Napoli’s frenzied championship enthusiasm became law

On matchday 33 of the Italian Football First League (Serie A), Napoli drew 1-1 with Udinese and became champion with a 16-point lead over their closest follower, Lazio.

Corriere dello Sport, “Champion of Naples. Kneel before you”, it was stated that the championship that came after 33 years is unlike any other, and Napoli won a championship like no other by making themselves inaccessible. On the Napoli championship in the newspaper, “The championship that comes 33 years after Maradona won. A great Napoli universally recognized: a great game, great surprises and a crazy illusion.”

With the headline “Naples in the sky”, La Gazzetta dello Sport announced the Serie A championship for the blue and white team. Napoli was said to have come to a happy ending after 33 years of waiting, and this wait has been prolonged by losing points in recent weeks. The newspaper called the championship the “president’s best film”, since the president of Naples, Aurelio De Laurentiis, is the filmmaker. Napoli, which was bought by President De Laurentiis in 2004, was promoted to Serie B in 2006, Serie A in 2007, qualified for the Champions League in 2011 and won the Italian Cup in 2012. Shared which he won, and in 2023, had his name written across the top of Serie A. It was emphasized that assists from 22-year-old Georgian football player Khvicha Kvaratshelia and 24-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen made a great contribution to the success. of Napoli with 22 goals.

The Tuttosport newspaper said: “Have you seen Maradona?” With his headline, it was striking that Napoli enjoyed the championship for the first time in 33 years after Maradona.

A PERSON DIED DURING CELEBRATIONS

The victory was celebrated throughout the night in the city, as thousands of Napoli fans took to the streets.

At the celebrations in the city, where many fireworks were launched, firearms and explosives also caused loss of life and injuries. According to Italian media reports, a 26-year-old teenager was injured during the celebrations and died while being taken to hospital. Police were said to be investigating whether the youngster was shot or deliberately killed during the celebrations, and that the incident may not be related to the championship celebrations.

It was reported that 3 more people were injured by gunshots during the celebrations. (AA)