Full History Of Inter Milan In Timeline From 1908

March 1908: Club Internazionale Foundation

On March 9, 1908, Football Club Internazionale was founded when a group of players left the Milan Cricket and Football Club to form a new club.

1908: List of Inter chairmen from 1908

From 1908, here is the list of Inter chairmen.

1908: First Inter logo design

In 1908, Giorgio Muggiani designed the first Inter Milan logo.

1908: Inter splinters off from Milan

In 1908, Inter splintered off from Milan, marking the beginning of the Derby della Madonnina rivalry.

1908: Club Foundation

In 1908, Inter was founded following a schism within the Milan Foot-Ball and Cricket Club (now AC Milan).

1908: Founding of Inter and adoption of black and blue stripes

Since its founding in 1908, Inter Milan has almost always worn black and blue stripes, earning them the nickname Nerazzurri.

1909: List of Inter coaches from 1909

From 1909, here is the list of Inter coaches.

1909: Debut in Top Division

In 1909, Inter Milan debuted in the top division of Italian football and is the only Italian team to have always participated in the top division.

1909: Inter's debut in Serie A

In 1909, Inter made its debut in Serie A and its predecessors, and has competed in every season since then, never being relegated from the top flight of Italian football.

1910: First Championship Win

In 1910, Inter won its first championship.

1920: Second Championship

In 1920, Inter won its second championship.

1922: Avoided Relegation

In 1922, Inter avoided relegation to the Second Division of the Northern League after winning two play-off games.

September 1926: First game played at San Siro

On September 1926, the first game was played at the San Siro stadium between Inter and Milan, with Inter winning 6-3 in a friendly match. Milan played their first league game losing 1-2 to Sampierdarenese.

1926: San Siro becomes home of Milan

In 1926, San Siro became the home stadium of Milan, funded by then-chairman Piero Pirelli and built in approximately 13 and a half months.

1928: Inter forced to abandon black and blue uniforms

During the 1928–29 season, Inter Milan was forced by the Fascist regime to abandon their black and blue uniforms.

1928: Merger and Renaming

In 1928, during the Fascist era, Inter merged with the Unione Sportiva Milanese and was renamed Società Sportiva Ambrosiana.

1929: Meazza's Seasonal Scoring Record

In 1929, Giuseppe Meazza scored 38 goals in 39 matches, a seasonal record in Inter history that remains unbeaten to this day.

1929: Name Change to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana

In 1929, club chairman Oreste Simonotti changed the club's name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana and restored the previous black-and-blue jerseys.

1929: Black and blue jerseys restored

In 1929, the black-and-blue jerseys of Inter Milan were restored.

1930: Third Championship Title

In 1930, Inter won its third championship title, the first ever edition of Serie A, coached by 34-year-old Arpad Weisz.

1931: Name Change to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter

In 1931, chairman Pozzani changed the name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter due to shareholder pressure.

1933: Central European Cup Final

In 1933, coached by Árpád Weisz, Inter reached the final of the Central European Cup, losing to Austria Vienna after winning the first leg.

1934: Players Win World Cup with Italy

In 1934, four Inter players (Meazza, Luigi Allemandi, Attilio Demaría, and Armando Castellazzi) won the World Cup with the Italian national team.

1935: Stadium sold to the city

In 1935, the stadium, previously owned by the club, was sold to the city.

1938: Fourth Championship Title

In 1938, Inter won its fourth championship with Armando Castellazzi as coach, setting a record for the youngest coach ever to win Serie A.

1938: More Players Win World Cup with Italy

In 1938, four Inter players (Meazza, Ugo Locatelli, Giovanni Ferrari, and Pietro Ferraris) contributed to Italy's win at the World Cup.

1939: First Coppa Italia Win

In 1939, Inter won its first Coppa Italia (Italian Cup), led by Giuseppe Meazza.

1940: Fifth Championship Title

In 1940, Inter won its fifth championship, ending a decade dominated by Inter, Bologna, and Juventus.

1947: Inter becomes joint tenant

In 1947, Inter was accepted as a joint tenant of the San Siro stadium, sharing it with Milan.

1947: Shared Stadium with AC Milan

Since 1947, Inter has shared the San Siro stadium with AC Milan.

1949: Close to Serie A Title

In 1949, Inter came close to winning the Serie A title in the last season of Grande Torino.

1949: First club to win title for four consecutive seasons since 1949

In June 2008, Inter became the first club since 1949 to win the title for four consecutive seasons.

1950: Best defense in Serie A

On 22 April 2024, Inter Milan secured their 20th Serie A title ending the season with a +67 goal difference, the best in Serie A since the 1950–1951 season.

1951: Close to Serie A Title

In 1951, Inter came close to winning the Serie A title with the contribution of great players, including Faas Wilkes, the first Dutch player in club history.

1951: Best defense in Serie A

On 22 April 2024, Inter Milan secured their 20th Serie A title ending the season with a +67 goal difference, the best in Serie A since the 1950–1951 season.

1953: Sixth Championship

In 1953, Inter won its sixth championship, coached by Alfredo Foni and led by István Nyers and Benito Lorenzi.

1954: Seventh Championship

In 1954, Inter won its seventh championship, for the first time in two consecutive years, coached by Alfredo Foni.

