What is the Scudetto in Italy? Meaning, history, and past winners as Napoli near Serie A championship

Apr 04, 2023 1650

BY: Feargal Brennan

Napoli are on the verge of becoming the new kings of Italy's top football league, the Serie A, as Luciano Spalletti's side storms its way to the title. The club from Naples has dominated the Italian top-flight division in 2022/23, leading the way since September, as they look to make history at their Stadio Diego Armando Maradona this season.

A title win would bring the Italian 'Scudetto' back to Naples for the first time since Diego Maradona inspired them to the league title back in 1990 with wild celebrations set to be triggered across the city. The Italians do league titles slightly differently than other European countries, and The Sporting News details the tradition that will see Napoli as the next team honoured.

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SOURCE: https://www.sportingnews.com

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