Largo Maradona set for official inauguration amid global fan surge

Largo Maradona is ready to reopen with an official inauguration in the next few days, with organisers saying the ceremony should take place in two or three weeks. The square remains cordoned off and covered by a large blue tarpaulin, awaiting the celebration.

Fans from many nations line up

A few hours after Napoli’s league debut, the Quartieri Spagnoli are once again packed with supporters and tourists. The neighbourhood buzzes with the colours of Napoli and the excitement of a fresh start.

Diego Armando Maradona’s historic mural, freshly restored, dominates the scene and draws a long queue of people hoping to glimpse the artwork and snap a photo. The mural has become a pilgrimage point for fans of all ages.

Stampa reported that the crowd includes Argentines, English, Spanish, German, Polish, Japanese and Arab visitors, alongside countless Italians from Milan, Rome, Florence, Emilia‑Romagna and Puglia. The mix of languages underscores the mural’s worldwide appeal.

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Il Mattino notes that even those who are not Napoli fans are struck by the vibrant atmosphere of the Quartieri Spagnoli, confirming the area’s status as a cultural landmark.