A man in his forties was found deceased early on Monday inside the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium complex. Local outlets reported that the death occurred after a Napoli versus Milan match finished in a 2-2 draw on Sunday night. The victim was identified as a resident of Bacoli, a town near Naples in southern Italy. He was discovered in an abandoned parking area beneath the section designated for visiting fans. Early police reports indicate that entry to the stadium was not possible for those outside the official ticketed process, and the man apparently fell from a height of about 20 meters while attempting to gain access.
A friend of the deceased contacted the authorities to relay what had happened. According to the friend, he had been aware of the attempt to enter the venue without a ticket and had retracted his own efforts after finding it difficult to approach the restricted area. The friend continued with his own plans but witnessed the other person fall, an incident that remains under investigation by local police.
The body was discovered in the pre-dawn hours, a few hours after the Napoli and Milan supporters’ meeting ended in a draw. The investigation is focusing on how a person managed to access a restricted part of the stadium and whether any safety measures could have prevented such an accident. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the sequence of events and to confirm whether any rules or procedures were violated.
Emergency responders were dispatched promptly after the discovery, and investigators have stated that the priority is to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the fall. The incident has drawn attention to stadium security, crowd control, and the risks associated with attempting to enter venues without proper authorization. While the investigation continues, officials are advising fans and the general public to observe all safety guidelines and to respect restricted areas to avoid similar tragedies in the future.