Summary

  • Napoli end 33-year wait to win Serie A with draw at Udinese

  • Osimhen's second-half equaliser proved decisive for visitors

  • Napoli last won league title in 1990 when Diego Maradona was captain

  1. Napoli win Serie A for third timepublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    After 33 years of hurt, Napoli have won the Serie A for the first time since a Diego Maradona-inspired side lifted the trophy in 1990.

    Read how they got over the line in my report.

    And get all the reaction from Brighton's late Premier League win over Manchester United right here.

    Enjoy!

    Napoli players celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Napoli fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images
    Napoli fans celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  2. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    At 64 Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti, who twice won the Coppa Italia with Roma, becomes the oldest manager to win Serie A.

    At 64 boss Luciano Spalletti, who twice won the Coppa Italia with Roma, becomes the oldest manager to win Serie A.Image source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    I reckon only Haaland is clear.

    Just how good is Victor Osimhen?

    Victor Osimhen surrounded by supportersImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'It's just magnificent'published at 21:58 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    Napoli fansImage source, Getty Images

    European broadcaster James Horncastle on BBC Radio 5 Live: "They've had to go all the way to the Slovenian border to do it, but who cares! It's just magnificent after 33 years.

    "No one put Napoli within the top-four, let alone winning the league. It is extraordinary. There have been so many highlights, I don't think you can say it's been completely planned either.

    "It's all fitted together and it's also probably a product of dysfunction in Serie A.

    "As much as this last week has felt like a disappointment because they didn't wrap it up last week, they've won it with five games to spare!"

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:55 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

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    I live close to Naples and the people are going as wild as they did when Italy won the Euros. Given Naples is my preferred Italian team, I can at least enjoy the celebrations this time!

    Danny

  6. 'We feel this power' - what Scudetto means to Naplespublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    Napoli fansImage source, Getty Images

    Alex Bysouth, BBC Sport

    Naples is a city embracing success. You can see it, hear it, feel it. It's in the eyes and the smiles, the playful chatter and swaggering strides. Neapolitans can taste it, they're living every moment of it.

    Napoli have cantered to a first title since 1990. Flags hailing the club's third championship hang from balconies, banners with "100% campione" ripple in the breeze. Even the usually superstitious Neapolitans have for months acknowledged this is their year.

    Some feared the city won't cope with a party 33 years in the making. I Partenopei's game against Salernitana last Sunday was even moved back 24 hours as officials feared the potential forhuge celebrations would clashwith a major comic book convention.

    That ended in a draw and those celebrations were put on hold, but they can finally be cranked up to full volume after Napoli clinched the title as far away from home as it is possible for them to travel in Serie A, at Udinese.

    Read Alex's full piece here

  7. Tears of joypublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    Daniele Palumbo
    BBC Journalist, London

    Napoli fans are in another world.

    It is such an emotional moment for many people who have moved to the UK many years ago and now they see their deepest connection to Italy winning the Serie A title.

    Not only Napoli, I'm sure everyone will enjoy seeing these celebrations unfolding.

    Napoli fan celebrates
    Napoli fan celebrates
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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

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    Forza Napoli! Shows what a patient long term approach can do

    Aguri

  9. Postpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

    Napoli win first Serie A title in 33 years

    WHAT. IT. MEANS.

    Napoli fansImage source, Reuters
    Napoli fansImage source, Getty Images
    Napoli fansImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:39 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

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    And meanwhile in Naples, the sky is about to fall. Forza Napoli

    Helena

  11. champagne moment

    Napoli win the Serie Apublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 4 May 2023
    Breaking

    Over three decades of hurt come to an end tonight. There's a pitch invasion, tears of joy. Napoli are the Italian champions. Nobody came close.

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 90+3 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    HISTORY!

  13. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    One more minute.

  14. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    Can't delay the inevitable forever Tim. The flags are waving, the songs are being sung. 90 seconds to go.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:36 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

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    Come on Udinese - or no sleep for a week.

    Tim

  16. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    Udinese have a free-kick on the edge of their own box. Two minutes to go.

  17. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    Three minutes added on. Three minutes between Napoli and history.

  18. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    And Napoli take it short and keep it in the corner. They're not risking anything.

  19. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Udinese 1-1 Napoli

    Rare attack as we rapidly approach full-time. Victor Osimhen goes down the right before winning a corner.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:33 British Summer Time 4 May 2023

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    I had a season ticket for Napoli in the 90s and watched them get relegated. Their recent trajectory has been outstanding and the fans really deserve this title. Forza Napoli!

    Martin