A special guest steals the show at Amalfi’s Napoli centenary celebration as the town erupts in fireworks and unites fans across generations – FOTO
The highlight of the Centenario Napoli celebration in Amalfi arrived when six‑year‑old Francesco, the boy who survived a sudden illness in May 2025, was presented with the official centenary jersey, a moment captured in the accompanying FOTO and cheered by the gathered crowd.
The festivities, promoted on Google Discover under the tags Fonti preferite and Stampa A&minus A+, featured a massive Festa with fireworks, banners and music echoing through the Amalfi streets. Spectators enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere as local bands played traditional tunes.
Centenario SSC Napoli turned Amalfi into a vibrant stage, confirming the town’s long‑standing identity as a large Neapolitan colony despite its administrative ties to the province of Salerno. The celebration underscored the deep cultural ties between the Amalfi coast and the city of Naples.
Earlier, in May 2025, Francesco suffered a sudden health crisis that required an urgent helicopter transfer to Naples’ Santobono pediatric hospital. The incident led the Costiera organizers to cancel the planned celebrations for Napoli’s fourth scudetto, which had been secured under Antonio Conte after a previous success guided by Luciano Spaletti.
The neighboring towns of Maiori and Minori also halted their own sporting events in solidarity, showing respect for the family during the hospitalisation period. Local authorities praised the collective mourning as a sign of community solidarity.
A year later, Francesco returned to the centenary event, receiving a specially made celebratory jersey and becoming the evening’s most cherished figure for the Amalfi community. His appearance was highlighted on the event’s photo gallery, reinforcing the emotional resonance of the day.
The night concluded with a spectacular fireworks display, sealing the celebration as a memorable tribute to both the club’s history and the resilience of its youngest supporter. The pyrotechnic finale illuminated the coastline, drawing cheers from thousands of attendees.