May 1955: Angelo Moratti Becomes Owner

In May 1955, Angelo Moratti became the new owner of Inter.

1958: Debut of Mario Corso and Acquisition of Guarneri

In 1958, Inter saw the debut of a 16-year-old Mario Corso and the acquisition of Aristide Guarneri.

1958: Angelillo Scoring Record

In the 1958-1959 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in Serie A with 18 teams: 33 goals in 33 matches.

1959: Angelillo Scoring Record

In the 1958-1959 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in Serie A with 18 teams: 33 goals in 33 matches.

1960: Signing of Luis Suárez

After his first season in Milan, in 1960 Herrera brought Spanish midfielder Luis Suárez to Inter for a record fee of 25 million pesetas. Suárez had won the European Footballer of the Year for his role in Barcelona's La Liga/Fairs Cup double.

1960: Herrera Joins Inter

In 1960, Argentinian coach Helenio Herrera joined Inter, along with the signing of Giacinto Facchetti and Armando Picchi.

1960: Giacinto Facchetti starts career at Inter

In 1960, Giacinto Facchetti started his career at Inter where he played until 1978.

April 1961: Juventus-Inter Match Stopped

In April 1961, during a Juventus-Inter match, the game was stopped after 30 minutes due to Juventus supporters invading the pitch, and Inter was initially awarded the game 2–0.

1964: New Players

In 1964, Inter added important players like Angelo Domenghini, Gianfranco Bedin, and Joaquín Peiró, who played a decisive role in the European Cup.

1964: European Cup and Intercontinental Cup Wins

In 1964, Inter won the European Cup against Real Madrid 3-1 and the Intercontinental Cup against Independiente after a third decisive match.

1964: European Cup Victory

In 1964, Inter won the European Cup, marking the start of a period of significant success under Herrera.

1964: UEFA Champions League win

In 1964, Inter won the UEFA Champions League.

August 1965: Coppa Italia Final Loss

In August 1965, Inter lost the Coppa Italia final against Juventus, missing the chance to win the Treble.

1965: Facchetti Second in Ballon d'Or

In 1965, Facchetti was voted second in the Ballon d'Or rankings.

1965: Second European Cup Victory

In 1965, Inter secured a second consecutive European Cup victory, further solidifying their place as a leading team in Europe.

1965: UEFA Champions League win

In 1965, Inter won the UEFA Champions League.

1966: Blocked Foreign Player Signings

At the end of the 1966 season, Inter wanted to sign Franz Beckenbauer and Eusebio, but the Italian Federation blocked new signings of foreign players after the 1966 World Cup.

1966: Lost European Cup Semifinals

In 1966, Inter reached the semifinals of the European Cup but lost against Real Madrid, while winning their tenth Scudetto.

1967: Lost European Cup Final and Serie A title

In 1967, Inter Milan lost the European Cup Final to Celtic 2–1 in Lisbon after eliminating Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. A week later, Inter lost the Serie A title after losing to Mantova in the last match. A week later Inter lost the Coppa Italia semifinal against Padova. This marked the end of the 'Grande Inter' era, as it was their first trophy-less season since 1961–1962.

1968: Italy Wins UEFA Euro

In 1968, Facchetti, Burnich, and Guarneri, who also played for Inter Milan, formed the defense of the Italian national team that won the UEFA Euro. Mazzola and Domenghini were also part of the team.

1968: Club sold to Ivanoe Fraizzoli

In 1968, after 13 years, Angelo Moratti sold the club to Ivanoe Fraizzoli, and coach Helenio Herrera departed.

1969: Founding of Boys San

In 1969, the Boys San, one of the oldest Italian ultras groups associated with Inter, was founded.

1970: Italy Reaches World Cup Final

In 1970, Inter players Roberto Boninsegna and Mario Bertini joined Facchetti, Burnich, and Guarneri on the Italian national team, reaching the World Cup final against Brazil. The semifinal match against Germany was famous and known as the 'Game of the Century'.

1971: Eleventh League Title

In 1971, Inter Milan won their eleventh league title under coach Giovanni Invernizzi. Roberto Boninsegna led the league with 24 goals that season.

1972: European Cup Final

In 1972, Inter Milan reached the European Cup final for the second time in five years after defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach, Standard Liège, and Celtic in the semi-final. In the final held in Rotterdam, Johan Cruyff's Ajax won 2–0.

1973: Helenio Herrera's return as coach

In 1973, Helenio Herrera returned as Inter Milan's coach, but his tenure lasted only 16 matches due to a heart attack.

1977: Coppa Italia Win

In 1977, Inter Milan added to its Coppa Italia tally.

1977: Mazzola retired

In 1977, Mazzola retired from Inter Milan.

1978: Facchetti's retirement

In 1978, Facchetti, the last member of La Grande Inter, retired as the most prolific defender in Serie A history with 59 goals, after winning the Coppa Italia.

1978: Giacinto Facchetti ends career at Inter

In 1978, Giacinto Facchetti ended his career at Inter after having played since 1960.

January 1980: Bergomi's professional debut

In January 1980, Giuseppe Bergomi made his professional debut in the first team at the age of 16 years, 1 month, and eight days, the youngest player to do so in the club's history.

