[31] To secure football in the city, film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis refounded the club under the name Napoli Soccer,[32] as they were not allowed to use their old name. [10], Early into its existence, the Italian Football Championship was limited to just northern clubs, so southern clubs competed against sailors[6] or in cups such as Thomas Lipton's Lipton Challenge Cup. Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, commonly referred to as simply Napoli, the most successful football club in Southern Italy and among the major clubs in the Italian Serie A, has a long history, which spans from its foundation in 1905 as Naples Foot-Ball Club to the present day. It is not currently possible to upload image. Chairman. [14] Napoli came very close to winning the league in 1967–68, finishing just behind Milan in second place. "Yaya Tourè: "Al San Paolo mi tremavano le gambe, dopo l'inno capii in che guaio ci eravamo messi... 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Napoli Football.com. ET on ESPN+) offers Carlo Ancelotti & Co a lifeline. [4], "19th Moscow International Film Festival (1995)", "The history from 2004 to today - SSC Napoli", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aurelio_De_Laurentiis&oldid=1018926658, Wikipedia articles with PLWABN identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 April 2021, at 16:50. ADL has received praise for how he has run the club, as Napoli are one of the few clubs in the league that routinely turn a profit. [20] Napoli moved to their new home ground Stadio San Paolo in 1959. [54] The record for most goals in a single league season belongs to Gonzalo Higuaín, with 36 in the 2015–16 Serie A. Here is a chronological list of them from 1926 onwards:[51]. Napoli vs. Inter, the Nerazzurri's 10 best goals | VIDEO FC Internazionale - Official Site 11:09 16-Apr-21 Report: Gattuso leading race for Tottenham man, Spurs could suffer loss of more than £25m The Boot Room 10:18 16-Apr-21 A 1-1 draw with … Napoli is the fourth most supported football club in Italy with around 13% of Italian football fans supporting the club. [72] It also has a smaller friendship with the fans of Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv; Napoli gave birth to the name "Napoletani Ultras Plovdiv", which is how the friendship arose. Napoli owner: Koulibaly worth triple Maguire. Bayon. Get the latest Napoli news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report Since re-foundation in 2004, the clubs large numbers of supporter provided the main source of income, particularly through gate revenues and TV rights. [1], As the club changed their name to Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli on 25 June 1964[1] they began to rise up again, gaining promotion in 1964–65. [13] After a poor start, with a sole point in an entire championship,[14] Napoli was readmitted to Serie A's forerunner, the Divizione Nazionale, by the Italian Football Federation ("FIGC"), and began to improve thanks in part to Paraguayan-born Attila Sallustro, who was the first fully fledged hero to the fans. FC Napoli has its roots going back to 2003 with a small group of twenty players in a small gym in Worcester, Massachusetts. Texas Rangers v Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Mike Napoli (R) #25 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by Michael Young #10 after hitting a … After Napoli struggled in their opening matches of the season, their outspoken owner Aurelio De Laurentiis had decided enough was enough. [38] They finished the 2013–14 season by winning the 2014 Coppa Italia Final, their fifth title in the tournament, with a 3–1 win against Fiorentina,[39] as well as qualifying for the Champions League, but missed on playing at group stage as they lost to Athletic Bilbao in play-off round. [40] On 23 December 2017, Marek Hamsik overtook Diego Maradona as Napoli's all-time leading scorer after scoring his 115th goal. [1] After just one season in Serie B, they were promoted to the top division, along with fellow "sleeping giants" Genoa. FC Barcelona coach Quique Setien has spoken on a range of topics ahead of his side’s Champions League last 16 clash with Napoli at the Camp Nou on Saturday. By attendance, Napoli have the fourth largest fanbase in Italy,[3] and were ranked as the fifth highest-earning football club in Serie A, with $182 million in revenue during the 2017–18 season. However, by 1983, they had slipped dramatically and were involved in relegation battles. