Diego Maradona’s eldest son has said he wants to see the No. 10 jersey retired at Barcelona and the other clubs his father played for.
Argentina legend Maradona, who died on November 25 from a heart attack, played for several clubs throughout his career – most notably Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli.
When asked if all No. 10 jerseys should be retired, as suggested by Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas, Diego Maradona Jr. told Marca, “In the teams that he (Maradona) played for, I believe so, including Barcelona. Without a doubt.”
In 2000, Napoli retired the No. 10 shirt in honour of Maradona, who scored 115 goals in 259 games and helped the Italian club clinch their only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, as well as the UEFA Cup in 1989.
After scoring, the Argentina captain took off his Barca jersey to show the Newell’s kit.
“It was very touching,” Maradona Jr. said. “There have been emotional days.
“What Leo did was special, very beautiful. It really touched me and made me cry, just as Napoli’s, Gimnasia’s and Boca’s (tributes). I feel very proud of the legacy my father left.”