1980: AC Milan Relegated

In 1980, AC Milan was relegated to Serie B due to implications in the Totonero scandal.

1980: Twelfth Scudetto

In 1980, Inter Milan won their twelfth scudetto, the last one won in Serie A by a team composed entirely of Italian players.

1980: Signing foreign players

In 1980, the Italian federation reopened the possibility to sign foreign players. Inter Milan signed Hansi Müller from VfB Stuttgart, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge from Bayern Munich, Liam Brady, and Daniel Passarella.

1980: San Siro Officially Named After Giuseppe Meazza

In 1980, the San Siro stadium was officially named after Giuseppe Meazza, following his death.

1980: End of Foreign Player Block

The Italian Federation's ban on signing foreign players, which began after the 1966 World Cup, lasted until 1980.

1981: AC Milan Relegated

In 1981, AC Milan faced relegation to Serie B again after finishing the 1981–82 campaign in third-last place.

1981: Coppa Italia Win

In 1981, Inter Milan added to its Coppa Italia tally.

1981: European Cup Semifinals

In 1981, Inter Milan reached the European Cup Semifinals for the sixth time, facing Real Madrid.

1982: FIFA World Cup win

In 1982, Bergomi, Oriali, Altobelli, Gianpiero Marini, and Ivano Bordon were part of the Italy squad that won the FIFA World Cup.

1983: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals

In 1983, Inter Milan and Real Madrid repeated their classic match in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals.

1985: UEFA Cup Semifinals

In 1985, Inter Milan and Real Madrid faced each other in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.

1986: UEFA Cup Semifinals

In 1986, Inter Milan and Real Madrid faced each other again in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.

1989: Serie A Championship

In 1989, Inter Milan, coached by Giovanni Trapattoni and led by the German duo of Andreas Brehme and Lothar Matthäus, captured the Serie A championship. They set a record for most points in Serie A history with 58 points out of 68.

1989: Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper

In 1989, Walter Zenga was voted as World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS.

1989: Domestic Success

In 1999–2000, the team came close to their first domestic success since 1989 when they reached the Coppa Italia final.

1989: First on the field Scudetto since 1989

On April 22, 2007, Inter won their first Scudetto on the field since 1989, defeating Siena 2–1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi.

1990: Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper

In 1990, Walter Zenga was voted as World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS for the second year in a row.

1990: World Cup win and Ballon d'Or award

In 1990, after West Germany, led by three Inter Milan players, won the World Cup, Matthews was awarded the Ballon d'Or.

May 1991: UEFA Cup Win Against Roma

In May 1991, Inter Milan won the UEFA Cup against Roma, marking their first European trophy since the Grande Inter period. Lothar Matthews had his most prolific season in his career.

1991: Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper

In 1991, Walter Zenga was voted as World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS for the third consecutive year.

1991: UEFA Cup victory

Inter Milan had European success, with a UEFA Cup victory.

1992: New signings

In 1992, Inter Milan signed players such as Matthias Sammer, Rubén Sosa, and Igor Shalimov. Inter ended the season second behind AC Milan.

1993: Worst League Position

In 1993–94, Inter Milan finished in thirteenth position, just one point out of the relegation zone, marking their worst league standing.

1993: End of Victory Rule

The rule of awarding 2 points per victory in Serie A lasted till the end of the 1993-1994 season.

1994: UEFA Cup victory

Inter Milan had European success, with a UEFA Cup victory.

1995: Javier Zanetti joins Inter

In 1995, Javier Zanetti started playing for Inter until 2014.

1995: Moratti's takeover

In 1995, Massimo Moratti took over from Ernesto Pellegrini. Moratti's first acquisitions included Javier Zanetti, Paul Ince, and Roberto Carlos.

1996: Uefa Cup final loss

In 1996–1997, Inter reached for third time Uefa Cup final losing this time at penalty in the second leg against Schalke 04.

1997: World record transfer fee for Ronaldo

In 1997, Inter Milan broke the world record transfer fee by paying £19.5 million for Ronaldo from Barcelona.

1997: Ronaldo acquisition

In 1997–1998, Inter acquired Ronaldo.

1998: Bergomi stays at Inter

Giuseppe Bergomi remained at Inter Milan for a record 20 seasons, until the end of the 1998-1999 season.

1998: Third UEFA Cup

In 1998, Inter Milan won their third UEFA Cup, defeating Lazio 3–0 in the final with goals from Ivan Zamorano, Zanetti, and Ronaldo.

1998: Simoni's Sacking

In 1998, Massimo Moratti sacked coach Luigi Simoni after a few games into the season, despite defeating Real Madrid 3–1 in the Champions League. Inter also failed to qualify for any European competition.

1998: UEFA Cup victory

Inter Milan had European success, with a UEFA Cup victory.

1999: Bergomi's last season

Giuseppe Bergomi remained at Inter Milan for a record 20 seasons, till the end of the 1998-1999 season.

1999: Logo before 1999

In 2007, the logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era, it was given a more modern look with a smaller Scudetto star and lighter colour scheme.

