Thursday, September 29, 2016

After 25 years, Napoli is emerging from Maradona's shadow (The Associated Press)

Napoli's Marek Hamsik celebrates after scoring during a Champions League, Group B soccer match between Napoli and Benfica, at the San Paolo stadium in Naples, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (Ciro Fusco/ANSA via AP)

Still attempting to climb out of Diego Maradona's shadow after 25 years in relative obscurity, Napoli appears to be on the verge of something special. The southern club was thoroughly dominant in a 4-2 win over Benfica on Wednesday, tightening its grip on Group B of the Champions League. ''It was an extraordinary match against an opponent that is more accustomed to playing in this competition,'' former Napoli forward Roberto Sosa told The Associated Press on Thursday.


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