In July 1984, Diego Maradona, arrived in Naples for a world-record fee. For seven years all hell broke loose. The world’s most celebrated football icon and the most passionate but dangerous city in Europe were a perfect match. On the pitch, Maradona was a genius. Off the pitch, he was treated like a God. The charismatic Argentine loved a fight against the odds and led Napoli to their first-ever title. It was the stuff of dreams. But there was a price. Diego could do as he pleased while performing miracles on the pitch but, as time passed, darker days closed in.