1999: Lippi Appointment

In the 1999–2000 season, Massimo Moratti appointed former Juventus manager Marcello Lippi and signed players such as Angelo Peruzzi, Laurent Blanc, Iván Córdoba, and Clarence Seedorf from Real Madrid.

1999: Reduction in the size of the original club crest

Starting from the 1999–2000 season, the original Inter Milan club crest was reduced in size, to create space for the addition of the club's name and foundation year at the upper and lower part of the logo.

2000: Coppa Italia final loss

In 2000, Inter Milan lost to Lazio in the Coppa Italia final. Ronaldo suffered a severe knee injury during the match.

2000: Supercoppa Italiana loss and Champions League elimination

In 2000, Inter lost the Supercoppa Italiana match against Lazio 4–3, and were eliminated in the preliminary round of the Champions League by Helsingborg. Coach Lippi was sacked and replaced by Marco Tardelli.

2000: Logo before 1999

In 2007, the logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era, it was given a more modern look with a smaller Scudetto star and lighter colour scheme.

2000: Reduction in the size of the original club crest

Starting from the 1999–2000 season, the original Inter Milan club crest was reduced in size, to create space for the addition of the club's name and foundation year at the upper and lower part of the logo.

2001: Pirlo sold to AC Milan

In the summer of 2001, Andrea Pirlo was sold to rival AC Milan.

October 2002: First Home Defeat in European Cup/UEFA Champions League

In October 2002, Inter Milan was defeated for the first time in its history at home in European Cup/UEFA Champions League after 33 matches in 39 years. The match was against Lyon.

2002: Scudetto Miss

In 2002, Inter Milan was only 45 minutes away from capturing the Scudetto but lost to Lazio, resulting in Juventus winning the championship. Ronaldo was sold to Real Madrid after the 2002 World Cup.

2003: Cuper Sacked

In 2003, during the 2003-2004 season, after a draw against Brescia in Serie A in October, coach Cuper was sacked and replaced by Alberto Zaccheroni.

2003: First season without a trophy since 2003–2004.

In the season after Leonardo left, Inter with a sixth place in the championship ended a Serie A record of ten consecutive qualification in Champions League, and the first season since 2003-2004 without a trophy.

January 2004: Massimo Moratti resigns from presidency

In January 2004, Massimo Moratti resigned from his position as president of Inter Milan, and Giacinto Facchetti took over. The presidency lasted until Facchetti's death in September 2006.

February 2004: Restaurants of Vieri and Cannavaro vandalised

In February 2004, restaurants owned by Inter players Vieri and Cannavaro in Milan were vandalised after the team's 3–2 defeat to AC Milan in Serie A.

July 2004: Roberto Mancini appointed as head coach

In July 2004, Roberto Mancini was appointed as the new head coach of Inter, succeeding Alberto Zaccheroni.

2004: First season without a trophy since 2003–2004.

In the season after Leonardo left, Inter with a sixth place in the championship ended a Serie A record of ten consecutive qualification in Champions League, and the first season since 2003-2004 without a trophy.

2004: Champions League match abandoned after flare incident

On 12 April 2004, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Milan and Inter was abandoned after a flare thrown by an Inter supporter struck Milan keeper Dida.

2005: UCL Quarter-Finals

In 2005, Inter reached the UCL quarter-finals.

2005: Inter awarded the 2005–06 Serie A championship retrospectively

In 2005, Inter was awarded the 2005–06 Serie A championship retrospectively after Juventus was relegated for match fixing.

2005: Arrivals of Walter Samuel and Luis Figo

In 2005, Walter Samuel and Luis Figo joined Inter from Real Madrid.

2005: Inter's Scudetto-winning seasons

In the 2000s, Inter developed a rivalry with Roma, who consistently finished as runners-up to Inter in all but one of Inter's five Scudetto-winning seasons between 2005 and 2009.

May 2006: Inter wins Coppa Italia

On May 11, 2006, Inter won the Coppa Italia title for the second consecutive season, defeating Roma with a 4–1 aggregate victory.

June 2006: Pirelli sells shares to Moratti family

In June 2006, Pirelli sold 15.26% shares of Inter to the Moratti family for €13.5 million. Pirelli retained 4.2% shares.

September 2006: Death of Giacinto Facchetti

In September 2006, Giacinto Facchetti, Inter legend and president, passed away.

September 2006: Record-breaking run begins

On September 25, 2006, Inter began a record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A with a 4–1 home victory over Livorno.

September 2006: Giacinto Facchetti's number retired

On September 8, 2006, four days after Giacinto Facchetti's death, his number 3 jersey was retired posthumously by Inter.

2006: Five successive league titles

From 2006 to 2010, Inter won five successive league titles, matching the all-time record.

2006: Start of Consecutive League Titles

From 2006, the club won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record at that time.

2006: UCL Quarter-Finals

In 2006, Inter reached the UCL quarter-finals.

2006: Brand sold to new subsidiary

In 2006, Inter sold its brand to the new subsidiary, "Inter Brand S.r.l.", for €158 million.

2006: Net loss reported

In the 2006-07 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €206 million (€112 million on an extraordinary basis) due to the abolition of a non-standard accounting practice.

2006: Juventus relegated in Italian football scandal

Up until the 2006 Italian football scandal, which saw Juventus relegated, Inter and Juventus were the only Italian clubs never to have played below Serie A.

