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A tragedy marred the beautiful game last night. As the final whistle blew at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, marking the end of a thrilling Serie A encounter between Napoli and AC Milan, a chilling incident unfolded. The concerned authorities have discovered a dead body on the premises of the Diego Maradona Stadium. It became a shocking turn of events that left fans in disbelief. 

As Napoli played a compelling 2-2 draw against rivals AC Milan in the Serie A, the city of Naples and fans across the globe were left shocked. With the rivalry of the two soccer clubs at its peak, reports emerged of the untimely passing of the fan. 

Tragedy strikes Napoli as fan reportedly dead after AC Milan clash

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The tragic incident unfolded late in the evening. The body of a 42-year-old Napoli fan was found in an abandoned room under the guest sector of the Diego Maradona Stadium in Naples. According to the reports, a friend of the victim revealed to the authorities that the two had sneaked into the stadium via a tunnel. They attempted to reach the stands without valid match tickets.

The man courageously climbed higher, trying to find a vantage point to enjoy the game. However, in an unfortunate twist of fate, he lost his footing and fell from a staggering height of about 20 meters, ending his life in a heart-wrenching incident. They found the body at two o’clock in the morning. 

The circumstances of this incident were more distressing as Napoli played an enthralling 2-2 draw against rivals AC Milan. Goals from Olivier Giroud, Matteo Politano, and Giacomo Raspadori contributed to the match’s intensity. Napoli, despite going down to 10 men, managed to hold AC Milan to a draw. The draw resulted in Rossoneri slipping to third place in the Serie A table with points. 

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The tragedy of a Napoli fan dying in the stadium reminds everyone of the fragility of life. While the focus centered around the action on-pitch, it was difficult to ignore the disturbing incident that occurred in the stands as well.

Unsavory scenes at the Diego Maradona Stadium ahead of the clash

As the match unfolded on the pitch, an unsettling atmosphere took shape in the stands as Napoli Ultras took charge. The sold-out away sector, where AC Milan fans were seated, was targeted with pyrotechnics from Napoli’s home supporters. Reportedly, these unsavory incidents happened during the match, creating a tense situation for soccer fans. Fortunately, there are no reports of injuries resulting from these actions. But using pyrotechnics and other flammable objects is a disturbing side of soccer fandom.

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As we come to terms with the tragic loss of a Napoli fan beneath the stadium and the unsavory scenes that unfolded in the stands, it is a reminder that unfortunate incidents can sometimes dampen a soccer game. As the authorities continue to investigate the tragic incident further, it is a reminder that amidst the excitement of the beautiful game, we must prioritize safety and well-being.

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