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May 27
30m 35s

How Conte conquered Serie A again

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Napoli won a second Scudetto in three years as a dramatic Serie A title race went down to the final day.


So how did Antonio Conte’s side get the better of Champions League finalists Inter, despite losing their two best players?


And what part did former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay play in the title triumph? 


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: James Horncastle

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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