February 2007: Record-breaking run ends

On February 28, 2007, Inter's record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A ended after a 1–1 draw at home to Udinese.

April 2007: Inter wins Scudetto

On April 22, 2007, Inter won their second consecutive Scudetto, defeating Siena 2–1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi, ending the season with 97 points and a record margin of 22 points over second-place Roma.

June 2007: Issue of new shares for €70.8 million

In June 2007, Inter issued new shares for €70.8 million.

December 2007: Issue of new shares for €99.9 million

In December 2007, Inter issued new shares for €99.9 million.

2007: Logo returned to the pre-1999–2000 era

In 2007, Inter Milan's logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era, receiving a modern look.

2007: UCL Round of 16

In 2007, Inter reached the UCL round of 16.

2007: Mancini's future questioned

In 2007, Roberto Mancini's future at Inter was questioned after a 2–0 defeat with ten men away to Liverpool in the Champions League, leading to domestic form taking a sharp turn.

2007: Net loss reported

In the 2006-07 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €206 million (€112 million on an extraordinary basis) due to the abolition of a non-standard accounting practice.

June 2008: José Mourinho appointed as head coach

In June 2008, José Mourinho was appointed as the new head coach of Inter, succeeding Roberto Mancini.

2008: Centenary celebration with red cross on away shirt

In 2008, Inter Milan celebrated their centenary with a red cross on their away shirt, reminiscent of the flag of Milan.

2008: Issue of new shares for €86.6 million

In 2008, Inter issued new shares for €86.6 million.

2008: Net loss reported

In the 2007-08 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €148 million.

2008: Inter surpasses city rivals

In the 2008–2009 season, Inter surpassed city rivals in Deloitte Football Money League for the first time, to rank in ninth place.

2009: Issue of new shares for €70 million

In 2009, Inter issued new shares for €70 million.

2009: Ibrahimovic traded for Eto'o and cash

In 2009, Inter sold Ibrahimovic to Barcelona in exchange for Samuel Eto'o plus 49 million euros.

2009: Inter's Scudetto-winning seasons

In the 2000s, Inter developed a rivalry with Roma, who consistently finished as runners-up to Inter in all but one of Inter's five Scudetto-winning seasons between 2005 and 2009.

2009: Net loss reported

In the 2008-09 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €154 million.

2009: Inter remains in ninth place

In the 2009–10 season, Inter remained in ninth place in Deloitte Football Money League, surpassing Juventus but Milan re-took the leading role.

August 2010: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana

On August 21, 2010, Inter defeated Roma 3–1 to win the 2010 Supercoppa Italiana, securing their fourth trophy of the year.

December 2010: Inter wins FIFA Club World Cup

In December 2010, Inter won the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time, defeating Mazembe 3–0 in the final.

2010: Inter's away kit featured the snake

For the 2010–11 season, Inter's away kit featured the snake, called Biscione.

2010: Revenue divisions

In 2010, Inter Milan's revenue breakdown showed €196.5 million divided into matchday (14%, €28.2 million), broadcasting (59%, €115.7 million), and commercial (27%, €52.6 million). Nike and Pirelli contributed significantly to commercial revenues, while Champions League distribution boosted broadcasting revenues. Issues in Italian football, particularly matchday revenue, held Inter back compared to other big European clubs.

2010: Italian Treble

In 2010, Inter completed an unprecedented Italian Treble, winning the Coppa Italia, the Scudetto, and the UEFA Champions League.

2010: Issue of new shares for €40 million

In 2010, Inter issued new shares for €40 million.

2010: Changes to TV rights negotiation

In 2010, Serie A clubs began negotiating TV rights collectively, potentially reducing broadcasting revenue for big clubs like Juventus and Inter. An extraordinary income of €13 million was received from RAI. Revenue was normalized at €211.4 million, with a matchday, broadcasting, and commercial ratio of 16%:58%:26%.

2010: Last players of 2010's treble left

In 2014, after the season, the last players of the 2010's treble that remained left the team: Chivu, Samuel, Zanetti, Milito and Cambiasso, those players were part of the historical team of 2010.

2010: Inter Milan reaches the Champions League final

In May 2023, Inter defeated Milan in the semi-finals of 2022–23 UEFA Champions League, advancing to the Champions League final for the first time since 2010.

2010: Inter ranked eighth

In the 2010–2011 season, Inter became the eighth in Deloitte Football Money League.

March 2011: New Serie A record by Leonardo

On March 6, 2011, Leonardo set a new Italian Serie A record by collecting 33 points in 13 games.

August 2011: Eto'o sold to Anzhi

In August 2011, Eto'o was sold to Anzhi as part of Inter's efforts to decrease transfer fees and team salaries.

September 2011: Loan secured from ICS

In September 2011, Inter secured a loan from ICS by factoring the sponsorship of Pirelli of 2012-13 and 2013-14 season, for €24.8 million.

2011: Issue of new shares for €40 million

In 2011, Inter issued new shares for €40 million.

2011: Net loss reported

In the 2010-11 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €87 million.

2011: Inter falls to 11th

In the 2011–12 season, Inter fell to 11th in Deloitte Football Money League.

