It is 15.00pm on Sunday afternoon and tipping 34 degrees as I step out of the railway station, but more than the heat it’s the visual impact that overwhelms...
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Tales from the Peninsula: How Naples worships Diego Maradona
Every club has their hero, whether they are competing in non-league divisions or the Champions League, but Napoli’s relationship with their hero is different. In fact, to many Neapolitans,...
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The 10 most controversial transfers in Serie A history
In a transfer window brimming with narratives, Leonardo Bonucci’s move to AC Milan is undoubtedly Serie A’s biggest story. His decision to swap Turin for Milan has rocked Italian...
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The bank of Napoli: Hasse Jeppson
Italian clubs have broken the world record for transfer fees 18 times in the modern era, more than those of any other country. During Serie A’s golden years between...
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Are you not entertained? Celebrating the magnificence of Dries Mertens
Though he may not be on the stage when the 2017 Ballon d’Or winner is announced – the usual suspects, with the possible addition of Gigi Buffon, will, doubtless,...
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Goal O’ The Times: Gabriel Batistuta vs. Napoli (1996)
“Batistutaaaaa!” yelled the great Peter Brackley seemingly every other Sunday afternoon. It was one of the most striking visuals in any sport of the 1990s, the Argentine front man...
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The challengers to Juventus’ dominance: Is Serie A on the brink of a renaissance?
To the majority of supporters, Italian football is known to be nothing more than a fallen giant. It is known as the sad, fading image of what was once...
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Magical Marek Hamsik: Napoli’s comic book hero
Bologna’s Twitter account raised the social media equivalent of the white flag when they hosted Napoli last weekend. ‘Enough of that,’ ‘You can take him off now’, they...
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Edinson Cavani: The fire in Napoli’s renaissance
It was the end of 2009/10 Serie A season and opinions were divided regarding the success of Napoli’s campaign. At the season’s inception, great optimism had surrounded the San...
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Napoli: The Alternative Club Guide
Stadium: San Paolo, capacity 60,240 The San Paolo is another one of Italy’s great stadiums that is shrouded in nostalgia and drama. It has seen the highs and lows of...
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