Inter Milan Secures Serie A Title with 2-0 Win Over Parma

Inter Milan won the Serie A title for the 21st time after defeating Parma 2-0 at San Siro. The victory came on Cristian Chivu's first season as manager. Thousands of supporters celebrated in the streets of Milan following the match. Marcus Thuram scored the opening goal in first-half stoppage time, slotting home after a through ball from Piotr Zielinski.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan added the second goal 10 minutes from the end, tapping in a cross from Lautaro Martinez. Inter controlled the game but faced few clear chances, with Nicolo Barella hitting the bar in the 25th minute.

The result gave Inter 82 points and a 12-point lead over second-placed Napoli, who drew 0-0 with Como the previous day. A point would have sufficed for Inter, but the win ensured the Scudetto with three matches remaining. Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki made a key save after Barella's shot rebounded off him.

In the second half, Inter maintained dominance, though Denzel Dumfries missed a late chance from Federico Dimarco's cross. The match followed a pattern of Inter possession without converting until Mkhitaryan's goal.

Fans filled Piazza del Duomo with blue and black colors, flares, and fireworks after the final whistle. Supporters expressed joy and relief, contrasting with last season's losses. >"We feel so happy now. " — Lautaro Martinez (Reuters) One fan, Fabio, said, "I have no words.

In spite of everyone who jinxed us from start to finish. " Another fan, Federico, described it as "more than deserved" after a tight season start.

Redemption After Last Season The triumph provided redemption for Inter after losing the Serie A title to Napoli on the final day last season and a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Many supporters were seen in tears during the celebrations.

The atmosphere in Milan differed sharply from the previous year's heartbreak. Festivities are expected to continue ahead of the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 13, where Inter aims for a domestic double.

Inter entered the game knowing a draw would secure the title due to Napoli's result. The team overcame initial difficulties and skepticism following last term's failures. " — Lautaro Martinez (Reuters) The win marked Inter's first league title under Chivu, who took charge this season.