News Focus
- Juventus and AC Milan miss out on Champions League qualification
- AS Roma and Como secure top-four finishes for next season
- Turin derby delayed due to violent fan clashes and serious injuries
- Antonio Conte announces he is leaving Napoli immediately
- US Lecce guarantee Serie A safety with final day victory
The final day of the Serie A season brought chaos and disappointment for two of Italy’s biggest clubs. Both Juventus and AC Milan failed to finish inside the top four. They will not play in the Champions League next season.
AS Roma secured their place in Europe’s top competition with a 2-0 victory away to Verona. Paulo Dybala provided two assists for teammates to score. Meanwhile, Como achieved a historic result with a 4-1 win at Cremonese. This marks their first qualification for the Champions League.
The city of Turin witnessed shocking scenes of violence. The derby match between Torino and Juventus started one hour late. Police clashed with supporters outside the stadium. A Juventus fan is now in critical condition after the disturbances. The away supporters’ section remained empty during the match as a protest against the violence. The game itself finished in a 2-2 draw.
AC Milan suffered a heavy defeat at home to Cagliari. The loss ended any hope of European football for the Rossoneri. Angry fans gathered outside the stadium to protest against the club’s management and ownership.
At Napoli, manager Antonio Conte confirmed he is leaving the club. His announcement came after a 1-0 defeat to US Lecce. The result secured Lecce’s place in Serie A for another season. Conte stated he was unable to unite the players and supporters. The Napoli president expressed his respect for the coach but admitted an offer from the United States had been received.