US EditionNapoli's Title Defence Dented by Draw at Parma
Scott McTominay equalized for Napoli, but the draw left the champions six points behind Inter Milan with six matches remaining.
- On Sunday, April 12, 2026, Napoli drew 1-1 at Parma after Gabriel Strefezza scored within 36 seconds, with Scott McTominay equalizing on the hour mark in a result that dents the reigning champions' Serie A title defense.
- Napoli manager Antonio Conte admitted the early concession forced his team to face a deep-lying defensive setup at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, though he praised his players' commitment despite the tactical disadvantage.
- Both teams were reduced to 10 men for the second half following a tunnel bust-up, complicating the tactical battle as Napoli struggled to break down Parma's defensive solidity.
- This result leaves Napoli six points behind league leaders Inter Milan, and with only six matches remaining, the path to a third Scudetto now appears increasingly difficult.
- Elsewhere in Serie A, Genoa moved to 13th place with a 2-1 win over Sassuolo, while Parma sits level on 36 points in 14th, keeping the bottom half of the table competitive.
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The men of Antonio Conte couldn't do better than a draw in Parma and gave the Interistes the opportunity to head for the Italian champion title.
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Independent EspañolROME (AP) — The Napoli scored a goal at 33 seconds and ended up tied on Sunday 1-1 with the Parma, a result that could wipe out his chances of successfully defending the Serie A title.
This time the victory of short snout has not arrived. Naples stops in Parma and slows down the race of the Scudetto. The L. 1-1 of the "Tardini" is a result that weighs, because it arrives against a team in struggle for salvation and because it leaves the blues to -6 by the leading Inter, engaged this evening against the Como. Antonio Conte's team came from an incredible series of 5 wins all with just one goal, the last two for 1 to 0. This time…
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