Naples – After the recent Vatican audience with Pope Francis (not Leo XIV, as erroneously reported in the original text), another "special" meeting touched some of the key figures in Napoli's Scudetto-winning campaign. Frank Anguissa, Leonardo Spinazzola, and Juan Jesus visited the ASD Petrarca soccer school in Naples, run by coach Rossano Vettosi, where their sons play.
Dozens of young footballers eagerly awaited the arrival of their idols, paying them a salute of honor as they entered the field. The three Italian champions then submitted themselves to the friendly and curious questions of the kids, before receiving three commemorative plaques as evidence of their presence.
An emotional moment: the children's shirts as gifts to the "Special Dads"
The most touching moment of the day came just before the final group photo with coach Vettosi and his collaborators Peppe Mollo, Antonio Vezza and Giannantonio Lubrano.
In an emotional role swap, the Italian champions received their children's shirts as gifts, complete with autographs and a special dedication to their "special dads". A gesture that moved the players, showing the most intimate and familiar side of the new Italian champions.
The initiative offered a unique opportunity for young athletes to meet their heroes up close and highlighted the deep bond between Napoli players and the city community, which lives in symbiosis with the team's successes.
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It was a very interesting event for the little footballers, it's not often that you get to see your idols up close. Napoli's footballers have always been available and this gesture of giving away the shirts is really nice.