Since then, every goal, every celebration, and every sky-blue flag bear the eternal mark of his genius. Maradona was not just a great footballer: he was the soul, the pride, and the essence that brought glory to Napoli. Italy's Napoli posted an emotional message for Diego Armando Maradona's 65th birthday. 'Happy Birthday Diego,' stated the official Napoli account in the description of its post on X. The social media message was accompanied by a '10' emoji. During his distinguished tenure on the Old Continent, the 'Ten' played 258 matches, scored 115 goals, and provided 76 assists. 'Pelusa' not only transformed Napoli's history: he made it immortal with his magic. To top it off, he won the individual award for top scorer in Serie A for the 1987/1988 season with 15 goals; in the same season, he was the top scorer in the Coppa Italia with 8 goals; and in 1986, he won the award for Best Footballer of the Year. As for collective titles, Maradona was part of the Napoli squad that won the 1986/1987 Coppa Italia, was twice champion of the Italian championship in the 1986/1987 and 1989/1990 seasons, and won the 1990/1991 Supercoppa Italiana. With his incomparable talent and rebellious spirit, he turned a humble team into a world football legend and carried the dream of a people to the heavens. He arrived in southern Italy to ignite a flame that, decades later, continues to illuminate the heart of Naples.
