Wild celebrations erupt as Napoli wins first Serie A title in 33 years

Cork GainesMay 6, 2023, 00:25 IST

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Napoli drew with Udinese to clinch the Serie A championship.
It was the first Italian championship for Napoli in 33 years.

Napoli clinched their first Serie A championship since the days of Diego Maradona.

Napoli needed just a draw in their away match against Udinese, and an equalizer in the 52nd minute from Victor Osimhen proved to be the title clincher as the score ended 1-1. Napoli now has an unbeatable 16-point lead in the table with just five games remaining.

It is Napoli's first Italian championship since 1990, which was led by the great Maradona near the end of his seven seasons with the club during the peak of his career.

The end of the championship drought could be seen and felt back in Naples, where Getty and Reuters photographers captured the wild celebrations. Take a look.

The celebration first erupted at the away game in Udine as fans stormed the pitch.

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One supporters grabbed a souvenir.

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But the real celebration was back in Naples, even at the stadium where the game was being broadcast on the video board.

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And outside of the stadium, thousands flocked to the streets of Naples.

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Many fans were left in tears.

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The fans could be seen climbing on anything that would hold them.

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Images of the great Diego Maradona were seen everywhere.

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This was Napoli's first Italian championship since Maradona led the club to titles in 1987 and 1990.

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Flares were lit around the city.

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The flares gave the celebrations an artistic vibe.

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Even the nuns got in on the celebration.

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Hopefully, this baby won't have to wait 33 years for her next celebration.

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The Piazza del Plebiscito was one large gathering spot.

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Some fans climbed the statue of King of Naples Ferdinand I.

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The party went well into the night.

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Fireworks erupted over the city.

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Fans also stuffed themselves into small cars celebrating the club.

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This one was already adorned with a banner celebrating the club's third title.

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Supporters even took to the water.

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Wild celebrations erupt as Napoli wins first Serie A title in 33 years

The celebration first erupted at the away game in Udine as fans stormed the pitch.

One supporters grabbed a souvenir.

But the real celebration was back in Naples, even at the stadium where the game was being broadcast on the video board.

And outside of the stadium, thousands flocked to the streets of Naples.

Many fans were left in tears.

The fans could be seen climbing on anything that would hold them.

Images of the great Diego Maradona were seen everywhere.

This was Napoli's first Italian championship since Maradona led the club to titles in 1987 and 1990.

Flares were lit around the city.

The flares gave the celebrations an artistic vibe.

Even the nuns got in on the celebration.

Hopefully, this baby won't have to wait 33 years for her next celebration.

The Piazza del Plebiscito was one large gathering spot.

Some fans climbed the statue of King of Naples Ferdinand I.

The party went well into the night.

Fireworks erupted over the city.

Fans also stuffed themselves into small cars celebrating the club.

This one was already adorned with a banner celebrating the club's third title.

Supporters even took to the water.