Boca 1981: Maradona, Mayhem, and a Title for the Bombonera

Before Diego Maradona was a god in Naples, before the Hand of God, before he tore through World Cups like a man possessed—he was just a kid from Villa Fiorito trying to make it big. And in 1981, he...

The Green Dream: Saint-Étienne’s Glorious (and Heartbreaking) 1976 European Adventure

If you’re a football fan and over a certain age, the name Saint-Étienne doesn’t just mean a football club—it’s a feeling. It’s nostalgia, heartbreak, pride, and a little bit of what if...? all roll...

When Napoli Ruled Italy: The 1987 Scudetto and the Magic of Maradona

Let’s rewind the clock to the mid-80s. Italy is the beating heart of world football, Serie A is stacked with talent, and down in the chaotic, passionate city of Naples, something extraordinary is b...