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Maradona: 🇦🇷Argentina vs. Napoli 🇮🇹 Date: March 29, 1986 Location: Stadio San Paolo, Naples, Italy Significance: The match served two purposes: it allowed the Argentine squad to play a high-quality opposition as their final preparation before traveling to the World Cup, and it allowed the passionate Neapolitan fans to see their hero, Diego Maradona, play for his national team on his home turf. Result: The final score was 2-2. Maradona's Unique Role Maradona played a half for each team, highlighting his unique dual identity at the time: First Half: He played for the Argentine National Team (his teammates) Second Half: He switched sides and played for SSC Napoli (his club teammates) This match perfectly illustrated the immense and split loyalties Naples felt for their star player, a feeling that would resurface in the 1990 World Cup semi-final when Argentina played Italy in Naples. Key Stats: March 29, 1986, Stadio San Paolo, 2-2 Draw, Maradona Played for Both Teams #Maradona #afase...

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