Coppa Italia final: Cristiano Ronaldo close to tears as Napoli fans party in streets

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Coppa Italia final: Cristiano Ronaldo close to tears as Napoli fans party in streets

Napoli stun favourites Juventus in Italian Cup final

Published: June 18, 2020 10:59 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Napoli defeat Juventus in Coppa Italia final. — Cristiano Ronaldo never had a chance. Arkadiusz Milik converted the decisive spot kick in a penalty shootout as Napoli won its sixth Italian Cup following a 0-0 draw with Juventus on Wednesday. Ronaldo was likely Juventus' last penalty taker but after Paulo Dybala had his shot saved and Danilo blasted high over the goal, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner could only stand at midfield and watch as Napoli won the shootout 4-2. Image Credit: AP

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus lose to Napoli in Coppa Italia final. — Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri said Ronaldo is struggling to regain his famous acceleration speed after the shutdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic. "Unfortunately that's normal when you're not playing games,'' Sarri said. Image Credit: AP

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Juventus lose to Napoli in Coppa Italia final. — While it was played in an empty stadium, the final was another sign of the return to normality in a country hard-hit by the coronavirus. The nearly 35,000 who died from COVID-19 in Italy could have filled half of the 70,000-seat Stadio Olimpico. In an impromptu self-service awards ceremony, Napoli president Aurelio Del Laurentiis and Juventus counterpart Andrea Agnelli placed the medals around players' necks. Italy's president usually does the honors. Image Credit: AP

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