Games have ploughed ahead in South America in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Only one event, the death of Diego Maradona, could stop the show.
The Copa Libertadores clash between Internacional of Brazil and Argentina's Boca Juniors was postponed after confirmation of the news that Boca legend Maradona had passed away Wednesday at the age of 60 at his home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires following a heart attack.
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At the time the match was due to kick off, Internacional paid tribute to Maradona by lighting up their stadium in the blue of Argentina -- a remarkable occurrence.