January 2012: Thiago Motta sold to PSG

In January 2012, Thiago Motta was sold to PSG as part of Inter's efforts to decrease transfer fees and team salaries.

August 2012: Deal with Chinese consortium collapses

In August 2012, Inter announced an agreement with China Railway Construction Corporation Limited for a new stadium project, but the deal with the Chinese consortium eventually collapsed.

2012: Inter Brand secured a loan

In 2012, Inter Brand secured a €120 million loan from Banca Antonveneta, to be repaid in installments until 30 June 2016.

2012: Issue of new shares for €35 million

In 2012, Inter issued new shares for €35 million.

2012: Net loss reported

In the 2011-12 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €77 million.

2012: Inter falls to 15th

In the 2012–13 season, Inter fell to 15th in Deloitte Football Money League.

2012: Proposals for a new Inter stadium

Since 2012, various proposals and projects by Massimo Moratti have been discussed regarding the potential construction of a new Inter stadium.

January 2013: Sneijder sold

In January 2013, Sneijder was sold as part of Inter's efforts to decrease transfer fees and team salaries.

May 2013: Walter Mazzarri appointed as manager

On May 24, 2013, Walter Mazzarri was appointed to replace Stramaccioni as the manager for the 2013–14 season.

October 2013: Erick Thohir acquires majority stake

On October 15, 2013, an Indonesian consortium led by Erick Thohir acquired 70% of Inter shares from Internazionale Holding S.r.l.

December 2013: Strategic partnership with D.C. United

On December 2, 2013, Inter and D.C. United formed a strategic partnership.

2013: Bank debt of Internazionale Holding S.r.l.

At the end of the 2012–13 financial year, "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." had a bank debt of €157 million.

2013: Thohir subscribes new shares of Inter

In 2013, Thohir subscribed for €75 million new shares of Inter.

2013: Net loss reported

In the 2012-13 season, Inter Milan had a net loss of €80 million.

2013: Inter falls to 17th

In the 2013–14 season, Inter fell to 17th in Deloitte Football Money League.

June 2014: Javier Zanetti's number retired

In June 2014, club chairman Erick Thohir confirmed that Javier Zanetti's number 4 would be retired out of respect.

June 2014: New Inter Group secured a loan

In June 2014, new Inter Group secured a €230 million loan from Goldman Sachs and UniCredit.

July 2014: Rebranding of the Inter logo

In July 2014, Inter Milan undertook a rebranding, with the most significant difference being the omission of the star from other media except match kits.

November 2014: Roberto Mancini returns as manager

On November 14, 2014, Roberto Mancini returned as the club manager, with Inter finishing eighth.

2014: Adoption of predominantly black home kit

In 2014, Inter Milan adopted a predominantly black home kit with thin blue pinstripes before returning to a more traditional design the following season.

2014: Last players of 2010's treble left

In 2014, after the season, the last players of the 2010's treble that remained left the team: Chivu, Samuel, Zanetti, Milito and Cambiasso.

2014: Net profit reported

In the 2013-14 season, Inter Milan reported a net profit of €33 million due to special income from the establishment of subsidiary Inter Media and Communication.

2014: Inter falls to 19th

In the 2014–15 season, Inter fell to 19th in Deloitte Football Money League.

2014: Zanetti's departure

Javier Zanetti stayed at Inter Milan until 2014 with a record of 858 games played and 13 seasons as captain.

January 2015: Xherdan Shaqiri loan deal

In November 2018, documents from Football Leaks revealed that loan signings such as Xherdan Shaqiri in January 2015, had inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase.

June 2015: Payment due on secured loan

On June 30, 2015, €1 million (plus interests) would be due on the loan secured in June 2014.

September 2015: Installments repaid on secured loan

From September 30, 2015 to 31 March 2019, €45 million (plus interests) would be repaid in installments from the loan secured in June 2014.

December 2015: Pirelli becomes the third largest shareholder

As of December 31, 2015, Pirelli became the third largest shareholder of Inter with just 0.5% due to several capital increases.

2015: UEFA sanctions

In 2015, Inter Milan was sanctioned by UEFA for breaking Financial Fair Play Regulations. As a result, Inter agreed to a three-year aggregate break-even from 2015 to 2018 and was fined €6 million plus an additional €14 million in probation.

2015: Breach of UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations

In 2015, Inter breached UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations and received a fine and squad reduction in UEFA competitions.

2015: Financial maneuvering in transfer market

In mid-2015, Inter Milan signed Stevan Jovetić and Miranda on temporary deals with an obligation to sign outright in 2017. They also sold Mateo Kovačić for €29 million. In January 2015, Xherdan Shaqiri loan signing had inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase.

2015: Net loss reported

In the 2014-15 season, Inter Milan reported net losses of €140.4 million.

2015: Inter remains in 19th place

In the 2015–16 season, Inter remained in 19th place in Deloitte Football Money League.

2015: Net loss within UEFA limit but squad size reduction remains

On April 21, 2017, Inter Milan announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) for the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million. However, UEFA announced that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted yet, due to partial fulfillment of the targets in the settlement agreement.

