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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.

Serie A Epic Seasons: 1986/87, Napoli and Maradona’s Tale of Triumph

March 1, 2024 Nargiz Mammadzada Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

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, Napoli, made a bold move, signing a player who would change everything: Diego Armando Maradona.

Multiple teams eyed Giovanni Simeone during the summer, but he was determined to join Napoli, and his wish eventually came true.

Napoli Newcomer Talks Transfer Choice and Maradona Aura

October 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Multiple teams eyed Giovanni Simeone during the summer, but he was determined to join Napoli, and his wish eventually came true. El Cholito explained his reasoning behind the move: “I just felt I had to come here, besides the grandeur of Diego Armando Maradona and how competitive this club is."

Napoli celebrated Diego Armando Maradona by putting his face on some special kits last season, but they will no longer be able to do that.

Napoli Denied Further Utilizations of Maradona Face

September 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Napoli celebrated Diego Armando Maradona by putting his face on some special kits last season, but they will no longer be able to do that. A judge rule in favor of the late footballer’s heirs in a lawsuit against local entrepreneur Stefano Ceci, from home the Azzurri had purchased the image rights.

Tragedy continues to plague the Maradona family. A year after the death of Diego Armando, his brother Hugo passed away at 52 due to a cardiac arrest.

Hugo Maradona, Brother of Diego Armando, Passes Away at 52

December 28, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Tragedy continues to plague the Maradona family. Just over a year after the death of Diego Armando, his brother Hugo passed away at 52 due to a cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning. He resided in Monte di Procida, a small town near Naples.

Napoli Reveal First of Two Diego Armando Maradona Statues

November 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

A year after his passing, Napoli have unveiled the first statue of Diego Armando Maradona. The sculpture has been temporarily exposed near the stadium Thursday. A second one inside the locker room will make his debut in Sunday's game versus Lazio.

Napoli Stunningly Snubbed for Diego Armando Maradona Memorial

October 25, 2021 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli have not been selected to take part in a prestigious friendly to celebrate Diego Armando Maradona a year after his passing. Barcelona and Boca Juniors will square off on December 14th. Boca Juniors and Barcelona will instead square off in Riyadh in mid-December.

FIFA Okays Maradona Memorial Between Italy and Argentina in Naples

July 14, 2021 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Euro 2020, Italy, Napoli

Italy winning the Euro and Argentina triumphing in Copa America have put in motion the idea of a match to commemorate Diego Armando Maradona. FIFA has given their greenlight, and UEFA and CONMENBOL are working on the logistics. The game would take place either next December or in January 2022 in Naples, in the stadium named after him.

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