Naples, also known as Napoli.
As the largest city in southern Italy, Naples covers 120 square kilometers and has a population of one million.
People had settled here as far back as 2,600 years ago.
(Naples, the largest city in southern Italy)
Its rich history, brilliant culture, wonderful art, delicious food, and, of course, football!
These elements formed the cultural foundations of Naples, found throughout the city's streets.
When talking about football here, one had to mention a cultural icon—Maradona!
The Hand of God, dribbling past five players, winning the World Cup...
As a world football king on par with Brazil's Pele, the Argentine king had left his own unique mark on history.
But for the people of Naples,
what drove them wild more than anything was Maradona leading them to the title!
Thirty years ago, Maradona transferred from Barcelona to Napoli in Serie A for a record-breaking $7.5 million.
Just three years later, he led the team to its first-ever Serie A title.
Maradona's arrival had brought the team an incredible transformation, turning Napoli from an obscure side into Serie A champions.
By 1989, Napoli had conquered all of European football, winning the first UEFA Cup in the club's history!
A year later, the southern club won the Serie A title again.
Without a doubt, in the hearts of every Neapolitan, Maradona was the god of this city!
For Inter Milan, the team felt no great pressure to win this Coppa Italia away match in Naples.
So the players were allowed to leave the hotel and explore.
This was the first time in Tang Long's life that he'd visited Naples.
Curious about the city, he took Berni along for a stroll through the streets.
Posters and slogans related to Maradona were everywhere, as ubiquitous as traffic signs throughout Naples.