June 2016: ISC repaid the notes

On 1 July 2016, ISC repaid the notes after they sold part of the shares of Inter to Suning Holdings Group.

June 2016: Suning Holdings Group acquires majority stake

On June 6, 2016, Suning Holdings Group acquired a majority stake of Inter from Thohir's consortium and from Moratti family's remaining shares.

August 2016: Roberto Mancini parts company with Inter

On 8 August 2016, Roberto Mancini and Inter Milan mutually agreed to part ways due to disagreements over the club's direction and new signings, including Joao Mario and Gabigol.

November 2016: Frank de Boer sacked as Inter manager

In November 2016, Frank de Boer was sacked as Inter Milan's manager after a poor run of results, leading the team to a 4W–2D–5L record in 11 Serie A games.

2016: UEFA sanctions probation

In 2015, as part of the UEFA sanction probation, the 2015-16 season was allowed to have a net loss of a maximum of €30 million, followed by break-even in the 2016–17 season and onwards.

2016: Recapitalization reserved for Suning Holdings Group

In 2016, Inter had another recapitalization that was reserved for Suning Holdings Group.

2016: Major renovation for UEFA Champions League Final

In 2016, a major structural renovation was made to the San Siro stadium in preparation for the UEFA Champions League Final.

2016: Net loss reported

In the 2015-16 season, Inter Milan reported net losses of €59.6 million before the 2017 restatement.

2016: Inter finishes fourth

In the 2015–2016 season, Inter finished fourth, failing to return to the Champions League.

2016: Net loss within UEFA limit but squad size reduction remains

On April 21, 2017, Inter Milan announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) for the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million. However, UEFA announced that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted yet, due to partial fulfillment of the targets in the settlement agreement.

April 2017: Net loss within UEFA limit but squad size reduction remains

On April 21, 2017, Inter Milan announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) for the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million. However, UEFA announced that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted yet, due to partial fulfillment of the targets in the settlement agreement.

June 2017: Luciano Spalletti appointed as Inter manager

On 9 June 2017, Luciano Spalletti was appointed as the manager of Inter Milan, signing a two-year contract.

December 2017: Debt Refinanced

In December 2017, Inter refinanced its debt of €300 million by issuing corporate bonds to the market.

2017: Juventus wins sixth successive league title

Before 2017, the all-time record of successive league titles was held by Inter. In 2017, Juventus won their sixth successive league title, surpassing Inter's record.

2017: Players signed permanently after loan deals

In 2015, Inter Milan signed Stevan Jovetić and Miranda on temporary deals with an obligation to sign outright in 2017, making their cost less in the loan period.

2017: Net loss reported

In 2016-17 Inter Milan reported net losses of €24.6 million.

2017: Inter acquired Alessandro Bastoni

In 2017, Alessandro Bastoni was acquired from Atalanta for 31.1 million €.

2017: Write-off of Pirelli's remaining shares

In Pirelli's second IPO prospectus in 2017, the company revealed that the value of the remaining shares of Inter owned by Pirelli was written off to zero in the 2016 financial year.

March 2018: Shares pledged to CPPIB Credit Investments due

International Sports Capital HK Limited pledged the shares of International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments for €170 million, at an interest rate of 8% p.a due March 2018.

June 2018: UEFA maintains squad size reduction

In June 2018, UEFA announced that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted, based on Inter's 2016–17 season financial result.

July 2018: Inter signs Lautaro Martinez

On 4 July 2018, Inter Milan officially signed Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez from Racing Club de Avellaneda for 25 million €.

October 2018: Steven Zhang appointed as Inter president

On 26 October 2018, Steven Zhang was appointed as the new president of Inter Milan.

November 2018: Football Leaks Revelations

In November 2018, documents from Football Leaks revealed that loan signings such as Xherdan Shaqiri in January 2015, had inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase.

December 2018: Giuseppe Marotta joins Inter Milan as CEO for sport

On 13 December 2018, Giuseppe Marotta officially joined Inter Milan as the CEO for sport.

2018: UEFA sanctions against AC Milan

In 2015, Inter and Roma were the only two Italian clubs that were sanctioned by the UEFA due to their breaking of UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations, which was followed by AC Milan which was once barred from returning to European competition in 2018.

January 2019: LionRock Capital acquires shares in Inter

On 25 January 2019, LionRock Capital from Hong Kong reached an agreement with International Sports Capital HK Limited to acquire a 31.05% share in Inter Milan, becoming the club's new minority shareholder.

March 2019: Installments repaid on secured loan

From September 30, 2015 to 31 March 2019, €45 million (plus interests) would be repaid in installments from the loan secured in June 2014.

May 2019: Antonio Conte appointed as Inter coach

On 31 May 2019, Antonio Conte was appointed as the new coach of Inter Milan, signing a three-year deal.

June 2019: Payment due on secured loan

On June 30, 2019, €184 million (plus interests) would be due on the loan secured in June 2014.

July 2019: Agreement for new shared stadium

In July 2019, Inter and Milan announced an agreement for the construction of a new shared stadium in the San Siro area.

September 2019: Steven Zhang elected to the board of the European Club Association

In September 2019, Steven Zhang was elected to the board of the European Club Association.

