From Juventus fan to Napoli fan, passing through a near heart attack in front of the TV: the passion for the Azzurri has also overwhelmed Gaetano Manfredi. The mayor of Naples is no longer hiding, and on the eve of the challenge that could deliver the Scudetto to the city, he talks about his rediscovered support.
"There are many conversions in life, this one is a conversion too. I'm truly rooting for Napoli ," he said with a smile, responding to those who asked him about his past Juventus sympathies. An emotional transformation that, he explains, is not only institutional but profoundly authentic: "I support Napoli because I'm the mayor, but also because I feel a real connection. I almost had a heart attack watching Inter-Lazio and Napoli-Parma at the same time; it was truly painful."
Manfredi will be at the Maradona Stadium on Sunday evening to experience firsthand what could become one of the most historic nights in Neapolitan football. And like a true fan, he's overcome by superstition, tension, and hope: "I'm experiencing firsthand what this wait means."




It's nice to see how even a mayor can change his ideas about football, but honestly I don't understand why he got so involved. The passion for Napoli is strong but it must remain professional.