Antonio Conte's Napoli clung to a 1-point Serie A lead after a controversial 0-0 draw at Parma, but the Italian manager will miss the title decider through suspension.
Inter Milan's 2-2 draw with Lazio keeps the race alive – catch all the drama with BRG365.
Why Was Conte Sent Off?
Conte stole the spotlight for the wrong reasons, dismissed for clashing with Parma staff over "constant injury stops and simulation."
"In English football, you don’t see this nonsense," he fumed post-match. "It’s frustrating when a team tries to kill the game like that."
The red card means he’ll watch Napoli’s final game vs Cagliari from the stands.
Final-Day Fixtures
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Napoli (79pts) vs Cagliari: A draw seals the Scudetto; a loss could hand the title to Inter.
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Inter Milan (78pts) vs Como: Must win AND hope Napoli drop points.
Opta gives Napoli an 83.3% title probability, but their recent form raises alarms – just 2 wins in 8 away games before Sunday’s stalemate.
Conte Admits It’s A Tough Season
The 55-year-old coach showed rare vulnerability: "I’m exhausted. This season has pushed me past my limits. Napoli’s fans are incredible, but the expectations here are sometimes unrealistic."
Despite the pressure, he backed his squad: "The staff will handle the tactics. The Maradona Stadium crowd will be our 12th man."
VAR Denies Napoli Late Winner
Napoli dominated possession but wasted chances – André-Frank Zambo Anguissa hit the post, Matteo Politano’s cross clipped the bar, and David Neres’ stoppage-time penalty was overturned by VAR.
"The last 10 minutes were chaotic," said keeper Alex Meret. "Lucky Inter didn’t win, but we should’ve closed it out."
One Match to Decide It All if Scores Level
If Napoli and Inter finish level on points, a one-off playoff will determine the champion – Napoli would host as the current league leader, per Serie A’s 2023 relegation playoff rules.
