The remarkable reinvention of Scott McTominay continued in triumphant fashion on Monday night as the former Manchester United midfielder celebrated Napoli's Supercoppa Italiana victory by lighting up a cigar in the dressing room.
Napoli Secure Silverware in Riyadh
Antonio Conte's Napoli side defeated Bologna 2-0 in the Supercoppa Italiana final, played in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. The victory was sealed by a brace from Brazilian winger David Neres, but the contributions of McTominay and fellow Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund were pivotal in navigating the showpiece event.
This marks the second piece of silverware for McTominay since his surprising move from Old Trafford to the passionate, football-mad city of Naples. His first title came during Napoli's dramatic 2024-25 Serie A campaign, where they pipped Inter Milan to the Scudetto by a single point.
Maradona-Era Feat Matched
The Supercoppa triumph holds special historical significance for the club, known affectionately as Gli Azzurri. This is Napoli's first Supercoppa since the 2014-15 season and only their second ever, having first won it in 1990-91. More importantly, it means the club has now won two trophies in a single calendar year for the first time since the legendary Diego Maradona wore their shirt.
"We had fun tonight," stated the club's charismatic president, Aurelio De Laurentiis. "It is not since the Maradona era that we won two trophies in a single calendar year, so that is already important. I tell the fans dream away... always dream."
McTominay's Maverick Status Cemented
The victory cements McTominay's cult-hero status in Naples, where his murals adorn the cobbled streets of the vibrant port city. His celebration—a cigar shared with teammates Luca Marianucci and Antonio Vergara—epitomises his transformation from a utility player at United to a trophy-winning linchpin in Italy.
The competition itself has undergone recent changes. Previously contested only by the Serie A and Coppa Italia champions, the Supercoppa was expanded in 2023 to include the runners-up from both competitions. This four-team format, which saw Napoli defeat AC Milan in the semi-final, is contracted to be held in Saudi Arabia until 2029.
For McTominay, the night symbolised the completion of a stunning personal and professional journey, his swagger now backed by tangible success far from the Premier League spotlight.
