One person has died and 200 others hurt in Napoli title party

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FOOTBALL One person has died and 200 others hurt in Napoli title party

Abigael Wafula 13:00 - 05.05.2023

Thousands of fans in Udine, at the Stadio Maradona in Naples and all-around southern Italy's biggest city, exploded with joy at the final whistle.

A 26-year-old man died in Naples after being injured by shots fired during a night of celebrations sparked by Napoli winning its third Serie A title, media said on Friday, May 5.

It was also reported that three other people were injured in the same incident in the southern Italian city.

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However, it is not yet clear if the shots were fired as part of the football celebrations, or if it was criminal activity, according to the Corriere della Sera daily.

La Stampa newspaper said the victim, who died after being taken to hospital, was linked to a local mafia clan and police are investigating the matter.

According to further reports from La Stampa, more than 200 people ended up in hospital overnight for injuries sustained during the celebration, from knife wounds to burns from firecrackers and asthma attacks caused by inhaling smoke from flares.

Napoli's 1-1 draw at Udinese on Thursday evening secured their third league title, and their first in 33 years, with a record-equalling five games to play.

Thousands of fans in Udine, at the Stadio Maradona in Naples and all-around southern Italy's biggest city, exploded with joy at the final whistle.

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