In case you missed it, on Sunday night England lost a game of football to Italy. The match was in Wembley, and the result so tight there was barely room to breathe.
We watched the game on television, and then, gathering our senses for Monday, we drove north, across the M25, and into the centre of London.
We had no idea what to expect. This is what we saw.
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A look back (first published 28 April 2015): this was such a memorable night out. If you’re in Naples and you’ve never been to watch Napoli play in the Stadio San Paolo don’t hesitate, especially if there’s a big game. The city’s heart beats loudest here.
Supporters in the Stadio San Paolo
Last Thursday evening crowds and cars streamed in one direction through Naples – towards the Stadio San Paolo.
Vfl Wolfsburg were in town and SCC Napoli had to hold its nerve.
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A look back (first published 23 December 2014): since this post was written Gonzalo Higuaín has deserted Napoli and gone to play for Juventus.
Napoli’s San Paolo Stadium – home of football passion
“Arsenal?”
Luigi’s eyes darkened.
“Arsenal?” we stared at our son.
Luigi’s eyes flashed.
“Arsenal,” the son repeated with a grin. What was he thinking? Panic seized me – this was Napoli.
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