Napoli's Title Hopes Dented in Thrilling Draw Against Verona

Napoli faced a setback in their Serie A title chase after a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Hellas Verona. Despite trailing 2-0 at halftime, Napoli managed a comeback to earn a point. Meanwhile, league leaders Inter Milan extended their lead following a 2-0 victory over Parma.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Milan | Updated: 08-01-2026 09:25 IST | Created: 08-01-2026 09:25 IST
Napoli's Title Hopes Dented in Thrilling Draw Against Verona
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In an unexpected turn of events, Napoli's pursuit of the Serie A title took a hit as they were held to a 2-2 draw by a struggling Hellas Verona side at home.

The defending champions found themselves trailing 2-0 at halftime, only managing to equalize late in the match, thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan capitalized on their competitors' slip-up, securing a 2-0 win against Parma, further reinforcing their position at the league summit ahead of hosting Napoli on Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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