Napoli set to lift Serie A trophy but bid farewell to Luciano Spalletti
1 year, 6 months ago

Napoli set to lift Serie A trophy but bid farewell to Luciano Spalletti

The Hindu  

The joy of ending a 33-year wait for the Italian league title will be tinged with melancholy for Napoli on Sunday. Napoli won the Serie A title with five matches to spare and the players will finally get their hands on the trophy after the final match of the season — against Sampdoria at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. It will be the first time Napoli has lifted the Serie A trophy since Diego Maradona led the team to its only other titles in 1987 and 1990. The times with the team, the matches, but no, I will not go back on it.” Spalletti felt such an affinity with the club during his two years in charge that he recently got his first tattoo to mark his first league title — the Napoli crest and the scudetto badge. Italy coach Roberto Mancini welcomed the news by posting a picture on social media of Gianluca Vialli and the words “the first thought is for you.” Mancini and Vialli helped Sampdoria to its only Serie A title in 1991.

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Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio

The Hindu  

Lazio denied Napoli the chance to return to the top of the Serie A standings with a 1-0 away win on Sunday, its second victory this week over Napoli, following its midweek Coppa Italia success. Napoli remains second on 32 points, two behind leader Atalanta and while Lazio stays fifth, the win moved it level on 31 points with Inter …

Euro 2024: Can Luciano Spalletti's new-look Italy do it again?
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Can Luciano Spalletti's new-look Italy do it again?

Firstpost  

Italy are in their first major tournament since triumphing at the last Euros three years ago and Luciano Spalletti has been entrusted to guide his nation out of another period of troubles. Italy are in their first major tournament since triumphing at the last Euros three years ago and Luciano Spalletti has been entrusted to guide his nation out of …

'All The Progress Started With Me': Returning Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri On Last Season's Serie A Title Win
1 year ago

'All The Progress Started With Me': Returning Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri On Last Season's Serie A Title Win

News 18  

Walter Mazzarri believes he contributed to Napoli’s runaway title run last season because of the progress he made coaching the southern club a decade ago. “I have to watch what I say, since I’m famous for my complaints.Now I’m a new Mazzarri, there will be no more complaints.” – Walter Mazzarri We’ll see how long this lasts pic.twitter.com/Lu5UfHJISD — Italian …

Returning Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri takes some of the credit for last season’s Serie A title
1 year, 1 month ago

Returning Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri takes some of the credit for last season’s Serie A title

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Walter Mazzarri believes he contributed to Napoli’s runaway title run last season because of the progress he made coaching the southern club a decade ago. Napoli’s Italian Cup triumph in 2012 under Mazzarri was its first trophy since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club. “Then the club did a good job of always improving …

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence
1 year, 2 months ago

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence

The Hindu  

There are still blue-and-white streamers hanging over alleyways and banners all over the city celebrating Napoli’s first Serie A title since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club. So it’s plain to see why new Napoli coach Rudi Garcia is already under pressure, with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis meeting several times with the coach recently amid speculation …

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti was named as the new Italy coach on Friday, just three months after he left Napoli, saying he needed a break. “His enthusiasm and his competence will be fundamental for the challenges that await Italy in the upcoming months.” The federation also said in its short statement that Spalletti’s official presentation will take place when Italy meets up …

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation
1 year, 4 months ago

Title-winning former Napoli coach Spalletti given Italy job after Mancini resignation

Associated Press  

MILAN — Luciano Spalletti was named as the new Italy coach on Friday, just three months after he left Napoli saying he needed a break. Spalletti replaced Roberto Mancini, who surprisingly resigned on Sunday after a mixed tenure that included winning the European Championship in 2021 and failing to qualify for the World Cup the following year. “His enthusiasm and …

Spalletti agrees terms to take over as Italy coach: reports
1 year, 4 months ago

Spalletti agrees terms to take over as Italy coach: reports

The Hindu  

The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spalletti, the federation’s top choice, will sign a three-year contract until September 2026. The former Napoli boss has held several telephone conversations …

