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scudetto
What does scudetto mean?
Slang for the Serie A title; the champions wear a small shield badge the following season.
"They clinched the scudetto with a game to spare."
Origin
Italian for 'little shield', from the tricolour badge worn by champions.
Frequently asked questions
What does scudetto mean?
It is the Italian term for the Serie A league championship, whose winners wear a small tricolour shield badge on their shirts the following season.
Why is the Italian title called the scudetto?
The word means 'little shield' in Italian, referring to the green-white-red shield badge that champions display.
Which league does the scudetto belong to?
It refers to the champions of Serie A, the top division of Italian football.
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