A visit to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli 5 Juventus 1

Reflections on my visit to Napoli. Unforgettable visit flying out to Napoli on the 13th January with son Stephen and grandson Jack. 13 maybe unlucky in England but its decidedly good luck in Italy as events were to prove.
We caught the metro to Pozzuoli where cousin Alessia's partner was waiting to walk us to nearby house of another cousin, Cristina. What a welcome with the most amazing dinner, and good to see the rest of the family , husband Gennaro and daughters Angela and Giada.
We were incredibly tired but at times like these adrenalin keeps you going. We took a short walk to B&B Flavio our accommodation, a family business managed by Cristina. We were all gobsmacked how good it was, every need catered for. She should be very proud of such a well organised enterprise.
A hour or 2 shut eye, then a few stops on the Metro to Campi Flegrei and the short walk to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Hours before the kick of crowds are gathering, people eating, drinking, street hawkers selling their wares. A new experience for Jack. Neapolitans are warm and loud and where football is concerned they don't hide their emotions.
The atmosphere in the stadium builds up close to kick off and Jack was to remark his ears hurt. You won't get any stadium in England to match the noise in this cauldron.
An expected tight match turned into a rout for Juve Merde with a 5-1 scoreline with Osimhen and Napoli's George Best, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia running the normally reliable Juventus defence ragged....they were literally terrified. The architect of the team is a journeyman footballer called Lobotka who I'd never heard of.....so reminds me of Alan Ball in his prime.
After the game it was a dash to the station to catch the last Metro home, whereupon we gorged on some real pizza.
Saturday was our only chance to show Jack Naples, and as the boy is always hungry we were immediately looking for food. We went down Spaccanapoli only to discover about 30 people in a Q outside Sorbillo's, so we ambled back to the Pignasecca only to discover Q's outside D'Attilio and also Pizza 22. Stephen spotted a Pizzeria in a backstreet in the Spanish Quarters, so we gave it a go.....is it even possible to get a bad pizza in Naples??? I think not.
We wandered round a little aimlessly because it is senseless to try and see Naples in a day. Then its back to Pozzuoli and another mini sleep for an hour or two then out to dinner with Cristina and family and Enza (cousin) and husband Filipo. It was seafood alnight, delicious and fresh. I was able to thank Filipo for getting us tickets to the match as they are like gold dust on such a big match.
Now it's Sunday morning 8.45am and Gennaro runs us to the airport....it's good byes and sad to leave. A quick observation...on arrival we were on the Alibus travelling airport to Piazza Garribaldi and Jack said "what a dump".......and I said to him "but it's our dump". How things change in a couple of days....Jack was asking his Dad "when can we come back". It reminds of a Neapolitan fabl, which I think my mate Federico Di Marino told me ....." you cry when you come to Napoli.....and you cry when you leave Napoli"..... Jack gets it now!!!!!
On reflection I think we tried to pack too much in, 48 hours is way too short, but Jack is still at school so it had to be brief. I really hope he goes again as he now realises there is some Italian blood in his veins. Below is a vid with a few moments from our visit.....sadly because of fatigue I too often forgot to get my camera out. It was so good to be back after health scares and also the pandemic I plucked up courage to fly again.

[@giarco76]

seeing Jack rejoice and sing after immediately learning a few lines was touching. Naples and the Neapolitans have a heart 💙 huge full of love, those lucky enough to experience it immediately empathize and rejoice in happiness. Congratulations to Jack and especially his father and family for having given the boy a similar experience. Surely he will always carry it in his heart. Naples has adopted another son, from now on he will be JACK the NEAPOLITAN!! A big hug from MY, now OURS, WONDERFUL NAPLES! BIG JACK see you again soon.

[@pete1201]

Beautifully articulated, thank you

[@essebi80]

You are always welcome here! Great video and thank you to support Napoli! Forza Napoli sempre!

[@DonDiNapoli]

And still there's support with scarves from Napoli Fans Club London!! Sei Grande Pete

[@rvdvo]

Beautiful video. I also visited the game and the city on january 13th with my brother, his son and a friend. One-off experience!!!!!! Many thanks to the wonderful people of Naples. Greetings from the Netherlands. Forza Napoli💙💙💙

[@blues81]

Ciao Ruud, you're welcome!!! 💙😘

[@pakyexpo4543]

The "Amazing Noise" says: "I will be with you, But you must don't give up We've got a dream in our heart Napoli Champion again"

[@ludvigkarlsson2218]

Beautiful! Whats the chant called in napolitan?

