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Sourav Ganguly thrilled with Copa America’s Diego Maradona tribute

The former India cricket captain expressed his pleasure on seeing the tribute to Diego Maradona…

Diego Maradona was paid a tribute by CONMEBOL, who are the governing body for football in South America, ahead of Argentina’s opening match in Copa America against Chile.

Sourav Ganguly, who has expressed his admiration for the legendary Argentina number 10, was pleased with the tribute given to Maradona.

“That’s how you pay tribute to a genius. My superstar. Well done Copa America,” posted the Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) President.

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A holographic image of Maradona appeared at the Estadio Nilton Santos Stadium with him doing kick-ups, the memorable goal against England where he bamboozled past several defenders in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.