@dailymailsport: Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has proposed a series of radical changes to football, including cutting match length to just 50 minutes, amid fears the game is losing younger audiences. The Serie A chief, whose side Napoli won the title in 2022-23 and currently sit second behind Inter Milan, suggested games should be split into two 25-minute halves with a focus on in-play time rather than traditional stoppage time. Speaking to The Athletic, the 76-year-old outlined bold ideas aimed at modernising football and keeping it engaging for the next generation. With Napoli out of the Champions League and Coppa Italia this season, De Laurentiis believes significant changes are needed to the sport’s format to maintain its appeal and adapt to evolving viewing habits. #napoli #football #sports #news #Soccer

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