Napoli president criticises Italian Football Federation over Luciano Spalletti compensation
1 year, 4 months ago

Napoli president criticises Italian Football Federation over Luciano Spalletti compensation

New York Times  

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has demanded a compensation fee from the Italian Football Federation should Luciano Spalletti be appointed as the new national team manager. He continued that he asked for guarantees from Spalletti that the 64-year-old would “respect his sabbatical, including a penalty in the event of his commitment wavering.” The letter added: “With regard to the Italian …

Serie A: Napoli set to kick off title defence at promoted Frosinone
1 year, 5 months ago

Serie A: Napoli set to kick off title defence at promoted Frosinone

The Hindu  

MILAN Napoli will kick off its Serie A title defence at promoted Frosinone after next season’s fixture list was revealed on Wednesday. FIFA WWC 2023: South Africa women’s World Cup team pay dispute resolved Previous coach Luciano Spalletti ended Napoli’s 33-year title drought last month but left shortly afterwards, and fans are hoping that Garcia won’t have stars Victor Osimhen …

Napoli searching for Spalletti replacement after title; Mourinho indicates he’ll stay at Roma
1 year, 6 months ago

Napoli searching for Spalletti replacement after title; Mourinho indicates he’ll stay at Roma

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis may be facing an even bigger challenge now than he did a year ago when captain Lorenzo Insigne, club record scorer Dries Mertens and defensive stalwart Kalidou Koulibaly left the club. “Starting today, and for the entire month of June, we’ll work diligently toward finding a new coach,” De Laurentiis said after Napoli …

End of an Era at Napoli as Architect of Historic League Title Luciano Spalletti Says Goodbye
1 year, 6 months ago

End of an Era at Napoli as Architect of Historic League Title Luciano Spalletti Says Goodbye

News 18  

Napoli’s dream season finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Sampdoria, a last victory lap before the architect of their historic Serie A title triumph walks off into the sunset. On Tuesday, 1991 Italian champions Samp said that approval had been given for a 40 million euro capital increase for the “club’s restructuring plan”, investment which came …

Spalletti confirms he’s leaving Serie A champion Napoli and taking year off
1 year, 6 months ago

Spalletti confirms he’s leaving Serie A champion Napoli and taking year off

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Luciano Spalletti has confirmed he is leaving Serie A champion Napoli and will not coach next season. Now it’s only fair that he does what he wants to do.” In his second season at Napoli, the 64-year-old Spalletti coached the team to its first Serie A title in 33 years. The Serie A title was the one …

Serie A: Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title win, says club owner
1 year, 6 months ago

Serie A: Napoli coach Spalletti to step aside after title win, says club owner

The Hindu  

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti won’t be in charge of the newly crowned Italian champion next season as he has asked to take a break for a year, the club’s owner said. Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis had said on Sunday night that the coach had asked for a sabbatical and that he would not stand in his way and Spalletti …

Napoli at risk of implosion after first Scudetto in 33 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Napoli at risk of implosion after first Scudetto in 33 years

Daily Mail  

There is also speculation surrounding the futures of several of their key players But manager Luciano Spalletti looks set to depart the club despite their success Napoli are at a crossroads. Napoli won their first Scudetto for 33 years this season but the club are now at a crossroads Luciano Spalletti is expected to depart the club this summer, leaving …

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy
1 year, 7 months ago

Maradona redux: New-look Napoli win Italy

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday night, Napoli ended a wait that stretched 33 years and four days. The first Serie A title since 1989-90 was theirs because Diego Maradona’s spirit, the genius of manager Luciano Spalletti, the vision of Napoli president Aurelio di Laurentiis and the Russia-Ukraine conflict contributed to creating a force that lost the least, scored the most and conceded the …

Italy’s Naples explodes in joy as Napoli finally regains Serie A crown
1 year, 7 months ago

