AN IDIOTIC England fan had his ticket for the Italy match ripped up by the FA after showing off an offensive Diego Maradona flag.
A photo circulated on social media of the Three Lions supporter seemingly travelling on a train.
He is standing up holding out a large St George’s cross.
And in the white sections, the words “Diego’s In A Box” are printed, in reference to the Argentine icon’s death in 2020.
England took on Italy in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier, with the game staged at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
Maradona was a hero at Napoli between 1984 and 1990 before his drugs ban, scoring 115 goals in 259 appearances and winning five trophies including their two Serie A titles.
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The FA slammed the vile and tasteless flag with a brief statement and swift action.
A statement said: “We strongly condemn the actions of the individual who travelled to Naples with a flag that had a highly offensive message on it.
“We immediately took steps to have their tickets cancelled before the match.
“The matter will be reviewed further when we return to England.”
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Others on social media were convinced the fan would regret the crass gesture if he went to Naples and was confronted by Italian ultras.
SunSport revealed their chilling “battle plans” to attack England fans.
A friendly match between supporters was cancelled as a result of the violent threats.
The 3,000-plus Three Lions followers heading to Italy were even told not to wear belts to the match because security officials could confiscate them and deem them to be weapons.
Just last week, the streets of Naples were overwhelmed with thuggish violence before Napoli’s Champions League match with Eintracht Frankfurt.
The German supporters defied a police ban and clashed with Napoli ultras, which left more than eight hooligans arrested.
Pictures showed the total carnage with shop fronts smashed up, cars lit on fire and masked thugs storming alleyways with weapons as they hunted their rival supporters.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
