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Napoli Chairman Calls for Modern Stadium Upgrade

11/7/2025

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Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli chairman, called the Diego Armando Maradona stadium "a dump" and urged a modern venue to boost Napoli's revenue and fan experience.
Speaking at Bocconi University, he contrasted Napoli's matchday earnings with AC Milan and Inter, noting up to 14 million euros versus Napoli's 3 million.
He proposed a 70,000-seat stadium with 120 skyboxes, arguing renovations would take six years and curb income.

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Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli chairman, called the Diego Armando Maradona stadium "a dump" and urged a modern venue to boost Napoli's revenue and fan experience.
Speaking at Bocconi University, he contrasted Napoli's matchday earnings with AC Milan and Inter, noting up to 14 million euros versus Napoli's 3 million.
He proposed a 70,000-seat stadium with 120 skyboxes, arguing renovations would take six years and curb income.