News Focus
- Inter Milan claim Serie A championship with victory over Parma at San Siro
- Nerazzurri secure Scudetto with three rounds left to play
- Barella and Thuram credit squad unity for bouncing back from last season’s losses
- Title won under new manager Cristian Chivu after Simone Inzaghi’s departure
- Club remains in hunt for domestic Double with Coppa Italia final against Lazio ahead
Inter Milan have won the Serie A title. They secured the championship with three matches remaining in the season.
The club defeated Parma at the San Siro on Sunday evening. They required only a draw to confirm their status as champions. Instead, they claimed a comfortable victory.
Marcus Thuram opened the scoring shortly before the half-time break. He collected a pass from Piotr Zieliński and finished past the opposition goalkeeper. Henrikh Mkhitaryan added a second goal in the second period following an assist from captain Lautaro Martínez.
This triumph represents a major recovery for the team. Last season concluded with disappointment when they lost heavily in the Champions League final. They also finished one point behind Napoli in the domestic standings. Many supporters feared the successful period had ended. These concerns increased when manager Simone Inzaghi departed.
Cristian Chivu has replaced Inzaghi on the bench. The Romanian coach has now delivered the league trophy during his first season. The team could still achieve a domestic double this month. They face Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on May 13th.
Thuram spoke to DAZN Italia after the final whistle. He praised his teammate Barella highly. The French forward described the Italian as one of the best players in the world. He believes Barella offers immense value to both Inter and the national team. Thuram stated that Barella ranks as the finest Italian player currently. He expressed confusion about previous criticism directed at the midfielder.
Thuram also discussed the atmosphere within the squad. He noted that Barella serves as one of the team captains. The striker observed that the players enjoy spending time together away from the training ground. He identified this friendship as the club’s main strength.
Barella also gave an interview to the same broadcaster. He expressed delight at winning the championship. The midfielder confirmed that the team always targeted this achievement. He noted that another final approaches next week. However, he stressed the importance of celebrating the current success.
Barella reflected on the previous campaign’s difficulties. He explained that football and life both present challenging periods. He referenced last season when the team nearly won multiple trophies but ultimately collected none. He stated that people must always recover from setbacks. He thanked his teammates and the technical staff for their support during difficult moments. He promised to continue giving maximum effort.
Finally, Barella spoke about the squad’s character. He accepted that mistakes occur during matches. However, he emphasized that the group never lost its desire to remain united. He stated that the players always gave their full commitment. He concluded by expressing extreme pride in his colleagues.