OFFICIAL: Internacional v Boca Juniors called off due to Maradona's death

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Diego Maradona (L) used to play for Boca juniors. AFP

CONMEBOL confirmed on Wednesday that this evening's Copa Libertadores last 16 first leg clash between Internacional and Boca Juniors in Porto Alegre has been postponed. It comes after the death of former Boca Juniors player Diego Maradona.

The match between Internacional and Boca Juniors scheduled for Wednesday night in Brazil (01:30 CET on Thursday morning) will not take place. CONMEBOL has postponed the first leg of the Copa Libertadores last 16 game because of Diego Maradona's death.

The death of the '10' has been felt by the whole of the footballing world. But Boca Juniors are one of the teams most affected by this tragic news. Therefore, Boca asked for the match to be postponed and it has been granted.

The game was due to take place at 01:30 CET following Independiente del Valle v Nacional and Delfinm Palmeiras which will take place at 23:15 CET on Wednesday night.

November 25, 2020

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