Runaway leader Napoli closes on title with last-gasp win at Juve
1 year, 11 months ago

Runaway leader Napoli closes on title with last-gasp win at Juve

The Hindu  

A stoppage-time goal by forward Giacomo Raspadori earned runaway leaders Napoli a 1-0 win at Juventus on Sunday that leaves them on the brink of claiming their first Serie A title since 1990 after the host had two goals ruled out following VAR reviews. A goalless first half saw defensive Juventus allowing Napoli to enjoy the lion’s share of possession, awaiting chances to counter-attack. Napoli’s first attempt of significance came five minutes into the second half from winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but keeper Wojciech Szczesny did well to keep his low strike out. Napoli then sealed its eighth away league win in a row through Raspadori, who beat Szczesny with a volley following a beautiful lofted cross by midfielder Eljif Elmas.

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Serie A: Napoli win refreshes title hopes as Atalanta thrash Juventus
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Serie A: Napoli win refreshes title hopes as Atalanta thrash Juventus

New Indian Express  

ROME: Napoli breathed fresh life into their Serie A title hopes on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina that ended a five-match winless run, while Atalanta routed Juventus 4-0 to stay in the hunt. Antonio Conte's Napoli climbed back to within a point of leaders Inter Milan, who came from two goals down to beat bottom side Monza 3-2 …

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus consolidates top-four spot with 1-0 victory at Cagliari
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1 month ago

Serie A 2024-25: Juventus consolidates top-four spot with 1-0 victory at Cagliari

The Hindu  

Juventus’ revival rolled on with a gritty 1-0 win at lowly Cagliari on Sunday after Dusan Vlahovic’s early goal sealed the points as it consolidated fourth spot in Serie A. In the 12th minute, Vlahovic beat the defence to latch onto a through ball, evading onrushing Cagliari goalkeeper Elia Caprile before finishing from a tight angle to put Juve ahead. …

Serie A 2024-25: Title-chasing Napoli falls to shock 2-1 defeat at Como
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1 month ago

Serie A 2024-25: Title-chasing Napoli falls to shock 2-1 defeat at Como

The Hindu  

Napoli missed the chance to return to the top of Serie A in a stunning 2-1 loss to Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Sunday, as the title-chasing visitors’ winless streak extended to four matches. Napoli suffered its first defeat in 11 Serie A matches and remains second with 56 points from 26 games, a point behind reigning champions …

Serie A 2024-25: Frustrated league leader Napoli held at home by Udinese
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Frustrated league leader Napoli held at home by Udinese

The Hindu  

Napoli missed the chance to move a provisional six points clear atop Serie A after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Udinese on Sunday, its second successive stalemate. Napoli, which had to settle for a 1-1 draw at AS Roma last week, now has 55 points, four clear of second-placed Inter Milan, which hosts Fiorentina on Monday. …

Serie A leader Napoli held by Udinese. Inter can close the gap on Monday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Serie A leader Napoli held by Udinese. Inter can close the gap on Monday

Associated Press  

MILAN — Serie A leader Napoli failed to make the most of a stumble by title rival Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw by Udinese on Sunday. Napoli was looking to move six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan after the defending champion surprisingly lost 3-0 at Fiorentina in their rearranged match on Thursday. Instead, Inter …

Serie A 2024-25: Leader Napoli ends Juventus’ unbeaten league run with comeback win
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2 months ago

Serie A 2024-25: Leader Napoli ends Juventus’ unbeaten league run with comeback win

The Hindu  

Napoli staged a rousing comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Juventus in Saturday’s action-packed clash, handing the visitor its first Serie A defeat of the season. On-loan Randal Kolo Muani scored on his debut to give Juventus the lead two minutes before the break but Napoli fought back through Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa’s equaliser after 57 minutes and Romelu …

Serie A 2024-25: Late Lukaku header helps Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2
2 months, 1 week ago

Serie A 2024-25: Late Lukaku header helps Napoli beat Atalanta 3-2

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku scored a late goal to earn Napoli a 3-2 win at Atalanta on Saturday and strengthen its position at the top of the Serie A 2024-25 standings. Serie A top scorer Mateo Retegui continued his outstanding form, scoring his 14th league goal with a left-footed strike into the top corner after 16 minutes to give Atalanta the lead. …

Serie A: Juventus into Champions League spots with victory over AC Milan
2 months, 1 week ago

