Also known as: coach Chivu · Former Inter defender Chivu
Cristian Chivu — Inter Milan coach who led the club to their third Serie A title in six seasons in his first season, replacing Simone Inzaghi.
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The Namibian
Inter coach Cristian Chivu told DAZN it was a beautiful and entertaining match, a great advert for Italian football
“"It was a beautiful and entertaining match to watch, a great advert for Italian football," Inter coach Cristian Chivu told DAZN.”
Inter and Roma roar back to win thrillers and share top spotThe Namibian
Cristian Chivu suggested playing a Serie A match at the start of the season
“"What I suggest is playing it at the start of the season," Chivu said.”
Amorim evokes spirit of Baresi as he bids revive AC Milan fortunesThe Namibian
Cristian Chivu was appointed coach in June to replace Simone Inzaghi
“Chivu, the club's former player and a surprise appointment in June to replace Simone Inzaghi, who won six trophies and reached two Champions League finals in four seasons but left for the riches of Saudi Arabia.”
Inter Milan win Italian title for third time in six seasonsThe Namibian
Cristian Chivu manages Inter Milan
“Cristian Chivu's players lead both reigning champions Napoli and second-placed Milan by 12 points with five matches remaining in the league season.”
Inter ready to pounce for Serie A title glory as Milan host JuveThe Namibian
Cristian Chivu was sent off for vehement protests against the officials
“Chivu was sent off for his vehement protests against the officials in a heated end to what had up to that point been a humdrum affair in soaking wet Milan.”
Livid Inter's Serie A title bid hit, McTominay returns in Napoli winThe Namibian
Cristian Chivu said his team is starting to understand the way he wants them to play
“As the season turns the corner towards its final stretch, Chivu said after Saturday's Serie A win he believes his team is really starting to understand the way he wants them to play.”
Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on Europe's eliteLautaro Martinez scored twice to lead Inter Milan's comeback from 2-0 down, forcing a 2-2 draw at Roma in a Serie A top-two clash. Both teams entered the match unbeaten, with Roma's manager saying afterward that either side could have won.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lautaro Martinez scored twice to lead Inter Milan's comeback from 2-0 down, forcing a 2-2 draw at Roma in a Serie A top-two clash. Both teams entered the match unbeaten, with Roma's manager saying afterward that either side could have won.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in a Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde scoring in the first half before Carlos Augusto replied for Inter in the second.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez goal after coming back from two goals down, while Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with a late turnaround. Inter and Roma sit joint-top on nine points.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan began their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza on Saturday, with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Pio Esposito, and Yann Bisseck. Napoli also won 2-0 over Genoa under new coach Massimiliano Allegri in their season opener.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he begins his tenure with a Milan derby against Inter in Perth on Wednesday. The Portuguese coach aims for a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, and will have veteran midfielder Luka Modric available after his contract extension.
4 August 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 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 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 →
Inter Milan visit Sassuolo on Sunday with the chance to extend their Serie A lead to eight points while AC Milan are unavailable due to the Winter Olympics opening ceremony at San Siro. Inter are on an 11-match unbeaten streak and targeting the Scudetto after Napoli's win last season.
7 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 →
Arsenal defeated Inter Milan 3-1 in the Champions League to secure a top-eight finish, with Gabriel Jesus scoring twice in the first half to push the Gunners into the last 16. The victory gave Arsenal their seventh straight league phase win and left them six points clear at the top of the classification.
21 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are among Europe's major clubs facing crucial Champions League matches this week to secure direct qualification to the knockout phase or avoid additional playoff rounds. The top eight teams qualify directly for the last 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th must play two-legged playoffs.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →