Napoli secured a 3-1 victory over Como in Serie A, with Scott McTominay’s early goal setting the tone for a dominant performance. Romelu Lukaku and David Neres added to the scoreline, extending Napoli’s lead at the top of the table. A late own goal gave Verona a hard-fought win over Venezia.
Results for: Napoli
Napoli secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Palermo in the Italian Cup’s Round of 16, but the match was overshadowed by fan violence and clashes between rival supporters. Cyril Ngonge’s brace and goals from Juan Jesus, David Neres, and Scott McTominay sealed Napoli’s win, while Palermo’s night was further soured by a red card.
Juventus, despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, failed to find the back of the net against a resolute Napoli side, resulting in a goalless draw in Serie A. Both managers expressed mixed feelings about the result, with Juventus coach Thiago Motta highlighting Napoli’s defensive prowess and Napoli manager Antonio Conte emphasizing the need for better ball execution from his team.
Juventus’s scoreless streak continued in Serie A, drawing 0-0 against Napoli. Despite dominating possession, Juventus failed to find the back of the net, extending their goal drought in domestic competition. Napoli, on the other hand, had several close calls, but Michele Di Gregorio’s impressive performance in goal kept Juventus in the game.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has joined Turkish club Galatasaray on loan from Serie A champions Napoli. The move comes after Osimhen signed a contract extension with Napoli last December, but he was not included in their squad for the current season. Galatasaray will pay €6 million for the loan and Napoli retains the option to extend his contract until 2027.
Napoli winger David Neres was robbed at gunpoint by two men after his team’s victory over Parma on Saturday night. The incident occurred when the men smashed a window in the van Neres was leaving the stadium in. Neres’ wife, Kira Winona, explained the incident on Instagram and apologized to fans for her husband’s inability to sign autographs.
Napoli secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Parma in Serie A thanks to stoppage-time goals from Romelu Lukaku and Andre Zambo Anguissa. The win lifted Napoli to fourth in the standings, while Parma’s hopes for a second surprise win were dashed.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been left out of Napoli’s Serie A squad for the season after a move to Chelsea or Saudi Arabia fell through. Despite a contract extension until 2026, Osimhen’s high wage demands and Napoli’s rejection of Al-Ahli’s offer left him without a new club.
Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay has left Manchester United after 22 years to join Serie A club Napoli for a fee of €30.5 million. This marks the end of a long journey for the 27-year-old, who joined the Red Devils at the age of five and went on to make 178 Premier League appearances. McTominay’s transfer comes just days after Napoli signed Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has criticized the current financial rules that force clubs to sell players, particularly academy graduates, in order to comply with regulations. This comes as Scott McTominay is set to join Napoli, a move that will allow United to further strengthen their squad before the transfer deadline. Ten Hag highlighted the impact these rules have on the club, particularly in the case of McTominay, who has been a key player for United. The transfer window has seen significant activity at Old Trafford, with United spending over £150 million on new players while also exploring potential departures.