This episode uncovers the incredible, unlikely story of how the Pet Shop Boys’ synth-pop hit, "Go West," was adopted by the passionate Napoli tifosi to become the soundtrack to the club’s spectacular phoenix-from-the-ashes revival. We explore why the song’s themes of unity and hope resonate so profoundly with the resilient spirit of Naples, making "going west" a metaphor for the team's ascent to European football's pinnacle. We dive into the electrifying pre-match ritual at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where the iconic melody transforms 50,000 fans into the team's thunderous twelfth man, solidifying the song's legacy as one of football's most organic and powerful anthems.
SSC Napoli, Go West, Pet Shop Boys, Football Anthem, Stadio Maradona