2023-05-05 11:31:35
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They will remember it, this May 4, 2023. In Naples, it was a crazy night after the historic victory of the Azzurri club Thursday evening against Udine. A draw but which brings him the missing point to be crowned Italian champion for only the 3rd time in its history and a first for the southern team for 33 years and the legendary Maradona era.
With our special correspondent in Naples, Blandine Hugonnet
« It’s impossible to describe…it’s amazing! We’ve been waiting for this for too long! exclaims Simone
Like a fiery cloud, joy literally exploded at the foot of Vesuvius. In wild fireworks, smoke and firecrackers. From the Maradona stadium, full to bursting with its 55,000 tifosi facing the ten giant screens to follow a match that was taking place 800 km further north. With the winding streets and the balconies of the palaces, in a whistle, Naples was set ablaze.
« I was going to fly to London, but I decided at the last moment to stay to be there for this evening, it was worth it », says excited Mariacarla. ” The Scudetto of Naples is too important and joyful an event, which we can finally celebrate today “says the supporter.
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A new Napoli star
It’s the liberating kick of Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker, top scorer in Serie A who offered victory to the Parthenopean city. After Maradona, he is the new star of Napoli, enthuses Giancarlo. ” Osimhen, Osimhen, Victor! Today, it is he who will have written the history of the city. And now there is Maradona and just below there is him, with all the players who offered this Scudetto to Naples. »
After three decades and several days of waiting and dashed hopes, the title of Italian champions has made itself long enough. So this night of madness in blue and white will continue even further, assure the bubbling tifosi, who will welcome the players on their return to Naples this Friday, May 5. They will celebrate with them this 3rd crest, the Scudetto, on Sunday during the next home game.
On the sidelines of the celebrations, several people were injured and a 26-year-old man was killed after shots were fired in the city center. At this stage, it is difficult to determine if the shots were fired to celebrate the victory or if they were part of a criminal activity. According to Italian media, the victim is linked to a Neapolitan mafia clan.
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