The Cult of Calcio
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1 March 2024
Serie A Epic Seasons: 1986/87, Napoli and Maradona's Tale of Triumph
In the 1980s Serie A landscape dominated by giants like Juventus, Milan, and Inter, Napoli’s 1986-87 season stood out as a watershed moment. Then, in 1984, something unexpected happened. A little club from the south, Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, or just Napoli, made a bold move, signing a player who would change everything: Diego Armando Maradona.
Maradona was not just any player; he was a legend, a rockstar, a magician with the ball at his feet. His arrival in Naples was met with a mixture