#4 Napoli – Partenopei
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The Italian club borrows its nickname from the city Parthenope. The origins of the name stem from Greek mythology, where Parthenope was one of the Sirens who drowned after her singing failed to entice Ulysses. The city was then named in her memory and found its way to Naples and the football club.
When it comes to football, Napoli has always made the city of Naples proud. The club was a powerhouse in the Maradona era but there was an obvious decline after the legend left. However, they been on the rise again and have claimed their elite status in the Serie A.
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