36th Italian Super Cup 'EA Sports FC Supercup' Set to Kick off Tomorrow in Riyadh

Riyadh, January 17, 2024, SPA -- The competitions of the 36th edition of the Italian football Super Cup “EA Sports FC Supercup” will kick off tomorrow, marking the fourth edition on Saudi soil.
The matches will take place at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh from January 17 to 22, with the participation of four teams: Inter Milan, Napoli, Lazio, and Fiorentina, following a knockout system.
Tomorrow will witness a match between Napoli, the champion of the Italian League “Serie A”, and Fiorentina, the runner-up in the Italian Cup “Coppa Italia”. Both teams are aiming to secure their first titles in the Kingdom. Napoli currently occupies the eighth position in the league with 31 points, whereas Fiorentina holds the fourth spot with 34 points.
Inter Milan, the reigning champion of the “Coppa Italia” from the previous edition, initiates its campaign to defend the title the day after tomorrow. Their opponent will be Lazio, presently positioned second in the "Serie A." Both teams have each clinched a championship in the Kingdom.
Lazio secured the EA Sports FC Supercup in 2019 by defeating Juventus with a score of (3-1), while Inter claimed the title last year after defeating their traditional rivals AC Milan with a score of (3-0).
The Kingdom's hosting of this championship aligns with its commitment to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030, falling under the Quality of Life program. This initiative has garnered global attention as the country embraces numerous major sports tournaments and events, emphasizing its dedication to enhancing the quality of life.
--SPA