[@pakyexpo4543]

@@ludvigkarlsson2218 Just search : "Coro napoli - Sarò con te"

[@pietrod.8519]

Chant = coro Sarò con te E tu non devi mollare Abbiamo un sogno nel cuore Napoli torna campione

[@paoloramagini7099]

È così che i ragazzi devono vivere il calcio. Con passione e realtà! Non potevano scegliere giornata migliore. W il calcio, w Napoli e perchè no ... w la nostra Italia: criticata da molti ma invidiata da tutti 💚🤍❤

[@cirogigi723]

La nostra Italia? Ma chi e' sape...

[@paoloramagini7099]

@@cirogigi723 chi e sape... (Dialetto?) Il napoletano un po lo capisco ma alcune cose mi sfuggono

[@Cocash1]

@@paoloramagini7099 odio l’Italia. Sono Napoletano e basta.

[@paoloramagini7099]

@@Cocash1 ma dai, essere napoletano non vuol dire necessariamente odiare l'Italia. L'Italia senza Napoli sarebbe un paese triste. Lascia stare la parola odio in questo periodo ce ne pure troppo in giro. Comunque io se t'interessa sono toscano e non odio nessuno: visigoti compresi 😗👋

[@cirogigi723]

Non ho detto odio l'Italia , ci sono tantissimi Italiani che sono della Gente meravigliosa ( come in ogni angolo del Globo ), solo che non appartengo, fortunatamente, a questo insulso paese.

[@fedegranata5913]

Ma la tenerezza di questo video? Sono un tifoso granata, ma quando vedo queste cose mi sciolgo. Soprattutto se penso a come mi sono sentito le poche volte che ho avuto l'onore di assistere ad una partita in Inghilterra, in famiglia come voi, tutti appassionati di calcio inglese. Avete visto una partita storica, di una squadra bella come poche negli ultimi 20 anni che ha distrutto le merde bianconere. Love you all! ❤

[@pete1201]

Beautiful sentiments, thank you for marvellous comment

[@andreab1926_]

You are welcome in Naples. Great video! Forza Napoli Sempre

[@m.c1230]

Wow grande Pete welcome back to Napoli !

[@salvatorefranzese4341]

Queste emozioni li ho vissuto in curva a anello inferiore

[@cr3sh369]

amazing #forzanapolisempre

[@antoniettapedataBOLANGIRL]

Thanks very much Pete to share it!!! Napoli vi abbraccia🥲💙

[@ThirdEye...]

We Missed you Pete, Welcome Back ! You’ll be always at home with us at Napoli !

[@smilzo1975]

NAPOLI true love. Thanks i love you💙💙💙💙💙

[@jacques.cousteau]

Thank you for coming Pete! Hope you enjoyed your stay 😄

[@GiDelGaChannel1]

OMG! Your channel is full of historical videos of Ssc Napoli. Congratulations, you are a true historical fan!!👏👏

[@fvckwdario9826]

In Naples we cry twice: the first when you arrive, the second when you leave.

[@francescoa932]

Ma basta con sta stronzata! Si piange solo quando si va via! Quando si arriva si è contenti!

[@marcellodruella263]

Spettacolo senza fine

[@Genkoprime]

Pete non vedevo un tuo video da anni, benvenuto.

[@Freeqahh]

I always watched your videos back in the days ! Really happy you came in Napoli with some young family members: traditions must go on! Forza Napoli 💙💙💙

[@salvamorevoyager4953]

I Hope really that US enjoy the football team and the city...👏👏👏

[@francescofrascione7609]

You re welcome! Thanks for the video e sempre forza napoli!💥❤️

[@antoniostuppia900]

Forza napoli sempre, you are Always welcome in Napoli

[@alfonsodisomma5429]

E un vero piacere rivedere un Suo video. Un saluto.

[@michelesevero123]

Fantastic glad you guys enjoyed the game in napoli great video 👏👏👏

[@manuelbove502]

happy u enjoyed the stay pete napoli is so beatifull hope u can come back with jack to see all of it

[@LGB67]

Hope you enjoyed your journey to Naples Hope one day I can do the same and visit the city where I was borned and grew up

[@lucioerrico8027]

Beautiful video!!! Very very nice , forza Napoli and a big kiss for you

[@marioyoutube3164]

Cinque babà dolcissimi is a great way to say it, awesome video

[@alespiro_]

Great photos of the beautiful Naples! What a game you were so lucky!!!

[@krustyc7057]

You are always welcome....Naples Is your home....

