Serie A

WILD Napoli fans dug up a football pitch and tried to nab a player’s shorts after witnessing their team win a first Serie A title in 33 years.Luciano Spalletti’s side went into last night’s clash with Udinese needing just one point to win the league with five games to spare.
Napoli fans were spotted grabbing clumps of the pitch at UdineseCredit: https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/1654239207701770244?s=20
Piotr Zielinski was spotted stripped to his pants after the game
Thousands of supporters made the journey over 500 miles north to watch their side make history.
Their big night didn’t get off to a perfect start, with Sandi Lovric handing Udinese a 13th minute lead.
But Serie A top scorer Victor Osimhen grabbed an equaliser in the 52nd minute to get Napoli over the line.
Upon the final whistle, hordes of Napoli fans invaded the pitch at Stadio Friuli.
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Emotional supporters were seen grabbing clumps of turf and bagging them up as a memento of the monumental occasion.
While others even grabbed their heroes’ shorts – with midfielder Piotr Zielinski spotted stripped down to his pants.
Fans determinedly tried to also get Zielinski’s shirt, although the Polish star managed to keep hold of it as he finally left the field.
Back in Naples, the party was only just getting started.
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Victor Osimhen fired his team to gloryCredit: Alamy
Napoli fans invaded the pitch at the end of the matchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Fans packed out the streets, with the night sky illuminated by fireworks commemorating their city’s achievement.
Supporters decked themselves out in club clobber as they congregated around the Royal Palace of Naples.
The building was lit up in Napoli colours, with some fans donning Diego Maradona shirts in homage to their late, great hero – who inspired them to their last title in 1990.
Napoli’s next match will see them return home victorious as champions.
They host Fiorentina at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday, with the coming weeks set to be one big party for the Naples faithful.
It was party time for fans back in NaplesCredit: AP
Some fans wore Diego Maradona shirts in homage to their late heroCredit: Rex More

NAPLES was lit up last night with fireworks after Napoli clinched their first Serie A title in over three decades.The Italian giants had to do it the hard way as they came from behind against Udinese to claim the vital point that sealed the league crown – their first in 33 years.
Fans were jubilant as Napoli won the Serie ACredit: EPA
They packed the streets to celebrate the title winCredit: Reuters
The sky was lit up with fireworksCredit: AFP
It is the club’s first title in 33 yearsCredit: Reuters
Supporters were kitted out in Napoli coloursCredit: Getty
Many of them were seen letting off flaresCredit: Getty
As they partied into the nightCredit: Getty
Victor Osimhen’s goal in the 52nd minute was enough to earn his side a draw and send the fans into pandemonium at full time.
The skyline of the city was illuminated with fireworks as fans prepared for the night of celebrations.
The club’s supporters then packed out the streets, brandishing Napoli scarves, shirts and flags.
One of the gathering points for fans was outside the Royal Palace of Naples.
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The building had been lit up in the colours of the club as people partied outside.
Many of the party-goers were donning Diego Maradona shirts in tribute to the Argentine legend who was in the side the last time they won the title.
Jubilant supporters were also parading cars that had been decorated in club paraphernalia.
The scenes inside Udinese’s Dacia Arena were more mixed as fans stormed the pitch after the final whistle.
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There were some unsightly scenes as some fans brawled on the pitch while using belts as weapons.
Local cops in riot gear with batons were forced to stop the violent clashes by separating fans with shields.
However, many fans celebrated with the players and collected mementos when they could.
Some fans were spotted cutting grass out of the pitch and putting it into a bag, while some lucky few were able to get clothing from the players.
There were plenty of fans paying tribute to club legend Diego MaradonaCredit: Getty
He was the last captain of the club to win the Serie ACredit: Getty
Napoli’s previous Serie A title came when Maradona captained them to a second title in four seasons in 1990.
But they have eased to the crown in 2023 with five games to spare.
Their point against Udinese takes them 16 clear of second-place Lazio after 33 matches.
They have lost just three times and averaged more than two goals per game.
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It is the third league title in Napoli’s history after the two Maradona won within the space of four years.
It is also the first time since 2001 that a team outside of Juventus, AC Milan or Inter Milan have been crowned Italian champions.
Napoli sealed the title with a draw against UdineseCredit: EPA
Victor Osimhen netted the vital goalCredit: Alamy
And the players like Stanislav Lobotka were modded by fans at full timeCredit: Getty
While some fans cheekily grabbed souvenirs from the Udinese pitchCredit: https://twitter.com/MenInBlazers/status/1654239207701770244?s=20 More

