Diego Maradona’s family to SUE his ex-manager Stefano Ceci after he allowed Napoli to use club legend’s imagery on celebratory kit ‘without their consent’
- Diego Maradona died from a heart attack aged 60 on November 25, 2020
- Napoli released a celebratory kit for Maradona to be worn in Serie A this month
- However, the Italian outfit reportedly did so with the consent of Stefano Ceci
- Ceci was Maradona’s ex-manager and Maradona’s family are unhappy he did so
- They claim that they hold the rights for the Argentina legend now and not Ceci
The family of Diego Maradona are taking legal action against his former manager Stefano Ceci after he gave Napoli permission to use the Argentina legend’s imagery on their new kit, without their say-so.
Last week, Napoli unveiled a new kit that they will wear in Serie A to pay tribute to Maradona, one year after his death.
Maradona died from a heart attack in Tigre, Argentina, on November 25, 2020, aged just 60. And to mark the occasion this month, the Serie A outfit released a new shirt paying homage to their greatest-ever player.
Diego Maradona Junior (left) says their family are taking legal action their dad’s old manager
Diego Maradona senior (left) with his old manager Stefano Ceci before the former’s death
Napoli released a kit celebrating Maradona Snr – which will be worn in Serie A this month
The shirt made its debut during Sunday’s 1-1 home draw with Hellas Verona and will also be worn at Inter Milan on November 21 and at home against Lazio a week later.
However, Napoli’s new jersey shouldn’t have been granted without the consent of Maradona’s family who hold his image rights, according to his son…
Source : dailymail