[@alessandropalumbo4923]

Thanks for your visit! Come back soon! ✌🏻

[@PietroAmodioGuitar]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing Pete!

[@brunodinapoli6350]

Bravi padre e figlio

[@robertosantorelli6240]

Great video, Forza Napoli!

[@stefanogranata1818]

I hope you enjoyed it, Naples always welcomes you with open arms

[@antoniocampolattano3487]

Ti voglio bene frà...

[@paciliopress5977]

thank you

[@marknavigatr]

Memorabile. 🖐🏽-☝🏽🤫sshhh

[@gerardtanitosway7560]

" Un Giorno all' Improvviso " Suddenly one day.. I fell in love with you My heart was beating fast Don't ask me why... Time has passed by since then And we are still here.. And Today just like then I defend my city Ale Ale Ale.. "Figli del Vesuvio" ( on the notes of magic Argentinian chant : Brasil decime que se siente..) So long has gone.. We'll never leave you We are the Sons of the Vesuvius That one day could explode.. All my life together with you On Sundays at 3 pm I just can't do it without you.. When death shall reach me I will still looking at you from Heaven So many chants I will ask at my funeral...

[@asparkoflife85]

I was there as well, you did an amazing job capturing the atmosphere!

[@DakDario]

You’re Welcome buddy!

[@alberonemagico2705]

You will ALWAYS be welcome here in Naples. It doesen't matter if you were born and raised elsewhere, if you understand and like our traditions, our food, our people, our Football, you and your family will always be Napoletani.

[@pete1201]

We love the place❤

[@todayweplaymali]

FORZA NAPOLI

[@gennarocore3108]

Siete bellissimi FNS 💙💙

[@antoniofico4557]

Forza Napoli Sempre 💙🤍 We glad you came here! You carry luck with you and we’re hoping to have you for other games

[@giannicastellano6276]

Hope you enjoyed it Pete you and your family are always welcome in the city of naples 💙

[@pete1201]

Loved every minute we were there. Thank you Gianni

[@pacoxxi3302]

Welcome back Pete but where is ian? it hasn't been seen for a while

[@pete1201]

We seem to have lost touch I’m afraid

[@giorgiomatera3395]

Good experience for this young lad. I suggest to push him to learn italian so he will be able to join to curva B ultras and sing with them!

[@winningeleven001]

Jack uno di noi ❤️

[@pete1201]

Jack loved your comment ❤

[@xx-qj8lp]

Ogni partita incontro stranieri in visita allo stadio

[@scarpetta9805]

Ciao Pete. Un abbraccio. 💙

[@ginoserino9162]

💪💙💙👌👍👋

[@aureliosagarese9670]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@eomer70]

💙

[@mauroamylee420]

#ForzaNapoliSempre

[@nico_defi]

💙💙💙

[@MZX77X]

🌋🌋💙💙💙😍😊

[@anproduction6470]

"Cinque baba"

[@sandroh7573]

How were you able to get tickets for the fixture while overseas?

[@pete1201]

Luckily I have family in Napoli

[@sandroh7573]

@@pete1201 how early would I have to buy tickets for a game in may? I have a friend there already, just need to let him know when

[@pete1201]

@@sandroh7573 often tickets are on sale 7-10 days before the game. Your friend will need to take in a photocopy of your passport when purchasing the ticket. I have on occasion purchased my own tickets the day before the game when I’m sure the match will not be sold out. It is rare for the stadium to sell out , but this game was first against second so contributed to a sellout situation

[@francescogaleotalanza10]

SFN 💙

[@robertorea2515]

Can i ask, which is the best sector to go for atmosphere, curva a or b? Thank you

[@pete1201]

Curva B is the traditional Curva, very atmospheric but also friendly, both curvas make equal noise.

[@robertorea2515]

@@pete1201 thank u appreciate the reply

[@azzurronaples1984]

Peye1202 you are Napoli fan?

[@pete1201]

💙FNS

[@pete1201]

Most definitely ❤

[@ginofastidio5898]

Naples is your home, jack come back anytime you want

[@robertorea2515]

Hi @pete1201 may i ask what is the best way to get tickets for the napoli vs frankfurt game in march, thank you

[@pete1201]

I was lucky enough to have somebody local get it for me.

[@robertorea2515]

@@pete1201 lucky man, i sorted tickets in curva b inferiore, im curious what the security is like, is there many stewards etc? I was hoping too climb the gate into the superiore stand which i have done before, but i have heard it is much more strict now a days. What do you think?

[@AlfiDin67]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@tomanetopotomane1953]

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