THIS is the shocking moment football fans brawled on the pitch after Napoli clinched their first Serie A title in 33 years.Last night’s nail-biting match ended in a draw between Udinese and Napoli – but the latter needed just a point to seal the title.
Shocking scenes last night after Napoli’s win
Fans were seen using belts as weapons
Cops were forced to break up the brawl
Napoli fans celebrate winning Serie A outside the stadiumCredit: Reuters
And that’s exactly what they managed as Victor Osimhen’s second-half equaliser ended their 33-year wait for a scudetto.
As soon as the final whistle was blown, fans stormed the pitch to celebrate.
But the scenes swiftly got out of hand when police were forced to intervene to calm supporters down.
Shocking photos show several men using their belts as weapons to strike their counterparts.
Local cops in riot gear with batons were forced to stop the violent clashes by separating fans with shields.
In the streets of Naples, thousands of fans rushed outside to celebrate their win.
The city’s skyline has been lit up with fireworks as locals partied the night away below.
Napoli’s previous Serie A title came when Diego Maradona captained them to a second title in four seasons in 1990.
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But they have eased to the crown in 2023 with five games to spare.
Their point against Udinese takes them 16 clear of second-place Lazio after 33 matches.
They have lost just three times and averaged more than two goals per game.
It is the third league title in Napoli’s history after the two Maradona won within the space of four years.
It is also the first time since 2001 that a team outside of Juventus, AC Milan or Inter Milan have been crowned Italian champions.
Fans of SSC Napoli celebrate with flares outside the stadiumCredit: Getty
Celebrations in Naples tonight are expected to go into the early hoursCredit: Reuters
Fans stormed the pitch at full-time
Napoli fans’ party in Piazza Duomo after winningCredit: Rex More

NAPOLI are Serie A champions for the first time since 1990.Luciano Spalletti’s men needed just a point away at Udinese on Thursday evening to seal the title.
Victor Osimhen scored Napoli’s equaliser against UdineseCredit: Getty
The draw clinched the Serie A title for Luciano Spalletti’s menCredit: Reuters
The Napoli fans stormed the pitch at full-timeCredit: Getty
Napoli have not been Italian champions since 1990Credit: Getty
It is Napoli’s first title since the days of Diego MaradonaCredit: Getty
Manager Spalletti was mobbed on the pitchCredit: Getty
The police were forced to calm the celebrations downCredit: Getty
The streets of Naples broke out in celebrationCredit: EPA
Flares were set off following the triumphCredit: Reuters
Chaotic scenes ensued as Napoli fans broke down in tearsCredit: Reuters
Carnage ensued in Naples after the title winCredit: Getty
And that’s exactly what they managed as Victor Osimhen’s second-half equaliser ended their 33-year wait for a scudetto.
The travelling fans stormed the pitch at the final whistle as an outpouring of emotion ensued from players, coaches and fans.
But the scenes did turn a little out of hand when police were forced to storm the field to calm supporters down.
One man was even seen whipping another with his belt as emotions boiled over.
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One man could be seen whipping another with a beltCredit: AFP
There were some unsavoury scenes on the fieldCredit: Reuters
Police clashed with fans at full-time as fans came onto the fieldCredit: Reuters
Napoli fans were in ecstatic mood at their title triumphCredit: AFP
The players received a hero’s reception from the supportersCredit: Getty
It marked a momentous night for the Naples sideCredit: Getty
Napoli’s previous Serie A title came when Diego Maradona captained them to a second title in four seasons in 1990.
But they have eased to the crown in 2023 with five games to spare.
Their point against Udinese takes them 16 clear of second-place Lazio after 33 matches.
They have lost just three times and averaged more than two goals per game.
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Napoli missed the chance to clinch the title in front of their home fans on Sunday when they were held to a 1-1 draw against Salernitana.
And it looked as though they may be made to wait even longer when Sandi Lovric put Udinese in front after 13 minutes.
But Napoli scrambled their way level seven minutes into the second half through Osimhen – who now has 27 goals in all competitions this season.
And that is how it stayed until the final whistle when the jubilant scenes began for everyone associated with the Naples outfit.
It is the third league title in Napoli’s history after the two Maradona won within the space of four years.
It is also the first time since 2001 that a team outside of Juventus, AC Milan or Inter Milan have been crowned Italian champions.
The Napoli players were over the moon at full-timeCredit: EPA More

LAZIO star Ciro Immobile erupted with anger and began punching the dug-out after being taken off by boss Maurizio Sarri.The Italian striker, 33, was named in the starting XI for tonight’s 2-0 victory over Sassuolo.
Lazio striker Ciro Immobile reacted furiously after being subbed tonightCredit: DAZN via Twitter
The striker was spotted smashing his hurt arm against the wall of the dug-outCredit: DAZN via Twitter

His team were leading courtesy of an early strike from Felipe Anderson but the veteran had failed to make much of an impact as they looked to maintain their faint title hopes.
His manager decided to replace him with Pedro on 68 minutes after he had been limited to just one shot by the minnows.
But the Lazio captain was absolutely furious at that decision and his frustrations boiled over as he took his place on the bench.
Immobile, who had a cast on his right arm, was caught by television cameras viciously hitting the dug-out wall.
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The former Borussia Dortmund and Torino forward has struggled with a number of injuries throughout the campaign.
And he was involved in a car crash in Rome just last month which left him with the arm injury, a fractured rib as well as whiplash.
Immobile has scored 12 goals in 33 goals so far this season.
Despite his outburst, Lazio went on to grab a second late on Toma Basic.
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And that means that Napoli’s Serie A title celebration remains on hold after the league leaders’ closest rivals claimed the 2-0 victory.
That result puts Lazio 15 points behind Napoli, who will secure the club’s first Serie A title in 33 years if they get at least a point against Udinese tomorrow.
That would be only the third time Napoli has won Serie A and the first since the Diego Maradona inspired-side of 1990. More