Napoli and Inter both plan Scudetto celebrations for Friday | OneFootball

Napoli are making plans for the Scudetto celebration on Friday, including the presence of the Serie A trophy and medals, followed by an open-top bus parade on Sunday or Monday.

Both Napoli’s match against Cagliari at the Stadio Maradona and Inter’s trip to Como will kick off simultaneously on Friday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CET) to ensure fairness.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 19: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale poses for a photo with the Serie A TIM Scudetto title trophy at full-time following the team’s draw in the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

There is only one scenario that could force a play-off, if Napoli lose and Inter draw, but the preparations are assuming Antonio Conte’s side will secure the title.

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli will therefore be present in Naples, along with the Serie A trophy and medals to be presented to the squad after the final whistle.

Title will go to either Napoli or Inter

epa11671978 Inter’s supporters during the Italian Serie A soccer match AS Roma vs FC Inter at Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 20 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI

With the importance of the match in mind, the local authorities have organised three big screens around the city where fans who don’t have tickets to the game can gather to watch together.

There are also plans for an open top bus parade to take the squad around the city, with the date set for either Sunday or Monday.

They cannot leave it much later, considering Napoli have many players who will be leaving for international duty.

As for Inter, La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that they have requested the award of the Serie A trophy in Como on Friday rather than the original plan to schedule an event at San Siro on Sunday.