From McTominay’s masterpiece to Conte’s tears, the city explodes in joy and color
McTominay fires Napoli to glory
The fourth scudetto in Napoli’s history arrived with a mix of tension and triumph. Despite being heavily favored going into the final day, Inter’s early goal by De Vrij at minute 20 put everything in doubt. But just 22 minutes later, Scott McTominay electrified the Maradona stadium with a stunning overhead kick that broke the deadlock against a gritty Cagliari.
Both teams scored again at the 51st minute—Correa for Inter, Lukaku for Napoli—but the scorelines remained unchanged. Inter beat Como 2-0, but Napoli’s identical scoreline meant only one thing: Napoli are Serie A champions.
Conte: “The most unexpected title of my life”
Antonio Conte, now the only coach to win Serie A with three different clubs, couldn’t hide his emotion: “This was the most unexpected title. The pressure was crazy. Before the match I looked around and thought: what if we disappoint all these people?”
His relationship with President De Laurentiis? “We’re different,” he admitted, “but we’re both winners. I needed this challenge, and Napoli needed a team with heart.”
The city erupts: Napoli celebrates all night long
From Scampia to Piazza Plebiscito and Piazza Mercato, tens of thousands of fans gathered to watch the match and celebrate under the stars. Three giant screens brought people together, while the official celebration at the Maradona stadium featured performances by Nino D’Angelo and Geolier.
Outside, cars and scooters took over the streets in a non-stop parade of horns and flares. There were a few incidents: a TikToker tried to break through a security barrier and was arrested, as was a man under house arrest who couldn’t resist joining the party.
A title carved in the soul of Naples
This scudetto is more than a trophy. It’s the symbol of a city’s spirit and resilience. After the eras of Maradona, Cavani, and Spalletti, now it’s McTominay and Conte who enter the eternal legend of Napoli. The fourth star is here—and Naples will never forget it.
FAQ
1. How many Serie A titles has Napoli won?
Napoli has won four scudetti, including the latest one this season.
2. Who scored the decisive goal against Cagliari?
Scott McTominay with an incredible overhead kick in the 42nd minute.
3. When was the second goal scored?
The second goal came at minute 51 by Romelu Lukaku.
4. What did Antonio Conte say after the match?
Conte called it the most unexpected title of his career, marked by extreme pressure.
5. How did the city celebrate?
With street parades, fireworks, and music throughout the night.
6. Were there any public order issues?
Yes, two individuals were arrested during the celebrations.
7. Where was the official celebration held?
At Stadio Maradona, with performances by popular local artists.
8. Did Inter win their match?
Yes, Inter also won 2-0, but it wasn’t enough to overtake Napoli.
9. How’s the relationship between Conte and De Laurentiis?
Conte said they’re very different, but both focused on winning.
10. Was Napoli expected to win this title?
Yes, but Inter’s early goal created 22 minutes of tension before Napoli took control.
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