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Napoli

Societa Sportiva Calcio Napoli, founded in 1926, is a prominent Italian football club based in Naples, competing in Serie A. Known for its passionate fanbase, Napoli plays at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

History

Formed through a merger of US Internazionale Napoli and Naples FBC, Napoli struggled initially but rose to prominence in the 1980s with Diego Maradona’s arrival.

Ownership

Since 2004, film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis has owned Napoli, rescuing it from bankruptcy and guiding it back to Serie A by 2007, restoring its competitive edge.

Greatest: Maradona

Diego Maradona (1984–1991) transformed Napoli, leading them to their first Serie A titles (1987, 1990) and becoming a cultural icon.

Titles: Napoli has won four Serie A titles (1987, 1990, 2023, 2025), six Coppa Italia, two Supercoppa Italiana, and the 1989 UEFA Cup.

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