More than Maradona

The Birth, Death and Rebirth of SSC Napoli
This first English-language history of one of Italy's most popular teams appeals to both supporters and newcomers alike, revealing the reasons so many are smitten with SSC Napoli, even before they won their third title.

SSC Napoli's history is packed with fascinating figures. More than Mardona highlights this cast of characters, spotlights the side's most intriguing years, and ties both back to the history and culture of Naples, a rare one-club town.

This first English-language history of one of Italy's most popular teams appeals to both supporters and newcomers alike, revealing the reasons so many are smitten with SSC Napoli, even before they won their third title.

Diego Maradona spent less than seven seasons with Napoli, but during that time the Italian club soared to its greatest heights, winning the Serie A title twice and the Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italia, and UEFA Cup once.

Until very recently, for most soccer lovers, the Partenopei story begins and ends with Maradona. Yet Napoli's history is packed with fascinating figures, from owners to players to the legend-turned-sport-director who brought in the beloved deity.

More than Maradona highlights this cast of characters, spotlights the side's most intriguing years, and ties both back to the history and culture of Naples, a rare one-club town. Primarily written prior to the 2023 scudetto, the book concludes with an ecstatic finale covering the season in which Napoli dominated Serie A.

Contributor: Marcus Marritt (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Marcus Marritt

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