Milan, MINA – Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan starred in Inter Milan’s victory, leading their club to the 2025/2026 Serie A title on Sunday, when they defeated Parma 2-0 at the San Siro.
Along with Lautaro Martinez, who provided the assist, the two players have been at the heart of Inter Milan’s success in recent seasons.
Inter, who only need a draw to secure the trophy, are 12 points ahead of 2025 champions Napoli with three games remaining.
It’s Inter’s 21st Serie A title, trailing only the record 36 held by Juventus, and third in six years. But Inter hadn’t sealed the title before its home fans at the San Siro since the 1989 title, nearly four decades ago.
Thuram scored just before the break with an angled shot placed just beyond the reach of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Then 37-year-old Henrikh Mkhitaryan added another in the 80th after taking a pass from Serie A scoring leader Martinez, who came off the bench to mark his return from an injury layoff.
Thuram was born in Parma while his father, Lilian Thuram, played there.
“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,” Thuram said.
For Cristian Chivu, Inter’s first-year coach, the trophy was secured against the club he coached last season having helped Parma avoid relegation.
Chivu, who was hired to replace the departed Simone Inzaghi nearly a year ago, played on the Inter team that won a treble under José Mourinho in 2010.
In the running for two trophies this season, Inter will face Lazio in the Italian Cup final in 10 days.
The domestic success has come in sharp contrast to Inter’s ouster from this season’s Champions League playoffs by tiny Norwegian club Bodø/Glimt. Last season, Inter was routed 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
“(Chivu) did so well bringing fresh energy, enthusiasm,” Lautaro said. “After four great years with Simone, perhaps we needed a change of scenery after that Champions League final. Chivu made sure everyone felt involved and could even train with a smile. That really helped.”
Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella was reminded how he was a leader on the Italy team that failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
“That’s football and life. There are difficult moments,” Barella said. “For example, last season we came so close to everything and won nothing. In life you’ve always got to get back up on your feet.” []
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