Serie A: Naples falls to Venice, the red lantern

It’s a defeat which could well mark the end of Max Allegri’s adventure with Naples. Already defeated in the middle

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Naples suffered a 1-0 defeat to bottom-placed Venice in Serie A.
Akor Adams scored the decisive goal to secure Venice's first points of the league season.
The victory marks Venice's first win against the Neapolitans in 84 years.

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Naples suffered a 1-0 defeat against bottom-placed Venice in Serie A following a goal from former Montpellier forward Akor Adams. The loss came shortly after a midweek Champions League defeat to Villarreal, leaving the club stagnant in ninth place in the league table.

Venice secured its first victory of the league season and its first win against the Neapolitans in 84 years. The result puts further pressure on manager Max Allegri, who also reportedly faces a strained relationship with Kevin De Bruyne.

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Serie A: Naples falls to Venice, the red lantern

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