We have scattered the big 3 in Italy - Napoli coach Conte boasts

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has taken a swipe at Serie A’s traditional giants, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus, during one of his first press conferences ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Conte, whose Napoli side claimed the Scudetto last season, pointed out the shift in power within Italian football.

Speaking to reporters, he declared, “The big three have been ousted, and that’s a source of pride. When you wear the Scudetto on your shirt, by definition, you're among the favourites. We must be fully aware of this.”

Napoli continues to strengthen their squad with high-profile signings, including Kevin De Bruyne, Lorenzo Lucca, and Noa Lang, making them strong contenders to retain their title.

Napoli clinched the 2024/25 Serie A title, their fourth overall and second in three seasons, by defeating Cagliari 2-0 in the final match.

They finished with 82 points, narrowly edged out Inter Milan by a single point. Inter pushed Antonio Conte's Napoli side to the final matchday, keeping the title race tight until the very end.