Serie A: Juventus into Champions League spots with victory over AC Milan

Deccan Chronicle  

Milan: Juventus moved into Serie A's Champions League positions on Saturday after convincingly beating AC Milan 2-0, as leaders Napoli prepare for a huge clash at title rivals Atalanta. And eight minutes later Juve goakeeper Michele Di Gregorio did well to push away Rafael Leao's powerful effort before a series of rebound shots were keep out by desperate blocks. But …

Napoli underlines Serie A title chance with comeback victory over Atalanta
2 months, 1 week ago

Napoli underlines Serie A title chance with comeback victory over Atalanta

Associated Press  

MILAN — Napoli underlined its Serie A title chances by fighting back for a crucial win over one of its main rivals on Saturday. Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan. Ademola Lookman equalized 10 minutes after the break with a fine solo goal, skipping past …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli extends lead at top after 2-0 win against Verona
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli extends lead at top after 2-0 win against Verona

The Hindu  

Napoli increased its lead at the top of Serie A with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hellas Verona on Sunday, thanks to an early own goal from goalkeeper Lorenzo Montipo and a stunning second-half strike from Frank Anguissa. Antonio Conte’s side took an early advantage within five minutes when Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s effort hit the post and bounced off Montipo’s …

Super-sub Raspadori guides Napoli to 1-0 win against Venezia as club goes level on points with Atalanta
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Super-sub Raspadori guides Napoli to 1-0 win against Venezia as club goes level on points with Atalanta

The Hindu  

Giacomo Raspadori came off the bench to score the only goal in Napoli’s 1-0 home win over relegation-battling Venezia on Sunday, a result which moved it to second in the Serie A standings and level on points with leader Atalanta. The opening half ended goalless, with Venezia goalkeeper Filip Stankovic saving a penalty kick from Romelu Lukaku eight minutes before …

Serie A 2024-25: Napoli denied top spot after second consecutive loss to Lazio
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Napoli 0-3 Atalanta: Ademola Lookman scores two goals, including a long-range worldie, in big win over Antonio Conte's Serie A leaders as Italian title race gets blown wide open
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Napoli 0-3 Atalanta: Ademola Lookman scores two goals, including a long-range worldie, in big win over Antonio Conte's Serie A leaders as Italian title race gets blown wide open

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday Ademola Lookman netted two goals against Antonio Conte's men on Sunday Napoli were beaten at home for the first time this season, losing 3-0 to Atalanta Serie A leaders Napoli suffered their first home defeat of the season on Sunday by losing …

Atalanta Stuns Napoli 3-0, Climbs to Second Spot
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Atalanta Stuns Napoli 3-0, Climbs to Second Spot

Associated Press  

Atalanta stunned Serie A leader Napoli 3-0 with a double strike from Ademola Lookman in the first half. Despite the absence of the league's top goalscorer, Retegui scored twice to inflict Napoli's second defeat of the season. The match also saw a surprising change in formation with Gasperini opting for Lookman and De Ketelaere over Retegui.

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Stunning Goal by Lukaku Sends Napoli 2-0 at AC Milan

The Hindu  

Napoli secured a 2-0 victory over AC Milan on Tuesday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to seven points. The hosts struck first through Romelu Lukaku's fourth goal of the season in the fifth minute, finding a second goal two minutes later through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Milan fought hard to equalise but were unable to find an equaliser …

Conte's Napoli shines brightly in Milan test
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Conte's Napoli shines brightly in Milan test

Associated Press  

Napoli secures a crucial 2-0 win against AC Milan, extending their lead in the Serie A standings. The Partenopei dominated the match, with goals from Lukaku and Kvaratskhelia securing the victory. This result strengthens Napoli's position to secure a second consecutive title, while Milan's defeat moves them further down the table.

Serie A 2023-24: Napoli’s top-four hopes hang in the balance after Frosinone draw
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A 2023-24: Napoli’s top-four hopes hang in the balance after Frosinone draw

The Hindu  

Napoli’s aspirations for a top-four finish in Serie A were dealt a blow on Sunday when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Frosinone. With matchweeks left, Napoli is now eighth with 49 points, putting it 10 points behind Bologna in the fourth - the last Champions League spot. The host relentlessly bombarded the Frosinone goal …

Juventus poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino in Serie A derby. Fourth-place Bologna also draws
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Juventus poor run continues in 0-0 draw at Torino in Serie A derby. Fourth-place Bologna also draws