Italy’s Naples explodes in joy as Napoli finally regains Serie A crown

The Hindu  

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured its first Serie A title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. Udinese are based in Italy’s north-east, more than 800 kilometres away from Naples, so many Napoli fans stayed home …

Ten Reasons Why Napoli's Serie A Title Win is Special
1 year, 7 months ago

Ten Reasons Why Napoli's Serie A Title Win is Special

News 18  

Napoli, a soccer team in Italy, has won its first Serie A title since 1990, led by league-scoring leader Victor Osimhen. The victory brings back memories of Diego Maradona, who led Napoli to its only previous Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. Here are ten reasons why Napoli’s tittle win is special: It’s the first time a club south …

Photos: Napoli fans celebrate Italian football league title
1 year, 7 months ago

Photos: Napoli fans celebrate Italian football league title

Al Jazeera  

Naples, Italy – A young man grabs his friend by the shoulders and shakes him, overwhelmed with joy. We beat the north!” In the second half of Thursday night’s game with Udinese, Napoli player Victor Osimhen scored the goal that secured the team’s place as the 2023 Italian Serie A champions. Both wins came from a team led by Argentine …

Napoli seal first Italian football league title in 33 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli seal first Italian football league title in 33 years

Al Jazeera  

A 1-1 draw at Udinese gave Napoli the point they needed to win first league title since 1990. Napoli finally ended their long wait to win Serie A, joining late club icon Diego Maradona in the history books by being crowned Italian champions with a record-equalling five matches to play. A 1-1 draw at Udinese on Thursday gave Napoli the …

Napoli wins 1st title since Maradona played for the club
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli wins 1st title since Maradona played for the club

Associated Press  

ROME — Below a giant mural of Diego Maradona, Napoli fans celebrated the Italian league soccer title as if they were at the game — singing, jumping and lighting flares. As Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti put it after the Partenopei sealed their first league title since Maradona led the club to the 1987 and 1990 championships, the late Argentina standout’s …

Spalletti leads Napoli to title after Totti, Icardi battles
1 year, 7 months ago

Spalletti leads Napoli to title after Totti, Icardi battles

Associated Press  

ROME — When Napoli failed to win Serie A last year, a group of the squad’s hard-core “ultra” fans hung up a banner outside the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona that referred to coach Luciano Spalletti’s Fiat Panda car, which had been stolen months earlier. “So finding myself in a position to win this title, it’s payback for all of the …

Napoli’s title was not expected at start of the season
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli’s title was not expected at start of the season

Associated Press  

When Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Kalidou Koulibaly left Napoli after several years of near misses, many thought the likelihood of a first Serie A title since the days of Diego Maradona went out the door with them. It’s Napoli’s first Sere A title since Maradona led the club to its only two championships in 1987 and 1990. His skills …

How Napoli finally won the Serie A title – 33 years AD (after Diego)
1 year, 7 months ago

How Napoli finally won the Serie A title – 33 years AD (after Diego)

New York Times  

When Paolo Sorrentino went on stage to collect the Oscar for Best Foreign Film nine years ago, he wanted to thank his sources of inspiration “Federico Fellini, J.R.R. “We bought jerseys from the shop on the corner, assembled a team late, and trained on the Ariston pitches in Paestum.” Napoli’s old training ground in the Soccavo neighbourhood of town, nicknamed …

Napoli Serie A title celebration on hold after draw with Salernitana
1 year, 7 months ago

Napoli Serie A title celebration on hold after draw with Salernitana

The Hindu  

Napoli will have to wait at least a few more days to seal the Serie A title after drawing 1-1 with regional rival Salernitana on Sunday — disappointing legions of fans of the southern club who had already started celebrating in anticipation of the championship. The Partenopei could have clinched with a record six rounds to spare if they beat …

Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Naples expects an ‘earthquake of joy’ when Napoli wins Serie A after 33 years

