News Focus
- FC Internazionale Milano win their 21st Italian league championship with three matches remaining
- Cristian Chivu becomes the first foreign manager since José Mourinho to capture the Serie A title
- Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan score the goals in a 2-0 victory against Parma Calcio
- The club’s sporting director Giuseppe Marotta expresses desire for the Romanian coach to remain long-term
- The Nerazzurri sit 12 points clear of SSC Napoli and hold a 15-point advantage over city rivals AC Milan
FC Internazionale Milano are champions of Italy. The Nerazzurri secured their 21st Scudetto on Saturday following a dominant 2-0 triumph against Parma Calcio at a packed San Siro stadium.
The hosts controlled proceedings from the outset. Marcus Thuram opened the scoring before Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a second to seal the three points. The victory marks their 26th win in 35 league fixtures this campaign.
The triumph holds special significance for manager Cristian Chivu. The Romanian boss, who featured in the club’s famous 2010 treble-winning side as a player, has enjoyed a spectacular debut season in the dugout. He is now the first non-Italian manager to lift the Serie A trophy since Portuguese tactician José Mourinho achieved the feat in 2010.
Club CEO Giuseppe Marotta has already moved to secure the coach’s future. “We hope he stays with us for many years,” Marotta stated following the final whistle. The victory leaves Inter 12 points ahead of nearest challengers SSC Napoli and 15 points clear of second-placed AC Milan with only three matches left to play.
Captain Lautaro Martínez reflected on the achievement with emotion. “It was not easy after what happened last season,” the Argentine striker said. “But we showed great character to come back stronger.” The forward praised the contribution of midfield general Hakan Çalhanoğlu and wing-back Federico Dimarco as vital to their success.
Thousands of supporters celebrated inside the famous Milanese ground as the final whistle confirmed the club’s second star. The achievement adds to a memorable weekend for Italian sport, though the focus at San Siro remained firmly on the Nerazzurri’s domestic dominance.