Napoli’s De Laurentiis hails bond with Bologna: “Cities united” | OneFootball

Speaking to the microphones of Radio TV Serie A, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis shared reflections and memories on the eve of the Italian Super Cup final, scheduled for this evening at 8 PM, where the Azzurri will face Bologna.

Napoli, De Laurentiis celebrates the bond with Bologna: “Cities alike in culture, taste, and sporting vision”

An intervention that goes beyond the playing field and touches on cultural, personal, and managerial themes, offering an interesting insight into the relationship between the two realities.

De Laurentiis: words of esteem spanning sports, cinema, and gastronomic tradition

In his speech, De Laurentiis emphasized how Napoli and Bologna have numerous points of contact, not only from a footballing perspective, but also on a human and cultural level.

“Bologna is a city that is close to my heart, though on the field we are rivals,” explained the Azzurri president, recalling his strong personal connection with the capital of Emilia. “In Bologna, I made some very entertaining films, experiences that I carry with me with great pleasure.”

A significant part was dedicated to gastronomic culture, an identifying element that, according to De Laurentiis, deeply unites the two cities. “I attribute enormous value to food, also because of my Neapolitan origins, and Bologna, as well as Emilia-Romagna, has a tradition second to none. From this point of view, we are almost twinned.”

Mutual respect between presidents and institutional fair play

There was also a reference to the Rossoblù management and president Joey Saputo, described as “a good president, an American of great stature.” Words that reinforce the climate of mutual respect between the two clubs on the eve of such an important match.

In closing, De Laurentiis reiterated the sporting spirit with which Napoli approaches the final: “May the best team win.” A simple but incisive message, which puts the value of fair competition and entertainment at the center.

The Italian Super Cup final between Napoli and Bologna therefore promises to be not only a high-level sporting event, but also a symbolic encounter between two cities united by history, passion, and culture.

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