An explosive verbal clash erupted on the sidelines of a recent Serie A match, as Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez confronted Napoli coach Antonio Conte in a heated exchange that recalled their past tensions.
The confrontation took place around the 61st minute of Napoli’s 3-1 victory over Inter. Martínez was reportedly seen gesticulating towards Conte, telling him, "You’re shitting yourself!" while making an offensive gesture.
Conte quickly retorted, with reports indicating he shouted back, "You ***! You have to respect me." The incident highlighted the intense emotions frequently on display in top-tier European football.
?????? Lautaro to Conte during Napoli-Inter (62nd minute):« You are shitting yourself right now! Yes, you are shitting yourself! »Conte replies:« Shoot, shoot, shoot… stocazzo » (vulgar Italian expression).[?? @DAZN_FR]pic.twitter.com/25VvJSNWD2
— Actualité – Serie A (@ActualiteSerieA) October 25, 2025
This is not the first time Martínez and Conte have publicly clashed. The Argentine forward played under Conte when the Italian coached Inter Milan, and they previously had a confrontation in 2021.
Their renewed animosity on the pitch underscores a persistent tension between the two figures, adding another chapter to their contentious relationship.