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Napoli then saw increased success in the 1980s, after the club acquired Diego Maradona. [55], The biggest ever victory recorded by Napoli was 8–1 against Pro Patria, in the 1955–56 season of Serie A. Klopp met Napoli boss Ancelotti at a coaches forum in Geneva two weeks ago, and revealed the rival manager is confident his team will be ready for Anfield. In order, the last players to wear number 10 were Fausto Pizzi (1995–1996), Beto (in 1996–1997), Igor Protti in 1997–1998 was the last player to play and score a goal with the number 10 shirt in Serie A and Claudio Bellucci in 1998–1999 and 1999–2000 in Serie B. Karl Corneliusson wore the number 10 shirt in 2004–2005 in Serie C. In Serie C the starting players had to wear shirts with the number 1-11, However, for regulatory reasons, the number was reissued on blue shirts 2004 to 2006 Serie C1, a tournament where there is the old numbering from 1 to 11. Napoli are looking to emulate their Champions League home win against Liverpool in 2018, when the two sides meet this Tuesday. As the club became more established they started to play other premier soccer clubs; by 2003 they had more than sixty players. [14] Napoli's heaviest championship defeat came during the 1927–28 season when eventual champions Torino beat them 11–0. During this period, Napoli won their sole league titles, in 1987 and 1990. The Answer Is in the Cup". – Periodo 1904–1926 – La Preistoria", "A short history of Napoli's roots: The Spark of Life", "Il primo, e ancora indimenticato idolo, dei tifosi partenope", "Storia del Napoli: Gli anni venti e trenta", "Coppa Italia champions – Names and Numbers; soccer", "De Laurentiis: "Il mio Napoli tra le grandi, "Juve, addio alla Champions. [44] On 14 June 2020, Dries Mertens became Napoli's all-time top scorer after scoring his 122nd goal in a Coppa Italia semifinal match against Inter. [3] Like other top clubs in the country, Napoli's fanbase goes beyond the Italian border; in 2018 the society announced that the team had over 35 million supporters worldwide and 120 million people who liked to watch Napoli matches. [16], Napoli entered the Serie A era under the management of William Garbutt. This crest can be traced back to Internazionale Napoli, which used a similar design on their shirts. [50], Napoli has had many managers and trainers, some seasons they have had co-managers running the team. Since 1959, the club has played their home games at Stadio San Paolo, and have traditionally worn sky blue shirts and white shorts. In 1995, he was a member of the jury at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival.[2]. In 1974–75, they reached the third round knocking out Porto 2–0 en route. [71], Napoli have a famous and long-standing friendship with the fans of Genoa. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis … I did play some important matches in my career, but when I heard that cry for the first time my legs were shaking! [18], The trend of Napoli performing well in the league continued into the 1970s, with third place spots in 1970–71 and 1973–74. [29], Though the club finished fourth during the 1991–92 season,[14] Napoli gradually went into decline after that season, both financially and on the field. In the following season, Napoli finished in 3rd place on 86 points and were knocked out of the Champions League round of 16 against Real Madrid. [1] However, this was surrounded by less auspicious circumstances as Napoli were awarded two points for a game, when in Bergamo, an Atalanta fan threw a 100 lira coin at Alemão's head. When play continued, Napoli earned the right to compete in Serie A,[14] but were relegated after two seasons for a bribery scandal. Napoli records and statistics, third-highest football transfer of all-time, "La storia del Calcio Napoli sino ai giorni nostri", "Il tifo calcistico in Italia – Settembre 2012", "Storia Del Club, by Pietro Gentile and Valerio Rossano", "Dal Naples Football Club all'Internaples", "I Primi 60 Anni: Dalla Nascita Aalla Coppa Lipton", "La Storia. He also holds the record for league appearances with 408 over the course of 12 years from 2007 to 2019. And Gli Azzurri owner Aurelio De Laurentiis … [14], On 26 July 2016, Gonzalo Higuaín became the third-highest football transfer of all-time and highest ever transfer for an Italian club[56] when he signed for €90 million to Juventus. However, after the final, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) forced Maradona to take a doping test, which he failed testing positive for cocaine; both Maradona and Napoli staff later claimed it was a revenge plot for events at the World Cup. [3] Napoli spent the 2010s competing at the top of the table and in European football. SSC NAPOLI via Getty Images, It seems that the impact of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic that so heavily disrupted the last season of Serie A - Italy’s top-flight soccer league - is far from over. They finished the 2014–15 season in fifth, with Benitez then signing for Real Madrid and being replaced by Maurizio Sarri. No staff member exists for this type. Under the management of former player Bruno Pesaola, they won the Coppa delle Alpi[1] and were back among the elite