Napoli crowned Italian Super Cup champions in Riyadh: Details of the coronation
In a captivating football evening held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Bader Al-Qadi, presented the Italian Super Cup title to Napoli, following their well-deserved 2-0 victory over Bologna in the final. The match was played before a packed stadium, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere that reflected the passion of the Saudi public for international football.
The awards ceremony concluded a highly successful edition of the tournament, which featured intense tactical and technical competition among the participating prestigious Italian clubs. This organizational success further solidifies Saudi Arabia's growing position as a preferred global destination for hosting major sporting events and its proven ability to manage large-scale events according to the highest international standards.
A rich history of the Italian Super Cup in the Kingdom
This hosting is not a one-off event, but rather a link in a long chain of fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Italian Football League. The Kingdom has previously hosted editions of the Italian Super Cup in both Jeddah and Riyadh, witnessing the crowning of giants such as Juventus, Lazio, and Inter Milan. The repeated hosting of this tournament on Saudi soil reflects the depth of sporting relations and the great confidence that international sports organizations place in the Kingdom as a strategic partner capable of ensuring the success of global events.
Sports are at the heart of Vision 2030
Organizing this tournament is part of ongoing and intensive efforts to enhance the sports scene in the Kingdom and attract high-quality international events. These steps are fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, specifically the Quality of Life Program, which aims to diversify entertainment and sports options for citizens, residents, and visitors, and to solidify the Kingdom's position as a global hub for sports and tourism, thus contributing to strengthening the national economy and diversifying non-oil revenue streams.
Italian praise for the organization
For their part, Napoli officials and players expressed their immense joy at winning the title in Riyadh, praising the warm welcome and hospitality they received from the moment they arrived. They also commended the quality of the organization and the stadium infrastructure, emphasizing that holding the Italian Super Cup in the Kingdom directly contributed to enhancing the tournament's technical and popular appeal, and gave it significant international media attention, thus boosting the popularity of Italian football in the Middle East.