Associated Press  

MILAN — Juventus’ mixed form continued as it was held to 0-0 at Torino in a Serie A derby on Saturday. Vlahović had another good opportunity later in the first period but Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinković-Savić pulled off a great save to deny the Serbia striker with an outstretched foot. Duván Zapata had the ball in the back of the …

Vlahović returns to help Juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinal
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vlahović returns to help Juventus beat Lazio 2-0 in 1st leg of Italian Cup semifinal

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Juventus remained on course for a record-extending 15th Italian Cup title by beating Lazio 2-0 in the first leg of their semifinal on Tuesday. Juventus was jeered off the pitch at halftime but Federico Chiesa and Dušan Vlahović scored after the break to give the Bianconeri its first win in 10 matches. Juventus thought it had a …

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1
1 year ago

Napoli rediscovers the form that took it to the Serie A title. The southern club beat Juventus 2-1

Associated Press  

ROME — Ten months and three coaches later, Napoli may have finally rediscovered the form that took it to the Serie A title. Thiago Motta’s team produced a 2-1 comeback win at Atalanta to strengthen its hold on fourth place and weaken the hopes of a direct rival for a spot in the top European club competition. “All we’re thinking …

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next
1 year, 1 month ago

Juventus’ Serie A title hopes fading after draw. Napoli winless in 5 matches with Barca next

Associated Press  

ROME — Juventus’ chances of catching Serie A leader Inter Milan have been fading match by match over the last month. The Turin club’s winless streak in the league extended to four matches on Saturday when it twice had to come back from a goal down to draw at relegation-threatened Hellas Verona 2-2. NAPOLI DRAW Defending champion Napoli needed a …

Late Vlahovic goal earns Juventus narrow win at 10-man Salernitana
1 year, 2 months ago

Late Vlahovic goal earns Juventus narrow win at 10-man Salernitana

The Hindu  

A stoppage-time header by Dusan Vlahovic helped Juventus come from behind to grab a 2-1 win at Salernitana in Serie A on Sunday after the hosts were reduced to 10 men early in the second half. The win allowed Juventus to keep pace with leader Inter Milan in the title race as it reached the halfway mark in the campaign …

Watch: Furious supporters launch flares onto pitch as Napoli's nightmare continues after crumbling at Torino in Serie A
1 year, 2 months ago

Watch: Furious supporters launch flares onto pitch as Napoli's nightmare continues after crumbling at Torino in Serie A

Hindustan Times  

Napoli plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Torino which ended with fiery protests from fans and humiliation for the troubled Serie A champions. Napoli players look dejected after the match Furious supporters launched flares onto the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino during the latest embarrassing loss which left Napoli languishing in …

Napoli says Mazzarri’s job is not at risk after horror 3-0 loss at Torino. Juventus and Milan win
1 year, 2 months ago

Napoli says Mazzarri’s job is not at risk after horror 3-0 loss at Torino. Juventus and Milan win

Associated Press  

MILAN — Barely a year ago, Napoli fans were singing in Turin that their team was going to win the Serie A title following a 4-0 victory. A horror show for Napoli — that included defender Pasquale Mazzocchi being sent off just four minutes into his debut — left the team ninth in Serie A, 20 points behind league leader …

Soccer-Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza
1 year, 2 months ago

Soccer-Wasteful Napoli held to goalless draw by visiting Monza

News 18  

NAPLES, Italy: Napoli’s pursuit of a top-four spot took a hit as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Monza, who missed a penalty, after the hosts spurned several chances in their Serie A clash on Friday. The draw leaves Napoli in seventh place with 28 points, five points off the top four places and 16 adrift …

Serie A: Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku Fire Roma to 2-0 Win Over Nine-Man Napoli
1 year, 3 months ago

Serie A: Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku Fire Roma to 2-0 Win Over Nine-Man Napoli

News 18  

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Romelu Lukaku scored to give AS Roma a 2-0 home win over Napoli in Serie A on Saturday as Matteo Politano and Victor Osimhen were sent off for the visitors. Romelu Lukaku and Nicola Zalewski returned from suspension, but Paulo Dybala, Houssem Aouar, Chris Smalling, Marash Kumbulla and Tammy Abraham were still injured after one point from …

Watch: Victor Osimhen's sensational juggling assist for Napoli, goes past four defenders before match-winning pass
1 year, 3 months ago

Watch: Victor Osimhen's sensational juggling assist for Napoli, goes past four defenders before match-winning pass

