Italian football club that qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after finishing in the top four of Serie A in 2026.
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The Namibian
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history
“Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history on Sunday, the lakeside club being joined by Roma in Serie A's top four as AC Milan imploded in a 2-1 defeat by Cagliari.”
Como, Roma reach Champions League, Milan and Juve miss outThe Namibian
Como qualified for Europe for the first time
“AC Milan slumped into a full-blown crisis on Sunday after a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta put their Champions League return at risk, while Como qualified for Europe for the first time.”
Crisis club Milan’s Champions League return at risk, Como in EuropeThe Namibian
Como suffered their first defeat in two months
“With six matches remaining in the season Inter now have a near-unassailable lead at the top of the table, while Como's first defeat in two months left them outside the Champions League positions.”
Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at ComoThe Namibian
Como eliminated Napoli from the Italian Cup on penalties after 1-1
“That earned Napoli a second home draw in five days, although on Tuesday they were still eliminated from the Italian Cup, losing on penalties after being held 1-1 by Como.”
Napoli salvage point after Malen twice puts Roma aheadComo qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after a 4-1 win at Cremonese on the final day of Serie A, joining Roma in the top four. AC Milan's 2-1 defeat by Cagliari and Juventus's loss in a delayed derby left both clubs outside the Champions League positions.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Como qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history after a 4-1 win at Cremonese on the final day of Serie A, joining Roma in the top four. AC Milan's 2-1 defeat by Cagliari and Juventus's loss in a delayed derby left both clubs outside the Champions League positions.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
AC Milan suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Atalanta on Sunday that put their Champions League return at risk, while rival Como qualified for Europe for the first time. Milan remain in Serie A's top four but level on points with fifth-placed Roma and have collected just seven points in their last two months.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons with a 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory comes under first-season coach Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi after Inter's collapse last season.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title and third in six seasons this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli. The title race is overshadowed by a brewing referee scandal involving the head of Serie A and Serie B referees that threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Napoli defeated Cremonese 4-0 on Friday, preventing Inter Milan from clinching the Serie A title that week. Inter now need four points from five remaining games to secure their 21st league crown.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan lead Napoli and second-placed AC Milan by 12 points with five matches remaining and could seal their 21st league crown this weekend. The champions could win the Scudetto with four matches to spare if they beat Torino and Napoli fail to win against Cremonese on Friday.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Como 4-3 on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points over Napoli, who drew 1-1 at Parma. With six matches remaining, Inter has what appears to be an unassailable lead in the Italian league.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
AC Milan lost 3-0 at home to Udinese on Saturday, falling nine points behind league leaders Inter Milan with six matches remaining. Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri warned that the club's Champions League qualification is now under threat after losing three of four recent matches.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Donyell Malen scored three goals as Roma defeated bottom-placed Pisa 3-0 in Serie A, reviving the team's bid for a top-four Champions League finish after their previous loss to Inter Milan.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan visit Fiorentina on Sunday seeking to maintain an eight-point Serie A lead, though recent defeats in the Milan derby and Champions League have dented their form ahead of Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland next week.
20 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan drew 1–1 with Atalanta at home on Saturday after Nikola Krstovic's 82nd-minute equalizer, which Inter's coaching staff disputed, allowing AC Milan to close the gap in the title race. Napoli beat Lecce 2–1 with Scott McTominay returning from injury as a substitute.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Napoli drew 2-2 at home against fourth-placed Roma on Sunday, with Donyell Malen scoring twice for Roma and Alisson Santos equalizing in the 82nd minute. The result leaves Serie A champions Napoli 11 points behind leaders Inter and three adrift of second-placed Milan.
16 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski scored in the 90th minute as Inter Milan beat Juventus 3-2 on Saturday to move eight points clear at the top of Serie A. AC Milan remain second after Luka Modric's late goal secured a 2-1 win at Pisa.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, including a penalty in added time, to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Napoli over Genoa on Saturday. The win kept the injury-hit champions in third place, six points behind leaders Inter Milan.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan defeated Cremonese 2-0 on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A to eight points, though the match was marred when an Inter fan threw a firecracker that nearly hit Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero. The incident caused a brief stoppage but Audero suffered only minor injuries and was able to continue playing.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Following their Champions League elimination to Chelsea, Napoli coach Antonio Conte says the injury-hit team must now concentrate on defending their Italian league title. Despite their slump in form, Conte defended his record, noting that Napoli won the Serie A title and Italian Supercup in his 18 months at the club despite serious player absences.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
German forward Niclas Fullkrug scored his first goal for AC Milan in a 1-0 win over Lecce on Sunday, keeping the club three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Fullkrug, on loan from West Ham United, headed home Alexis Saelemaekers's cross in the 76th minute.
19 January 2026 · The Namibian →