Lazio notch 2-0 victory to prevent Napoli from sealing Serie A title
ROME: Lazio kept Napoli from sealing the Serie A title for at least another day by beating Sassuolo 2-0 on Wednesday.
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A City, A God And A Dream: The Romance In Napoli's Return To Serie A Peak
The history of Naples dates back to the Stone Ages with the city and surrounding areas even finding proper mentions in Greek mythology. Much like Mount Vesuvius which overlooks the city, Naples also represents the dichotomy of life in the region – tremendous pride in their tradition while enduring some of the worst tragedies imaginable. It is no surprise that it went from being the most-bombed city during World War II to a popular tourist destination with its pizza attaining almost legendary status. For the people in Naples, their culture and heritage play a massive role and if there is one institution that unities all of them in passion, it is their beloved football club – SSC Napoli.
Napoli ready to end long wait for Italian title
A man walks past a graffiti depicting Argentine’s football legend Diego Maradona, with flags, banners and a papier mache model of Naples’s football players (up), in the colors of Napoli, decorating the Quartieri Case Nuove in central Naples on April 29, 2023, on the eve of the Italian Serie A football match between Napoli and Salernitana. – Naples, as the city braces up for its potential first Scudetto championship win in 33 years. An incredible 19 points clear at the top of Serie A, it’s surely only a matter of time until southern Italy’s biggest club win the Scudetto for the first time since 1990, when Diego Maradona was still strutting his stuff in sight of Mount Vesuvius. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP)
Napoli's Title Party Put On Hold After Salernitana Draw
Napoli will have to wait a little longer to seal their first Serie A title in 33 years after being held to a 1-1 draw by Salernitana on Sunday. Runaway league leaders Napoli needed to win to secure their third league crown with six games remaining in the season after Inter Milan beat closest challengers Lazio 3-1 earlier in the day. And Naples thought a generation of frustration was set to come to an end when Mathias Olivera headed the hosts into the lead just after the hour mark.
Inter beat Lazio 3-1 to leave Napoli one win away from title
Inter Milan came from a goal down to win 3-1 at home against Lazio in Serie A on Sunday, giving Napoli the opportunity to seal their first title since the Diego Maradona era this weekend.
Saelemaekers snatches late draw for AC Milan at Roma
ROME: Alexis Saelemaekers snatched an incredible 1-1 draw for AC Milan at Roma on Sunday (Apr 30) with a stoppage-time leveller moments after Tammy Abraham thought he had won the game for the hosts.
Napoli ready to end long wait for Italian title
NAPLES, Italy: Napoli can finally end a 33-year wait for the Serie A title on Sunday when they take on Salernitana with potentially one more win enough to take them over the line. Authorities in Naples are steeling themselves for a wave of partying should the current crop of stars emulate Diego Maradona and seal a third Scudetto for Napoli, with fans ready to unleash an explosion of joy after three decades of pent-up frustration.
Napoli v Salernitana potential title decider moved to Sunday
Napoli's home game against Salernitana, which could seal their first title since the Diego Maradona era, has been moved forward a day to Sunday for public safety reasons, Serie A said.