NAPOLI: 5.000 FOR THE MIRACLE IN LONDON

 Close your eyes and try to imagine the impossible becoming possible. Try to imagine London with the sea instead of the Thames river. With the Maschio Angioino Castel in the place of Big Ben. Like in a fantasy movie. Like in a miracle. A miracle that could become real the 14 of March when  the second leg of the Champion’s league match between Chelsea and Naples will go on stage.  For that day in fact people from Naples are preparing  a biblical exodus. Nobody wants to miss the appointment with the history. Not only the history of a club but of a whole city: Naples. The first part of the miracle was realized thanks to the incredible success that Mazzarri’s boys obtained at San Paolo stadium against Chelsea. Now Napoli’s supporter are waiting for San Gennaro – Patron Saint of Naples – completing the job. Napoli’ supporters are faithful. They are ready to leave for London with an “azzurra” like the sky jersey and a holy picture of San Gennaro in their pocket. 5000 supporters are in these days  looking for a ticket for the glory. Despite having at their disposal just 2.700 tickets in West Stand they don’ t lose hope. Because the only thing that matters for Napoli supporters  is to meet together in Stamford Bridge stadium trying to transform it in a part of San Paolo. This will be their miracle. Already  4 special flights from Naples to London are prepared and it’s likely that there will be a 5th one.

All this to show how sometimes the passion for football is stronger than every economic  crisis and people are willing to save on everything else but not on football. In particular if a football match like this in London against the rich and powerful Chelsea  can give you an experience to talk about  for the rest of your days.  Napoli supporters seems to believe in a success at Stamford Bridge not only for the result of  the first leg but also because of the fact that Mazzarri’s boys sometimes play better away where they can use the breakaway. Cavani, Lavezzi and Hamsik are the most dangerous weapons. Three  elements that can make  the miracle possible.

 If Napolis supporters, after the match, opening their eyes see  the gulf of Naples in London, the Maschio Angioino in the place of Big Ben and the morning after they have breakfast with a sfogliatella (a typical sweet from Naples) and a cappuccino instead of the traditional English breakfast, it will not be a hallucination but the reality. It means that San Gennaro will have made a miracle.