in Serie A, with consistent top-five finishes. By now you know the story. The 1986–87 season was the landmark in Napoli's history; they won the double, securing the Serie A title by three points and then beating Atalanta 4–0 to lift the Coppa Italia. Visit ESPN to view Napoli squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive. [59] Originally, while using the name Naples FBC, the colours of the club implemented two shades of blue. [34] In 2010, under manager Walter Mazzarri, Napoli finished in sixth place to qualify for a 2010–11 UEFA Europa League spot. CARLO ANCELOTTI could leave Napoli after players rebelled against their president with a massive fallout prompting legal action by the club. In the cup competed between Naples and Palermo FBC Naples won three finals. It was the only time I remained on the pitch after losing a match, just to enjoy the show. By 2010 the equity was at €25,107,223 and Napoli achieved self-sustainability. [14] Even into the earliest two seasons of the 1980s, the club were performing respectably with a third-place finish in 1980–81. [57], On 31 July 2020, Napoli confirmed the signing of Victor Osimhen from Lille for a transfer fee of €70 million, making him Napoli's most expensive signing.[58]. [23] The club won their second Coppa Italia trophy in 1975–76, eliminating Milan and Fiorentina en route, before beating rivals Hellas Verona 4–0 in the final. [33] The following season, they secured promotion to Serie B and De Laurentiis brought back the club's history, restoring its name to Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli in May 2006. SSC Napoli. [14] Under the coaching of former player Luís Vinício, this gained them entry into the early UEFA Cup competitions. They moved from the Stadio Giorgio Ascarelli to the Stadio Arturo Collana and remained in Serie B until after the war. Napoli is the fourth most supported football club in Italy with around 13% of Italian football fans supporting the club. [1] In the Italian league, Napoli were still very much a consistent top six side for much of the late 1970s. In Sarri's first season in charge in the 2015–16 season, Napoli finished in 2nd place on 82 points and were knocked out of the Europa League round of 32 against Villarreal. Well, it was there that I realized that for those people this is not just a team, it is a visceral love, like the one between a mother and a son! [30] Napoli's league form had dropped lower, and relegation to Serie B came at the end of 1997–98 when they won only two matches all season. As Naples is a coastal city, the colours of the club have always been derived from the blue waters of the Gulf of Naples. The Napoli owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, also offered words of support for Ancelotti. Want to buy official Napoli merchandise? In the 2017–18 season, Napoli challenged for the title for the entire season, and finished with a club record of 91 points. Website. However, in the European Cup, they were eliminated in the second round. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told ESPN FC that defender Kalidou Koulibaly should be valued at £250 million compared to Harry Maguire. [18], After defeating Southampton 4–1 on aggregate to lift the Anglo-Italian League Cup,[22] Napoli were entered into the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup for 1976–77, where they reached the semi-finals, losing 2–1 on aggregate to Anderlecht. Naples has always been marginalised by the rest of Italy. In the second last season before bankruptcy, the club was partially saved by the non-standard accounting practice of amortization after Silvio Berlusconi, owner of Milan and prime minister of Italy, introduced Italian Law 91/1981, Article 18B.[78]. [63], Napoli's club badge features a large "N" placed within a circle. Yet when I set foot on that pitch I felt something magical, different. Napoli fans are furious with the players, Carlo Ancelotti and the club's owner The squad refused to attend a training camp ordered by Aurelio De Laurentiis The … The A's captured their first division crown in six years with another improbable rally in a season full of them, coming back once more to stun the Rangers 12-5 on Wednesday. As regards exclusively the championship, however, the honour goes to the Argentine footballer Roberto Sosa, the distinction of being the last to wear the 10 at the San Paolo and at the same time to score in the match against Frosinone on 30 April 2006. Despite erratic league form with highs and lows during this period, including a further relegation and promotion, Napoli had some cup success when they beat SPAL to lift the Coppa Italia in 1962, with goals from Gianni Corelli and Pierluigi Ronzon. The club have won two league titles, six Coppa Italia titles, two Supercoppa Italiana titles, and one UEFA Cup.[1][2]. 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