The Hindu  

Before Gaetano Manfredi was elected mayor of Naples in 2021, he was a university professor specializing in seismic engineering — preparing and designing buildings to withstand earthquakes. “If we do this thing, we’ll remain on the walls of Naples forever,” Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said — avoiding the word “scudetto.” Every neighbourhood in the city, from the steep and narrow …

Napoli Fans Greet Players at Airport After Win at Juventus as Historic Title Edges Closer
1 year, 8 months ago

Napoli Fans Greet Players at Airport After Win at Juventus as Historic Title Edges Closer

News 18  

Thousands of joyous Napoli supporters greeted the team early Monday as they returned from their victory over Juventus, which brought the prospect of a historic Serie A title within touching distance. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the two stars of Luciano Spalletti’s team, climbed onto the roof …

Napoli get Serie A title charge back on track with victory at Lecce
1 year, 8 months ago

Napoli get Serie A title charge back on track with victory at Lecce

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A bizarre 64th-minute own goal from Lecce defender Antonino Gallo, who chested …

Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss
1 year, 8 months ago

Napoli faces new challenge: Responding to a heavy loss

Associated Press  

ROME — Out of nowhere, Napoli is facing what might be its biggest challenge yet. “And now we know that from here on there are going to be very hard battles to bring home the scudetto.” Until the Milan defeat, Napoli fans had been casting aside superstitions and painting the city blue as if the team had already won the …

Serie A: The players showed great hunger, says Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti after 4-0 win vs Torino
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: The players showed great hunger, says Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti after 4-0 win vs Torino

India Today  

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has heaped praise on his players, saying they showed great hunger in their win over Torino. Speaking after their win over Torino, Spalletti said his players showed hunger and showed that they are cut from a different cloth. With this win, Napoli moved a step closer to their first Serie A title since the legendary Diego …

Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break
1 year, 11 months ago

Napoli handed 1st loss as Serie A resumes after long break

Associated Press  

ROME — Napoli probably wishes Serie A never stopped. Edin Džeko scored near the hour mark, goalkeeper André Onana made a big save in the 90th and Inter Milan beat Napoli 1-0 at the San Siro to reopen the race for the Serie A title. Defending champion AC Milan pulled to within five points by beating Salernitana 2-1, Juventus moved …

Serie A: Napoli Hold off Udinese Fightback to Seal 11th Successive Win
2 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Napoli Hold off Udinese Fightback to Seal 11th Successive Win

News 18  

Napoli almost squandered the chance of setting a club record of 11 consecutive Serie A victories within a season when they let slip a three-goal advantage before securing a 3-2 home win over Udinese on Saturday. Victor Osimhen put the league leaders ahead after 15 minutes when he elegantly headed home a cross from Elif Elmas. Udinese reduced the deficit …

Serie A: Napoli beat Udinese 3-2 to go 11 points clear at the top
2 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Napoli beat Udinese 3-2 to go 11 points clear at the top

Firstpost  

Luciano Spalletti’s side were cruising to the three points after Victor Osimhen, Piotr Zielinski and Eljif Elmas gave them a three-goal lead just before the hour mark. Naples: Napoli stretched their Serie A lead to 11 points on Saturday after surviving a late scare against Udinese to claim a 3-2 win. But quickfire strikes from Ilija Nestorovski and Lazar Samardzic …

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control
2 years, 2 months ago

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control

Associated Press  

ROME — It’s almost comical now looking back to mid-July when Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti told protesting fans to “shut up” as he presented the team at the opening of preseason training in the Italian Dolomites Range. The Partenopei are also three points clear of defending champion AC Milan atop Serie A, have won all four of their Champions League …

Serie A: Napoli Continue To Lead, Lazio Post Easy Win, Udinese Winning Streak Ends
2 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Napoli Continue To Lead, Lazio Post Easy Win, Udinese Winning Streak Ends

News 18  

Napoli continued their winning streak as Victor Osimhen’s late goal secured them a 1-0 win at AS Roma, meaning Luciano Spalletti’s men now have a three-point lead at the top of Serie A over title holders AC Milan. Lazio did not have any trouble getting a comfortable 2-0 win at Atalanta on Sunday with goals from Mattia Zaccagni and Felipe …

