Ferraris crowd sparks Genoa‑Napoli Gemellaggio before centenary

A joint parade will kick off the Genoa‑Napoli clash at Stadio Ferraris, with both supporter groups marching together at 20:45 before the match. The event marks the revival of the Gemellaggio after years of misunderstanding, and the stadium is close to a sell‑out as the centenary celebrations add extra buzz.

Dopo anni di incomprensioni, the procession will wind through the streets adjoining the Marassi arena, a route chosen to showcase the renewed friendship. A delegation of Grifone supporters will join the Napoli fans as part of the Centenario partenopeo celebrations, underlining the long‑standing bond between the two clubs.

Media coverage highlighted the moment with the line “🖶 Stampa A− A+ } }); $('.”, emphasizing the symbolic Gemellaggio between the fanbases. Repubblica Genoa noted that when Di Bello blows the whistle, the 2026‑27 season will officially begin for Genoa, starting with a challenging fixture against Napoli.

Of the 28,101 season‑ticket holders from the previous campaign, a large proportion have already renewed, with pre‑sales surpassing 25,000 before the free‑sale day opened. The final subscription figure will be confirmed later this evening, indicating a near‑full house for the encounter.

Former player De Rossi praised the atmosphere, recalling his experience after the Ascoli game: “A me e a noi piace giocare a Ferraris, dobbiamo farlo ritornare ad essere un vantaggio…”. He added that even when Genoa fell behind 1‑0 against Ascoli, the crowd remained supportive, a sentiment he hopes will return this season.