First Southern Italian Club to Win Serie A

Lore & Background

Napoli won their first Serie A title in 1987, 58 years after the league began in 1929. The club's first major trophy was the 1962 Coppa Italia. Under Diego Maradona, Napoli won their first two league titles in 1987 and 1990, along with the 1987 Coppa Italia, 1990 Supercoppa Italiana, and 1989 UEFA Cup.

In Their Own Story

The air inside the San Paolo was thick with humidity and the scent of burning flares. It wasn't just noise; it was a physical force pressing against the players' chests. As the final whistle blew against Verona, the realization didn't hit immediately—it washed over slowly, like a tide reclaiming the shore. A young boy in the stands dropped his scarf, tears cutting through the grime on his face. He looked at the blue jersey, then at the sea of blue surrounding him, and whispered what everyone was thinking: 'We are not just from the South anymore.'

Reader's Guide

Napoli traditionally wear sky blue shirts, white shorts, and sky blue socks at home. Their home ground is Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (formerly Stadio San Paolo). The club's anthem is 'Napoli' by Nino D'Angelo.

Did You Know?

• Napoli's first Serie A title came in 1987, 58 years after the league's founding in 1929.
• In the 1986–87 Serie A season, Napoli's goal difference was +21 (41 goals for, 20 against).