2019: Inter's first trophy less season

Despite having lost only once in 14 matches in the UCL this season, Inter lost the final 5–0 to Paris Saint-Germain ensuring a first trophy less season since the 2019–20 season.

January 2020: Inter signs Christian Eriksen

In January 2020, Inter Milan signed Christian Eriksen from Tottenham for 27 million €.

February 2020: Trademark infringement lawsuit

In February 2020, Inter Milan sued Major League Soccer (MLS) for trademark infringement, claiming that the term "Inter" is synonymous with its club.

March 2020: Shares pledged to CPPIB Credit Investments due

International Sports Capital HK Limited pledged the shares of International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments for €170 million, at an interest rate of 15% p.a due March 2020.

May 2021: Inter Milan wins Serie A title

On 2 May 2021, Inter Milan was confirmed as the Serie A champions for the first time in eleven years.

May 2021: Suning Holdings Group given a substantial loan

On 22 May 2024, Oaktree Capital Management assumed ownership of Inter Milan following the default of Suning Holdings Group on a substantial loan given in May 2021 to the club.

May 2021: Conte leaves Inter by mutual consent

On 26 May 2021, despite securing the Serie A title, Antonio Conte left Inter Milan by mutual consent.

June 2021: Simone Inzaghi appointed as Inter's replacement

In June 2021, Simone Inzaghi was appointed as the coach of Inter Milan, replacing Antonio Conte.

July 2021: Achraf Hakimi sold to Paris Saint-Germain

On 6 July 2021, Achraf Hakimi was sold by Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain for €60 million.

August 2021: Romelu Lukaku sold to Chelsea

On 8 August 2021, Romelu Lukaku was sold by Inter Milan to Chelsea for €115 million, representing the most expensive association football transfer by an Italian football club ever.

2021: Spalletti's contract extended

In August of 2021, due to his success, Inter Milan extended the contract with manager Luciano Spalletti.

2021: Renovation to host UEFA Nations League final

In late 2021, a renovation took place at San Siro to host the UEFA Nations League final.

2021: Permission for new stadium construction

In the winter of 2021, the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, officially granted permission for the construction of a new stadium next to San Siro, with plans to partially demolish and repurpose the existing stadium after the 2026 Olympic Games.

2021: Inter acquired Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Inter Milan acquired Hakan Çalhanoğlu in 2021.

2021: Inter qualified in the UCL Round of 16 for the first time in ten years

Inter Milan qualified in the UCL Round of 16 for the first time in ten years in 2021.

2021: Oaktree guaranteed Suning's loan

Oaktree had previously guaranteed Suning's loan in 2021 with Suning's ownership stake in the club as collateral.

January 2022: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana

On 12 January 2022, Inter Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Juventus 2–1 at San Siro.

May 2022: Inter wins Coppa Italia

On 11 May 2022, Inter Milan won the Coppa Italia, defeating Juventus 4–2 at Stadio Olimpico.

2022: Inter passed the UCL group stage

In 2022, Inter Milan passed again the UCL group stage after having eliminated Barcelona, and then after having defeated Porto and Benfica, qualified for the semifinals of the competition.

2022: "Plan B" to relocate new stadium construction

In early 2022, Inter and Milan revealed a "plan B" to relocate the construction of the new Milano stadium away from the San Siro area, in the Greater Milan region.

2022: Inter acquired Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Inter Milan acquired Henrikh Mkhitaryan in 2022.

January 2023: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana against Milan

On 18 January 2023, Inter Milan won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Milan 3−0 at King Fahd International Stadium.

May 2023: Inter advances to Champions League final

On 16 May 2023, Inter Milan defeated archrivals Milan in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League to advance to the final for the first time since 2010.

July 2023: Inter sells Andre Onana

In July 2023, Inter Milan sold goalkeeper Andre Onana to Manchester United for 50 million €.

January 2024: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana

In January 2024, Inter Milan won its eighth Supercoppa Italiana, tying the record for consecutive wins, after defeating Lazio and Napoli.

April 2024: Inter secures 20th Serie A title

On 22 April 2024, Inter Milan secured their 20th Serie A title, defeating Milan 2–1 at the San Siro.

May 2024: Oaktree Capital Management assumes ownership of Inter Milan

On 22 May 2024, Oaktree Capital Management assumed ownership of Inter Milan following the default of Suning Holdings Group on a substantial loan.

May 2024: Oaktree Capital Management assumes ownership

On May 22, 2024, Oaktree Capital Management assumed ownership of Inter Milan after Suning, the previous owner, missed the deadline on a €395 million debt payment taken out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oaktree had guaranteed Suning's loan in 2021, resulting in Oaktree's right to take control.

August 2024: Inter second-most supported club in Italy

According to an August 2024 research by Ipsos, Inter is the second-most supported football club in Italy, only surpassed by Juventus.

2024: Inter Milan's season

In 2024, Inter Milan's season proved to be a disappointment after losing the Supercoppa Italiana final to Milan and the Champions League final 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain.

2024: Curva Nord collaborates with ¥$

Throughout 2024, the Curva Nord Milano collaborated with rap duo ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign), appearing as a choir on the song "Carnival" featuring Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid, and on the remix of "Like That" featuring Future and Metro Boomin.

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