The Cult of Calcio
Defending Serie A champions Napoli got their Scudetto defense back on track with a morale-boosting 3-1 home win over Inter. The Partenopei defied their recent dip in form to end a four-game winless league streak against the San Siro giants.
The sides entered the game in contrasting spirits. Indeed, Napoli sought redemption for a humiliating 6-2 rout at the hands of PSV Eindhoven in midweek Champions League action. It was their second consecutive defeat in all competitions, following a dismal 1-0 Serie A loss at Torino last weekend.
On the other hand, Inter headed into proceedings in a buoyant mood, looking to extend a seven-game winning streak. The Nerazzurri thrashed Royale Union SG…