Napoli pay tributes to Maradona at Serie A; to rename stadium as Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Maradona led Napoli to its only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 and is considered a god-like figure in the southern city.

Napoli beat Roma 4-0 in an emotional match in the Italian league on Sunday as the team paid tribute to Diego Maradona. It was Napoli's first Serie A game since Maradona died on Wednesday in his native Argentina. IN PIC: A fan takes pictures of the memorab 

Maradona led Napoli to its only two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 and is considered a god-like figure in the southern city. “Certainly I played with an extra motivation, so did all my teammates,” Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne said. IN PIC: A giant image of Diego Maradona is displayed under a banner reading in Italian 'Here, Naples swears to you eternal love' in the stands. (Photo | AP)

There was a touching moment before the game when Lorenzo Insigne placed bouquets of flowers under banners dedicated to Maradona, displayed in the empty stands at either end of the stadium. (Photo | AP)

Lorenzo Insigne held up a shirt with Maradona’s name and number and kissed it after scoring the opening goal with a free kick. (Photo | AP)

A giant banner to honour Diego Maradona is displayed in the stands of San Paolo Stadium prior to the Serie A match between Napoli and Roma. (Photo | AP)

A fan touches a photo hanging on the gates of the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy. (Photo | AP)

Napoli's Stadio San Paolo will officially be renamed the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. IN PIC: A giant banner reading in Italian 'Thank you Diego' hangs on the gates of the San Paolo. (Photo | AP)

Players observe a minute of silence to honor Diego Armando Maradona, prior to the Serie A soccer match between Napoli and Roma, at the Naples San Paolo Stadium. (Photo | AP)