Napoli and Udinese fans storm pitch and brawl with belts as Luciano Spalletti’s side claim famous Serie A title win
Fans from both Udinese and Napoli clashed on the pitch after the latter won Serie A on Thursday night.
Victor Osimhen's equaliser in a 1-1 draw at the Dacia Arena was enough for Gli Azzurri to win the title for the first time since 1990.
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Supporters ran onto the pitch to celebrate at the full-time whistle, with wild celebrations also being seen back home in Naples.
However, scenes on the turf turned ugly amid the Napoli joy, with police and stewards having to intervene.
A large number of supporters had made their way onto the playing surface whilst the visiting stars celebrated.
Fans could be seen attacking each other with belts, with officials rushing in to try and stop the violence.
Such actions could overshadow what was a historic night for Napoli as they ended their 33 year wait for a league title.
With five games left to play, they are 16 points clear of Inter Milan at the top of Serie A.
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Napoli have led the race for much of the season, and even reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Fans of Luciano Spalletti's side even tried to take some of players' clothes as they ran onto the pitch.
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Supporters were quick to celebrate the title back in their city of Naples too.
Many watched the match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, and masses of fireworks were launched into the night sky after the full-time whistle.
Joy could be seen amongst many in Italy, with Naples likely to continue the party in the coming days.
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