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Inter Milan Secures 21st Serie A Crown
5/4/2026, 8:25:14 AM
Title-Securing Victory Over Parma
Inter Milan defeated Parma 2-0 at the San Siro on 3 May 2026, clinching the club’s 21st Serie A title with three matches left. Marcus Thuram scored in first-half stoppage time; Henrikh Mkhitaryan added the second after a Lautaro Martínez assist.
Background & Context
Inter entered needing only a point after Napoli were held 0-0 by Como. The title follows a season that began with a Champions League playoff loss to Bodø/Glimt and ended with a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the final. Manager Cristian Chivu, a former Inter defender, earned his first senior trophy after replacing Simone Inzaghi, who left for Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Data & Impact
Inter finished on 82 points, 12 ahead of Napoli and 15 ahead of AC Milan, with 82 goals scored and 31 conceded—the league’s fourth-best defence. The win marked Inter’s first San Siro title celebration since 1989 and kept the club second in all-time Serie A titles behind Juventus (36).
Official Statements & Responses
Marcus Thuram said the team’s unity was a key strength. Lautaro Martínez praised Chivu’s fresh energy and inclusive approach, noting the coach’s emphasis on training with a smile. Nicolò Barella stressed the need to recover from setbacks and maintain collective resolve.
Criticism & Opposition
Some commentators doubted Inter’s resurgence, pointing to the previous season’s 5-0 Champions League final loss and the narrow miss of the Serie A crown as signs of possible decline.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the number of matches remaining after the Parma win: most say three, one reports nine, and no source provides a definitive schedule for the final fixtures.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Since I arrived at Inter, it’s been a team that loves to stay together — on and off the field — and that’s our strength,” — Marcus Thuram, Inter forward
- “Barella is one of the best players in the world, he can do so much, he helped Inter and Italy, in my view he is the best Italian player. I never understood when he was doubted by some people,” — Marcus Thuram, Inter forward
- “That's football and life. There are difficult moments,” — Nicolò Barella, Inter midfielder
What’s Next
Inter will meet Lazio in the Coppa Italia final on 13 May at Rome’s Olympic Stadium, aiming for a domestic double. The remaining Serie A fixtures will determine whether AC Milan and Juventus secure Champions League qualification.
