Higuain Breaks Seria A Goals Record

Gonzalo Higuain broke the record for goals in a Serie A season, scoring a hat-trick to take his total to 36 as Napoli thrashed Frosinone.

The 28-year-old Argentine surpassed Gunnar Nordahl’s record of 35, which had stood since 1949-50.

Higuain struck twice in 17 minutes after the break before netting with a bicycle kick from the edge of the area.

Victory secured second place – and a spot in next season’s Champions League group stage – for Napoli.

They finished two points above Roma, who beat AC Milan 3-1 and will go into the Champions League play-offs.

Juventus, who sealed a fifth successive title in April, finished ninth points clear of Napoli.

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Higuain Breaks Seria A Goals Record

Juventus Win Fifth Straight Seria A Title

Juventus have been crowned Serie A champions for a fifth season in a row after Napoli’s 1-0 defeat at Roma.

Sunday’s 2-1 win at Fiorentina put them on the brink of glory, and Napoli’s failure to win on Monday meant Juve can no longer be caught.

It completes a stunning rise for the Turin side, who were in 12th place and 11 points off the top on 28 October.

However, they have won 24 of their 25 league games since then, drawing the other, to take them clear.

Napoli’s defeat actually denies Juventus the chance to win the title at their own ground. They host Carpi on Sunday at 11:30 BST.

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Inter Win First Seria A Match Played Without Italians

Inter Milan’s victory over Udinese was the first ever Serie A match with no Italians starting for either team.

Striker Stevan Jovetic scored twice as Inter came from a goal down to boost their chances of remaining in the top four.

Cyril Thereau volleyed Udinese ahead, with Jovetic equalising from Mauro Icardi’s cross.

Jovetic chested in Jonathan Biabiany’s cross before substitute Eder scored in injury time to seal the win.

Line-ups

Inter Milan

1Handanovic

55 Nagatomo

25 Miranda

24 Murillo

5 Nunes Jesus Substituted for Perisicat 64’minutes Booked at 82mins

7 Kondogbia Booked at 65mins

83 Felipe Melo

77 Brozovic

10 Jovetic Booked at 31mins

11Biabiany Substituted for D’Ambrosioat 85’minutes

9 Icardi Substituted for Citadin Martinsat 80’minutes

Substitutes

8 Palacio

12 Telles

21 Santon

22 Ljajic

23 Citadin Martins

27 Gnoukouri

30 Carrizo

33 D’Ambrosio

44 Perisic

46 Berni

97 Manaj

Udinese

31 Karnezis

2 Wagué

5 Larangeira Booked at 61mins

30 Felipe Substituted for Matos Santosat 81’minutes

27 Widmer

7 Badu

22 Kuzmanovic

8 Fernandes Substituted for Hallfredssonat 85’minutes

21 Andrade dos Santos Substituted for Pasqualeat 76’minutes

9 Zapata Booked at 86mins

77 Théréau

Substitutes

11 Domizzi

18 Perica

19 dos Santos Torres

20 Lodi

26 Pasquale

34 Iniguez

55 Hallfredsson

75 Heurtaux

88 Matos Santos

89 Piris

97 Meret

99 Balic

Referee:

Domenico Celi

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Inter Win First Seria A Match Played Without Italians

Liverpool Striker Set To Return From Loan

Liverpool Striker To Return From Unsuccessful Loan Spell

Mario Balotelli is set to return to Liverpool from his Serie A loan spell after AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani admitted that the striker is currently falling short of expectations.

The Italy international is on a season-long loan at the San Siro, but has scored just three times in 17 appearances so far.

Mario Balotelli has had a torrid time since his 16 million pounds move from AC Milan

Galliani said: ‘We really like Mario, but he has to convince us to earn a permanent deal.’

Galliani added: ‘Mario is feeling well. He is desperate to stay here at Milan. But like I have said before, he does not merit a permanent deal at the moment.’

Mario Balotelli in action for AC Milan as a loan player

Balotelli, 25, previously played for the Rossoneri  between 2013 and 2014, scoring 30 goals in 54 appearances in all competitions before making a £16million switch to Liverpool.

Liverpool Striker Set To Return From Loan