their meeting and relationship, speaking highly of Mourinho and his respect for his father.
“We hugged each other and got emotional remembering Dad… Jose Mourinho, you true and loyal friend of Diego and after Maradona, friend for better or for worse!
“I love you as much as you loved Dad.”