Bologna, 9 May 2024 – On the one hand Napleswho raised her; on the other Bologna, who has adopted her and made her feel at home since her arrival many years ago. The heart of Roberta Capua, former Miss Italy and television presenter, will be divided in two on Saturday, between the Neapolitan colors and the rossoblù ones, on the occasion of the match between the two teams that will compete on Saturday at the Maradona. Deep down, however, there is one side that prevails over the other.
Capua, ‘his’ two cities clash at Maradona.
“Clearly my heart will be split in two, that’s normal. But this time I know who to support.”
So, who will you cheer for?
“I’m leaning towards Bologna, because they would finally deserve to win the Champions League. This young Bologna player, so spirited, who could bring this great satisfaction, I would like to be able to reward him with a victory on Saturday. The Neapolitans don’t mind me, but that’s how it is.”
Did you follow Napoli as a child?
“My father watched him, but he became passionate about football as he got older. But in general for Neapolitans, Napoli is a faith.”
But his support for Bologna also got the better of his Neapolitan soul.
“The positive progress of Bologna football is involving everyone, even those who weren’t particularly passionate about football before. I too will follow the match on TV on Saturday, from home.”
Does the club deserve the Champions League showcase?
“Of course, because they are a spirited team. But the whole city would also deserve this great achievement. Bologna has grown a lot in the tourism sector in recent times: today the center is besieged by visitors, years ago it was rare to see many of them. In recent years, therefore, we have also experienced strong economic development in this field. It is good because it brings internationality and wealth; on the other hand, however, some people complain.”
Meaning what?
“The people of Bologna are a little protective of their city, they are jealous in a good way: they would like to enjoy it better, in a more private way.”
What does Bologna represent for you?
“It is my favorite city. It is a happy island where people live well. And it is possible because it offers a good quality of life, despite the situation having worsened in recent times, especially in terms of security. Despite this, In my opinion, Bologna is still excellent, compared to other large cities where I have lived. It is on a human scale, despite being very international, and it is also ideal for raising children. I have been here since 2006 When I arrived here I was welcomed with open arms, with warmth and affection. This is very similar to Naples.”
Meaning what?
“The Bolognese are the Neapolitans of the north: they are cheerful, warm and engaging people. They love to enjoy life and in general they have an attitude and connection with life very similar to that of us Neapolitans.”