Hindustan Times  

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were in fiery form as Napoli sealed a crucial 2-1 win against Cagliari in their crucial Serie A fixture, at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, on Saturday. But Osimhen had other plans, and a sensational assist in the 75th-minute from the Nigerian saw Kvaratskhelia make it 2-1 for Napoli. Speaking after the match, …

Osimhen back on target as Napoli beats Cagliari to go fourth in Serie A
1 year, 3 months ago

Osimhen back on target as Napoli beats Cagliari to go fourth in Serie A

The Hindu  

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the second half as Napoli eventually broke down Cagliari 2-1 at home in Serie A on Saturday and moved provisionally up to fourth in the standings. Champion Napoli, which has struggled at home this season having gained just one point in its previous four league games at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, moved …

Napoli beats Braga 2-0 to advance in Champions League. The Italian champion ends 3-match losing run
1 year, 3 months ago

Napoli beats Braga 2-0 to advance in Champions League. The Italian champion ends 3-match losing run

Associated Press  

NAPLES, Italy — Struggling to defend its Serie A title, Napoli produced a confidence-boosting 2-0 win over Braga on Tuesday that secured the Italian team a spot in the Champions League knockout round. A own goal from Serdar Saatci put Napoli ahead then Victor Osimhen added another before the break at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli finished second to …

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli
1 year, 3 months ago

Juventus back on top of Serie A after clinical win against wasteful Napoli

The Hindu  

Juventus delivered an efficient performance as it moved back to provisional top spot in Serie A on Friday, securing a 1-0 home win against a wasteful Napoli thanks to a header from Federico Gatti. Napoli had numerous opportunities but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a huge chance, while Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny made several saves to thwart the visitor’s clear scoring chances. …

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut
1 year, 4 months ago

Victor Osimhen Returns from Injury as Napoli Beat Atalanta 2-1 in Coach Walter Mazzarri's Debut

News 18  

Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Napoli moved up to third …

Victor Osimhen returns from injury and Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Walter Mazzarri’s debut
1 year, 4 months ago

Victor Osimhen returns from injury and Napoli beats Atalanta 2-1 in coach Walter Mazzarri’s debut

Associated Press  

ROME — Victor Osimhen is back and so might be Napoli under new coach Walter Mazzarri. Mazzarri, who also coached Napoli a decade ago, was hired to replace the fired Rudi Garcia after Napoli lost to Empoli before the international break — the Partenopei’s third home loss this campaign after dropping only two all of last season. Napoli remained fourth …

'All The Progress Started With Me': Returning Napoli Coach Walter Mazzarri On Last Season's Serie A Title Win
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign
1 year, 4 months ago

Inter Milan and Juventus in battle for top spot, Walter Mazzarri begins second Napoli reign

Hindustan Times  

Inter Milan and Juventus face off on Sunday in a clash between Serie A's two title favourites and historic rivals, as Walter Mazzarri begins his second reign at troubled Napoli. With Milan and champions Napoli both faltering Juve are Inter's closest challengers and have the benefit, thanks to last season's accounting controversies, of having no European football clogging up their …

Serie A: Napoli drops points in 1-0 home upset to Empoli after VAR rules out opening goal
1 year, 4 months ago

Serie A: Napoli drops points in 1-0 home upset to Empoli after VAR rules out opening goal

The Hindu  

A last-gasp goal by Empoli midfielder Viktor Kovalenko condemned champion Napoli to a 1-0 home loss in Serie A on Sunday as it squandered the chance to move up to third in the standings. Napoli, was still without injured striker Victor Osimhen, thought they had moved in front through Giovanni Simeone in the 27th minute, only to see his goal …

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia reportedly on verge of being fired. Dimarco scores from near halfway line
1 year, 4 months ago

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia reportedly on verge of being fired. Dimarco scores from near halfway line

Associated Press  

MILAN — Napoli coach Rudi Garcia is reportedly on the verge of being fired, only five months after taking over from title-winning coach Luciano Spalletti, after the team’s third Serie A defeat of the season. Napoli remained fourth and slipped 10 points behind Inter Milan after the Nerazzurri beat Frosinone 2-0 to reclaim the league lead from Juventus. Napoli could …

Juventus moves top of Serie A with 2-1 win over Cagliari
1 year, 4 months ago

Juventus moves top of Serie A with 2-1 win over Cagliari

The Hindu  

Juventus moved top of the Serie A standings with a 2-1 home win over lowly Cagliari on Saturday as defenders Gleison Bremer and Daniele Rugani scored in the second half to secure a fifth consecutive victory for the side. Juventus, which has been unbeaten in Serie A since the end of September, tops the standings with 29 points, one ahead …

