WHY Napoli made us believe in football again | From bankruptcy to Serie A winners

Napoli are finally back on top of the Italian football pyramid - Serie A champions 2023! S.S.C. Napoli means everything to the city of Naples and years of financial stability and long-term planning from owner Aurelio De Laurentiis have made that incredible success possible. After the golden years of Diego Maradona in the 1980s, Napoli entered a dark period which eventually saw them bankrupt and relegated to the third division. How did they make it back to the top? This is the REAL Napoli story!

Can they maintain their position and herald a golden era? Can Napoli outclass the likes of Juventus and Milan for years to come? Tell us what you think in the comments...

Author: Sebastian Saam
Camera: Gennaro Apuzzo
Field Producer: Luca Palamara
Edit: Vincent Chmiel

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