A historic depiction of Diego Armando Maradona on the perimeter wall near Stadio Collana in Naples' Vomero district has been defaced.
According to Il Mattino, blue paint was thrown or spread over the face of the figure, covering it. Black spray-painted writing was added beside the image.
Those responsible have not been identified.
The exact timing of the damage is unknown. The report does not establish when the paint and writing appeared, leaving open whether it was recent vandalism or earlier damage that had not been cleaned.
The surrounding wall shows accumulated tags and graffiti.
It is also not confirmed whether the mural has since been restored or whether an investigation has been opened. The source does not identify the mural's original artist, creation date, or ownership.
