Napoli President Celebrates Serie A Victory in Los Angeles

De Laurentiis watches Napoli vs. Milan match, attends documentary premiere

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:10am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a soccer match, with the players' uniforms and movements fragmented into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant blue and red.Napoli's president celebrates his club's victory over rivals Milan from his Los Angeles home, as the sport's growing influence in the region takes center stage.Los Angeles Today

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis celebrated his club's recent Serie A championship victory from his residence in Los Angeles on April 6, 2026. De Laurentiis watched the Napoli vs. AC Milan match accompanied by his family and a CBS Sports journalist, who De Laurentiis credited for bringing the team good luck. The president's visit also coincided with the U.S. premiere of a documentary he produced about Napoli's 2025 title win.

Why it matters

Napoli's recent success under De Laurentiis' ownership has helped revive the storied club's legacy, which includes the influence of legendary player Diego Maradona. The president's visit to Los Angeles aimed to showcase the club's achievements to an international audience and build connections with the local soccer community.

The details

During the Napoli vs. Milan match, De Laurentiis was joined by his wife, Jacqueline, and his grandson, John. CBS Sports journalist Marco Messina was also present and recorded the president's enthusiastic reaction to Napoli's victory. After the game, De Laurentiis told Messina, 'Molto, ci hai portato fortuna, sei un portafortuna,' suggesting the journalist's presence had brought the team good luck.

  • The match took place on April 6, 2026.
  • The documentary 'Ag4in' premiered in Los Angeles on April 6, 2026.

The players

Aurelio De Laurentiis

The president of SSC Napoli, who purchased the club in 2004 and has overseen its recent Serie A championship victory in 2025.

Marco Messina

A CBS Sports journalist who was present at De Laurentiis' residence in Los Angeles to cover the Napoli vs. Milan match.

Antonio Conte

The head coach of SSC Napoli, who led the team to the 2025 Serie A title.

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What they’re saying

“Molto, ci hai portato fortuna, sei un portafortuna”

— Aurelio De Laurentiis, President, SSC Napoli

What’s next

De Laurentiis is expected to continue promoting the 'Ag4in' documentary and engaging with the local Los Angeles soccer community during his visit.

The takeaway

Napoli's recent Serie A championship victory and the president's visit to Los Angeles highlight the club's growing international profile and the increasing influence of soccer in the region ahead of major upcoming events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup.