Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover European football with a focus on the Italian game. In many ways, Napoli’s dire and lethargic 0-0 draw with Lecce epitomised their season. On their final day wearing the the ...

Lukaku’s stoppage-time winner vs Verona reignites Napoli’s top-four push – but can the veteran truly close the gap to the Milan giants?

Another dramatic round of action saw Roma squander a chance to distance Juventus in the race for a top-four finish

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season with the last kick of the match has ended Napoli’s winless run. Lukaku had played just 41 minutes this campaign following a serious preseason thigh

Napoli's season hit a new low on Tuesday night as they were dumped out of the Coppa Italia quarter-finals by Como. A 1-1 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, where Antonio Vergara struck early in the second half to cancel out a Martin Baturina penalty for Napoli - led to a tense shootout.