Also known as: Champions Napoli · the Neapolitans
Napoli — Italian Serie A club competing in the 2025-26 league season, currently trailing Inter Milan in the title race.
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The Namibian
Napoli beat Cremonese 4-0 on Friday
“Napoli made sure that Inter Milan will have to wait at least another week to win the Serie A title with a thumping win 4-0 over Cremonese on Friday.”
Napoli make Inter wait for Serie A glory by thumping CremoneseThe Namibian
Napoli drew 1-1 at Parma
“Inter Milan put one hand on the Serie A title on Sunday after coming back from two goals down to win 4-3 in a thrilling match at Como and move nine points clear of Napoli, who could only draw 1-1 at Parma.”
Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at ComoThe Namibian
Napoli fought back twice to draw 2-2 at home against Roma
“Napoli lost ground in their pursuit of the two Milan clubs but held on to third in Serie A as they fought back twice to draw 2-2 at home against fourth-placed Roma on Sunday.”
Napoli salvage point after Malen twice puts Roma aheadThe Namibian
Napoli secured 3-2 victory at Genoa, remaining in third place
“Rasmus Hojlund's penalty deep into added-on time snatched a 3-2 victory at Genoa on Saturday and kept champions Napoli hanging on in the Serie A title race.”
Hojlund the hero as Napoli snatch late win at GenoaThe Namibian
Napoli lost 3-2 at home to Chelsea in Champions League
“Napoli blew a 2-1 half-time lead that would have been enough to qualify for the competition's play-offs before losing 3-2 at home to Chelsea on Wednesday.”
Conte focussed on Serie A after Napoli's Champions League exitThe Namibian
Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly is part of the Terenga Lions squad
“The Terenga Lions squad, built around Mane and Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly, seems stronger now after playing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.”
Algeria, Senegal look cut above Group C rivalsBelgium captain Youri Tielemans said Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring in his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal" for both player and team ahead of their June 15 tournament opener against Egypt.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring in his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal" for both player and team ahead of their June 15 tournament opener against Egypt.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Scotland return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, determined to break a history of group-stage exits after 12 previous failed attempts at major tournaments. With an experienced squad featuring players from Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Napoli, and the new 48-team format offering expanded knockout qualification, Scotland opens against Haiti before facing Morocco and Brazil in Group C.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after a 4-1 win at Cremonese on the final day of Serie A, joining Roma in the top four. AC Milan's 2-1 defeat by Cagliari and Juventus's loss in a delayed derby left both clubs outside the Champions League positions.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons with a 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory comes under first-season coach Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi after Inter's collapse last season.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title and third in six seasons this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli. The title race is overshadowed by a brewing referee scandal involving the head of Serie A and Serie B referees that threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has scored eight goals in Europe this season, hopes his performances will inspire Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich, with the first leg in Paris.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Napoli defeated Cremonese 4-0 on Friday, preventing Inter Milan from clinching the Serie A title that week. Inter now need four points from five remaining games to secure their 21st league crown.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan lead Napoli and second-placed AC Milan by 12 points with five matches remaining and could seal their 21st league crown this weekend. The champions could win the Scudetto with four matches to spare if they beat Torino and Napoli fail to win against Cremonese on Friday.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Como 4-3 on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points over Napoli, who drew 1-1 at Parma. With six matches remaining, Inter has what appears to be an unassailable lead in the Italian league.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan won 1-0 against Scotland at Hampden Park through a late goal by Junya Ito, extending Scotland's streak without a home friendly victory to 10 years. The match served as preparation for both teams ahead of their World Cup campaigns.
29 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan visit Fiorentina on Sunday seeking to maintain an eight-point Serie A lead, though recent defeats in the Milan derby and Champions League have dented their form ahead of Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland next week.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan drew 1–1 with Atalanta at home on Saturday after Nikola Krstovic's 82nd-minute equalizer, which Inter's coaching staff disputed, allowing AC Milan to close the gap in the title race. Napoli beat Lecce 2–1 with Scott McTominay returning from injury as a substitute.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Napoli drew 2-2 at home against fourth-placed Roma on Sunday, with Donyell Malen scoring twice for Roma and Alisson Santos equalizing in the 82nd minute. The result leaves Serie A champions Napoli 11 points behind leaders Inter and three adrift of second-placed Milan.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski scored in the 90th minute as Inter Milan beat Juventus 3-2 on Saturday to move eight points clear at the top of Serie A. AC Milan remain second after Luka Modric's late goal secured a 2-1 win at Pisa.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, including a penalty in added time, to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Napoli over Genoa on Saturday. The win kept the injury-hit champions in third place, six points behind leaders Inter Milan.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan visit Sassuolo on Sunday with the chance to extend their Serie A lead to eight points while AC Milan are unavailable due to the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at San Siro. Inter are on an 11-match unbeaten streak and targeting the Scudetto after Napoli's win last season.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Following their Champions League elimination to Chelsea, Napoli coach Antonio Conte says the injury-hit team must now concentrate on defending their Italian league title. Despite their slump in form, Conte defended his record, noting that Napoli won the Serie A title and Italian Supercup in his 18 months at the club despite serious player absences.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifteen teams have already qualified for the Champions League knockout rounds, with seventeen more competing for remaining places in the final round of the league phase. Arsenal and Bayern Munich are assured of top-eight finishes, while PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Tottenham are among the clubs battling to secure direct passage to the last 16 this week.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan came back from two goals down to beat promoted Pisa 6-2 on Friday, moving six points clear at the top of Serie A with their ninth win in a 10-match unbeaten run.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →