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The Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Napoli's savvy Scott McTominay decision revealed with Serie A champions set to benefit from Scotland ace's mega stardom
SCOTT McTOMINAY has taken Naples by storm since making the move last summer. Now, Napoli have made a shrewd move to PROFIT from the mania surrounding the Scotland hero. 3 3 3 McTominay, 28 sealed a £25million switch to the Serie A giants from Manchester United last season. He seemed to immediately get a new lease of life and has never looked back. Establishing himself as a fans' favourite from the off, McTominay finished the season as THE undisputed hero in the eyes of Napoli's famously fanatic band of followers. The fandom only heightened when the Hampden hero netted a stunning overhead kick to send Napoli on their way to a 2-0 win over Cagliari on the final day of the season - a victory that saw them crowned champions of Italy. On the same night, he was also named Serie A's MVP for the 2024/25 season. In the days that followed, McTominay thrilled fans by being front and centre of the wild celebrations that followed. Napoli supporters have shown their love for the Scotland star in many weird, wonderful and extravagant ways. A stunning shrine to the midfield ace appeared in the city centre, pizzas have been named in his honour and one fan even got a TATTOO. The incredible ink didn't, however, bear McTominay's name, instead carrying 'McFratm'. Like McTominay himself, his nickname has taken the Italian football world by storm. Scott McTominay dances with old fan while puffing on cigarette as never-ending Napoli title party continues Coined by a teammate, the player himself revealed it was his favourite of all the nicknames he'd been given, with McTerminator among the others. McFratm basically translates to 'McBro' and many Napoli fans have taken to referring to the midfielder by the term instead of his actual name. It's born from the Neapolitan word 'fratermo' which means 'my brother.' It's appeared on scarves, T-shirts and even on the mural in Naples. But that could all be about to change after Napoli made a big decision. According to Gazzetta, Napoli have TRADEMARKED 'McFratm.' The shrewd move means the club are hoping to benefit commercially from the incredible buzz surrounding McTominay. Napoli filed for the trademark in the middle of last month and covers nine different product categories. It means the club will be able to license and realise an abundance of 'McFratm' merchandise as well as using it for marketing and promotional purposes.
CNA
26-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Euphoric Napoli fans flood streets for champions tour by land and sea
NAPLES, Italy : Hundreds of thousands of Napoli fans gathered in the city on Monday to celebrate the club's second Serie A championship in three years, with the streets turning into a sea of the team's blue colours during an open-top bus parade. Naples erupted with joy on Friday evening as Napoli sealed the Scudetto with a 2-0 home win over Cagliari, turning the city upside down in a blaze of fireworks, flares and unfiltered euphoria as celebrations lit up the night sky. The party rolled on into Monday as a ship carrying the team and the trophy docked at the port of Naples, where two open-top buses awaited to take the champions on a triumphant drive through the city before returning to the ship to continue the celebrations into the night. After winning the title two years ago, the club were not able to have an open bus parade but a million people are expected on the streets this time. For Napoli's top scorer in Serie A, Romelu Lukaku, the celebration turned emotional as he marked his second Scudetto — having lifted the trophy with Inter Milan in 2021. "Too much emotion, we did a great job and I'm happy for all these people, as well as for us, the team, the club and the coach. We never gave up and we deserved this success," the Belgian striker told Rai from the bus. Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka also relished the atmosphere. "I'm very happy to be able to celebrate with these fans, for me they are as spectacular as the city and the team. This is Naples," he said.
CNA
22-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Napoli fans calm as city holds breath for Scudetto showdown
NAPLES, Italy : As a thrilling season comes to an end, Napoli fans remain calm and confident as the city prepares for a historic night with the Serie A title hanging in the balance ahead of Friday's final match. The season has gone right down to the wire, with Napoli and Inter Milan battling for supremacy. Napoli hold a slender one-point lead heading into Friday's finale at home against Cagliari while Inter play at Como at the same time. After stumbling to two consecutive draws, the title race may have become too close for comfort for the Campania club, after stumbling to two consecutive draws. But the optimism is still there. "Last week was nervous because we didn't get the result. But I am confident we will win this tomorrow," Mario Verde, a cafe owner on the island of Capri told Reuters. Now the fans of the football-mad city are preparing for the party. Light blue floods the streets as Napoli shirts drape from balconies and shop-fronts, the city holding its breath ahead of the most thrilling finale in years. "A win for Napoli is special because it's a win for the entire south of Italy. The north often looks down on the south. They win most of the titles. So this title would be for the south," Verde added. The city of Naples is getting ready for the evening, with over 450,000 people having queued for tickets to the final match. Authorities are expecting enormous crowds throughout the city. Twenty big screens will be set up across Naples as fans gather to witness the club's potential fourth Scudetto - and their second in just three years, but fans are not taking anything for granted. "Here in Naples, we don't talk about victory yet because we are very superstitious, but we usually say one thing: 'It won't happen, but if it does...'," fellow Napoli fan Giuseppe Coppola said with a smile. About 660 kilometres to the north, the mood is similarly calm among Inter fans, who also have the Champions League final against Paris St Germain to look forward to at the end of the month. "I'll just watch — it's not in our hands. We'll experience it calmly," life-long Inter Milan fan Andrea Comin told Reuters by email, adding he was not worried. "I believe the team has been focused on the Champions League final for quite some time now," he added when asked if he was concerned that the European title had taken priority over Serie A for Inter.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
League title all that matters for Conte at Napoli
Antonio Conte's Napoli lead Serie A by three points over Inter Milan heading into the final three games of the season. (EPA Images pic) MILAN : Napoli go into the final three games of the season as Serie A leaders, and for their fans and manager that is the only focus for now, Antonio Conte said on Saturday. Conte's side have a three-point lead over Inter Milan, but even after a season which has exceeded all expectations at Napoli, there is constant media speculation over whether the coach will remain at the club next season. At a press conference before Sunday's home game with Genoa, when Conte was asked if the Napoli fans were asking him questions about his future, his response included the words of a famous Italian song. 'Trust me, the fans in this moment don't ask me this question,' Conte said with a smile. 'The fans, apart from thanking me, they ask if we will win. And I answer that we will certainly try, as we are doing. This is their only question. 'The rest? It's boredom, Franco Califano, 'Everything else is boredom'.' Napoli will kick off against Genoa knowing Inter's result away to Torino. 'Regardless, there will be pressure, we have to be good at directing it in a positive manner, as long as it is a help to remain concentrated, have desire and motivation,' Conte said. 'I think the final two games we will play at the same time, and that will be even better. 'Playing first, playing later, we know that nothing will change, we have to think about our game.' Conte also gave an update on the injury situation. '(Stanislav) Lobotka returned to the group yesterday, he trained again today, there is still a fitness test tomorrow morning to make the best decision,' Conte said. '(David) Neres was back training partially yesterday, I think he can be called up for the bench, also to savour the atmosphere again. '(Alessandro) Buongiorno is still at a standstill and Juan Jesus, who is dying to return, he says he is ready but the doctors are holding him back.' The manager was asked what has been most important for is Napoli side. 'It all depends and starts from the head,' Conte replied. 'Then what the fans ask of us, the heart, ours cannot be doubted, and then there are the legs which must be trained. But what moves everything is the head.' Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
