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Napoli’s draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title

Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title | iNFOnews.ca
Napoli's Scott McTominay attempts an overhead kick during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

ROME (AP) — Napoli conceded a goal after 33 seconds in a 1-1 draw at Parma on Sunday that may end its chances of successfully defending the Serie A title.

The result left Napoli six points behind Italian leader Inter Milan, which was visiting Como later with a chance to stretch its lead.

Scott McTominay equalized on the hour mark for Napoli after Gabriel Strefezza scored early on with a play that began with a long ball from Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.

The result ended a five-match winning streak for Napoli.

Parma moved nine points above the relegation zone in 14th.

Earlier, Genoa beat Sassuolo 2-1 with goals from Ruslan Malinovskyi and Caleb Ekuban.

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Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title | iNFOnews.ca
Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte shouts during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)
Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title | iNFOnews.ca
Napoli’s Scott McTominay during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)
Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title | iNFOnews.ca
Napoli’s Scott McTominay, right, celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)
Napoli's draw at Parma may end its chances of defending the Serie A title | iNFOnews.ca
Parma’s Nesta Elphege and Napoli’s Juan Jesus, left, vie for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Parma and Napoli, in Parma, Italy, Sunday, April 12, 2026. (Alberto Mariani/LaPresse via AP)

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