Napoli beats Spezia to top Serie A table, remains unbeaten after Raspadori’s strike
2 years, 3 months ago

Napoli beats Spezia to top Serie A table, remains unbeaten after Raspadori’s strike

The Hindu  

For a team that lost its captain, all-time leading scorer and defensive stalwart in the offseason, Napoli has filled in the holes masterfully. After midfielder Piotr Zieliński shined in the attention-getting 4-1 win over Liverpool in the Champions League, reserve striker Giacomo Raspadori scored his first goal for Napoli in the 89th minute of a 1-0 victory over Spezia in …

Serie A Round-Up: Napoli, Milan top of table ahead of upcoming clash
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A Round-Up: Napoli, Milan top of table ahead of upcoming clash

The Hindu  

Departing Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne scored one goal and set up a stoppage-time winner to help his side beat Lazio 2-1 and move level on points with AC Milan at the top of Serie A on Sunday, ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash next weekend. Just as it seemed as though Pedro’s late equalizer would prevent Napoli from moving top, …

Napoli 4-0 Lazio: Luciano Spalletti's side go three points clear
3 years ago

Napoli 4-0 Lazio: Luciano Spalletti's side go three points clear

Daily Mail  

Napoli put on a dazzling display to mark the first anniversary of Diego Maradona's death when they stormed to a 4-0 win over Lazio on Sunday to move three points clear at the top of Serie A. Club great Maradona died on November 25 last year and to mark the anniversary, Napoli unveiled a statue inside the Diego Armando Maradona …

Luciano Spalletti succeeds Gennaro Gattuso as Napoli coach
3 years, 6 months ago

Luciano Spalletti succeeds Gennaro Gattuso as Napoli coach

The Hindu  

Luciano Spalletti has been named the new coach of Napoli, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso, the Serie A club confirmed on Saturday. Gattuso's widely-expected departure was confirmed this week after Napoli failed to qualify for next season's Champions League following a final day draw at home to Hellas Verona. READ: Allegri returns for second Juventus spell in place of Pirlo "I am …

Serie A: Napoli Pay Tribute to Maradona With Four-goal Win Over Roma
4 years ago

Serie A: Napoli Pay Tribute to Maradona With Four-goal Win Over Roma

News 18  

Napoli, playing in Argentina-style shirts as a tribute to the late Diego Maradona, demolished AS Roma 4-0 in Serie A on another poignant evening on Sunday. Lorenzo Insigne put Napoli ahead with a sublime free-kick worthy of the Argentine himself in the 30th minute and celebrated by running halfway across the pitch to collect and kiss a shirt with Maradona’s …

Serie A: Juventus cruise past Sampdoria to get off to dream start under new boss Andrea Pirlo; Napoli beat Parma
4 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: Juventus cruise past Sampdoria to get off to dream start under new boss Andrea Pirlo; Napoli beat Parma

Firstpost  

The match was played in front of 1,000 spectators as Serie A stadiums reopened on Sunday to a limited number of fans after a seven-month coronavirus lockdown. Milan: Andrea Pirlo got his coaching career off to a winning start as Juventus launched their bid for a 10th consecutive league title with a 3-0 win over Sampdoria on Sunday. Osimhen inspires …

Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli continue good run after restart with win over Hellas Verona; Parma thump Genoa
4 years, 6 months ago

Serie A: Gennaro Gattuso's Napoli continue good run after restart with win over Hellas Verona; Parma thump Genoa

Firstpost  

Napoli have now moved within three points of fifth-place Roma, which plays Sampdoria on Wednesday. In the Partenopei’s latest performance on Tuesday, reserve forwards Arkadiusz Milik and Hirving Lozano scored in a 2-0 win at Hellas Verona in Serie A. Before that, Dries Mertens broke Napoli’s all-time scoring record in the southern club’s first match back – a draw with …

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