Martínez scores again in 2-1 win for Serie A leader Inter at Atalanta. AC Milan loses to Udinese
1 year, 4 months ago

Martínez scores again in 2-1 win for Serie A leader Inter at Atalanta. AC Milan loses to Udinese

Associated Press  

MILAN — Inter Milan consolidated its position at the top of Serie A and Lautaro Martínez boosted his lead in the scoring charts as the Nerazzurri won 2-1 at Atalanta on Saturday. It was Martínez’s 12th league goal this season, double that of his nearest challengers — AC Milan forward Olivier Giroud and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. Inter moved five points …

Giacomo Raspadori breaks through as Napoli beats Union Berlin 1-0 in the Champions League
1 year, 5 months ago

Giacomo Raspadori breaks through as Napoli beats Union Berlin 1-0 in the Champions League

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal of the game as Napoli ground down defense-first Union Berlin to win 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Defeat further deepened the gloom around Union, which has lost nine games in a row in all competitions as its first-ever Champions League campaign has turned sour, with the team also close to …

Napoli off to slow start to Serie A title defence
1 year, 5 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 …

Napoli hopes to leave off-the-field issues behind going into tricky matches against Lecce and Madrid
1 year, 6 months ago

Napoli hopes to leave off-the-field issues behind going into tricky matches against Lecce and Madrid

Associated Press  

MILAN — After a testing few days off the field, Napoli is expecting a difficult week on it. Star forward Victor Osimhen was left fuming this week when Napoli’s social media team posted a video on TikTok appearing to mock his penalty miss against Bologna at the weekend. He gives everything for this jersey and he is doing so this …

Italian champion Napoli needs help from an own goal to beat Braga 2-1 in its Champions League opener
1 year, 6 months ago

Italian champion Napoli needs help from an own goal to beat Braga 2-1 in its Champions League opener

Associated Press  

BRAGA, Portugal — It wasn’t a rout like Napoli achieved routinely in last year’s group phase, but the Serie A champion came away with a 2-1 victory at Braga to open its Champions League campaign Wednesday. In the other Group C match, Jude Bellingham scored in stoppage time to secure a 1-0 win for 14-time champion Real Madrid over newcomer …

Serie A: Lazio beats champions Napoli 2-1 for first win of the season
1 year, 6 months ago

Serie A: Lazio beats champions Napoli 2-1 for first win of the season

The Hindu  

Lazio’s Luis Alberto and Daichi Kamada secured a 2-1 win for last season’s runners-up at champions Napoli in Serie A on Saturday to earn Maurizio Sarri’s side their first points of the season, while the hosts suffered their first defeat. Napoli tested Lazio’s defence with a flurry of shots in the opening half hour as Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia …

Serie A: Vlahovic to the rescue as Juventus snatches 1-1 draw against Bologna amid jeers, Napoli wins again
1 year, 7 months ago

Serie A: Vlahovic to the rescue as Juventus snatches 1-1 draw against Bologna amid jeers, Napoli wins again

The Hindu  

Juventus needed Dusan Vlahovic’s late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. The visitors took the lead after Joshua Zirkzee drew two defenders towards him and managed to knock the ball forward to Ferguson, who had time to control and fire into the far bottom corner. Bologna reckoned it should have had …

Sampdoria relegated from Serie A after losing at Udinese
1 year, 10 months ago

Sampdoria relegated from Serie A after losing at Udinese

The Hindu  

Bottom club Sampdoria was relegated from Serie A following a 2-0 loss at Udinese on Monday. Two first-half goals condemned Sampdoria, which was left 13 points from safety with four rounds remaining. Adam Masina doubled Udinese’s lead in the 34th when he headed a chipped pass from Sandi Lovrić into the bottom left corner. Sampdoria almost got back into the …

Napoli’s title-winning tactics analysed and explained
1 year, 10 months ago

Napoli’s title-winning tactics analysed and explained

New York Times  

The Scudetto is heading to Naples. The Athletic takes a look at the tactics behind Napoli’s title win… The 4-3-3 and a trademark pass “Systems no longer exist in football,” is one of Spalletti’s more famous quotes from this season. One trademark of Napoli’s attacking play has been a passing pattern down their right side, where either Di Lorenzo or …

Napoli’s title was not expected at start of the season
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

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