Napoli, a southern Italian football club, is set to secure their first Serie A title since Diego Maradona led the team to victory over 30 years ago.
Fans are already celebrating, adorning the city with sky blue and white streamers, flags bearing Napoli players’ faces, and banners announcing the championship yet to come: Campioni d’Italia, Italy’s Champions.
Napoli needs only a few more points to win the coveted title, which has been won almost exclusively by northern teams since Napoli’s victory in 1990.
The team’s current lineup, led by Tuscan head coach Luciano Spalletti, has been consistent and strong throughout the season, with new players Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gaining popularity.
However, Maradona, who is still revered by Neapolitans, is a symbol of hope and inspiration for the city, and his legacy is a significant part of Napoli’s identity.
Winning the title this year would be a moment of vindication for the team and the city, proving that their potential is not tied solely to the memory of Maradona.