A passion that turns one century old: SSC Napoli's 100th anniversary

The Società Sportiva Calcio Napoli, the only professional football club representing the city of Naples, marks its centenary this year. The club was officially founded on August 1, 1926, a date historically associated in local lore with a rainy day that signaled the beginning of the organization's long-standing presence in Italian sports.

The club serves as a central pillar of identity for Naples, a metropolitan area that, including its surrounding suburbs, is home to nearly 3 million people. Over the past century, the team has evolved from its origins into a significant cultural institution, reflecting the deep-rooted passion of the city's inhabitants for their professional football representative.