Napoli, 99 years of Azzurri passion: “1 August 1926!!! 99% loading” | OneFootball

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·1 August 2025

Napoli, 99 years of Azzurri passion: “1 August 1926!!! 99% loading”

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The banner from the Curves, the city in celebration, and the tribute to history: the countdown to the Centenary begins

Napoli, 99 years of Azzurri passion: “August 1, 1926!!! 99% loading”

Napoli turns 99 years old. Not just any birthday, but the start of the countdown to the century mark for one of the most iconic clubs in Italian football. Overnight, outside the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, a banner signed by the Curves lit up the soul of the fans: “August 1, 1926!!! 99% loading.” A simple phrase, but full of meaning: a tribute to the past and a vibrant anticipation for the future.


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August 1, 1926: the origin of a love It was August 1, 1926, when, thanks to the intuition and passion of Giorgio Ascarelli, a Neapolitan entrepreneur and the club’s first president, Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli was officially born. The club originated from the transformation of Internaples, which itself was born in 1922 from the merger between Naples Foot-Ball Club and Unione Sportiva Internazionale Napoli.

The first impact in the top division (1926-27 season) was not easy, but as the years went by, Napoli began to build its identity, its strength, and an unbreakable bond with the city.

The golden era: the arrival of Maradona The highest point in Azzurri history came in the 1980s, with the arrival of Diego Armando Maradona. With the Pibe de Oro on the pitch, Napoli won two Scudetti (1987 and 1990), a Coppa Italia, a UEFA Cup, and an Italian Super Cup. Not just trophies, but a cultural and sporting revolution that delivered the team into legend.

The post-bankruptcy rebirth and the De Laurentiis era In 2004, after bankruptcy, the club restarted from Serie C under the leadership of Aurelio De Laurentiis. The return to Serie A came in 2007-08, and from there began a new era, marked by stability, growth, and success.

With ADL at the helm, Napoli has won:

2 Scudetti (2023 and 2025)

3 Coppa Italia

1 Italian Super Cup

The 2023 Scudetto, which arrived 33 years after the previous one, was celebrated as a collective liberation. The 2025 title, the result of continuity and a solid team, confirmed Napoli as one of the strongest forces in Italian football.

Towards the Centenary: 99% loading The message from the Curves is clear: “99% loading” is an emotional call to the 100th anniversary to be celebrated on August 1, 2026. A symbolic date, awaited by generations. Initiatives, events, celebrations, and – who knows – new dreams on the pitch will accompany the fans toward this historic occasion.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.

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