Adedokun Waliyu 
Napoli have been made to wait for their first Serie A title in 33 years, after a late Salernitana equaliser denied them the victory that was needed to secure a historic Scudetto.
A 3-1 defeat for second-placed Lazio at Internazionale had placed destiny in Neapolitan hands, but Boulaye Dia’s goal for Salernitana at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium quietened the rampant celebrations in Naples.
The results leave Napoli 18 points clear of Lazio, with six games to play, and 20 points clear of Juventus, who have seven games of their season remaining.
Napoli fans had flocked into the streets to celebrate a third Scudetto, with the previous two (1987 and 1990) coming during Diego Maradona’s time at the club. Despite the disappointment, Napoli’s next chance to secure the title is Thursday’s visit to Udinese.
Mathías Olivera had scored for Napoli on Sunday, powering a header from a Giacomo Raspadori corner into the net just after the hour mark and it looked like the celebrations could begin. But Salernitana equalised seven minutes from time through forward Dia, who broke into Napoli’s area and struck the ball at by the far post.
Fans had flocked into the streets to celebrate a third Scudetto, with the previous two (1987 and 1990) coming during Diego Maradona’s time at the club.
Earlier on Sunday, Inter came from a goal down to win 3-1 at home against Lazio. A second-half double by Lautaro Martínez and a goal by Robin Gosens cancelled out Felipe Anderson’s first-half strike.
In France, Monaco’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season were dealt a heavy blow after they were thumped 4-0 by visitors Montpellier in their Ligue 1 clash at Stade Louis II on Sunday.
Arnaud Nordin scored a brace to go with goals from Faitout Maouassa and Stephy Mavididi as Montpellier stunned their hosts with a second win in Monaco in 22 attempts and their biggest ever success in the principality. It is their fourth victory in 44 meetings overall. Monaco remain fourth five points behind third-placed Lens.
