History of Inter Milan in Timeline
Internazionale Milano, or Inter Milan, is a professional football club based in Milan, Italy. Founded in 1908, Inter is notable for being the only Italian club to have continuously played in the top tier of Italian football (Serie A) since its debut in 1909. The club is one of the most successful in Italy and Europe, having won numerous league titles, domestic cups, and European trophies.
March 1908: Foundation of Football Club Internazionale
On March 9, 1908, Football Club Internazionale was founded by a group of players who left Milan Cricket and Football Club.
1908: Club Founding and Color Adoption
In 1908, Inter Milan was founded, adopting black and blue stripes as their colors, which earned them the nickname Nerazzurri. The colors were chosen to represent the night sky, with blue being selected as the opposite of the red worn by their rivals, Milan Cricket and Football Club.
1908: Derby della Madonnina Origin
In 1908, Inter split off from Milan, marking the beginning of the Derby della Madonnina, a significant intracity rivalry in Italian football.
1908: Start of Chairmen List
In 1908, the history of Inter chairmen began.
1909: Inter's Debut in Top Flight Football
In 1909, Inter Milan debuted in the top flight of Italian football and has been the only Italian side to have always competed at that level since.
1909: Debut in Italian Football Top Flight
Since its debut in 1909, Inter has competed in every season of Serie A and its predecessors, and has never been relegated from the top flight of Italian football.
1910: First Championship Win
In 1910, Inter Milan won its first championship.
1920: Second Championship Win
In 1920, Inter Milan secured their second championship title.
1922: Avoiding Relegation
In 1922, Inter Milan faced the risk of relegation to the second division but managed to stay in the top league after winning two play-off matches.
September 1926: Inaugural Game at San Siro
On 19 September 1926, the first game played at the San Siro stadium was a friendly match between Inter and Milan, with Inter winning 6–3.
1926: San Siro Construction and Ownership
The San Siro stadium, home of Milan since 1926, was privately built by funding from Milan's chairman, Piero Pirelli. The stadium remained under club ownership until 1935 when it was sold to the city.
1928: Merger and Renaming to Società Sportiva Ambrosiana
In 1928, during the Fascist era, Inter Milan merged with Unione Sportiva Milanese and was renamed Società Sportiva Ambrosiana for political reasons.
1928: Forced Name and Uniform Change
In 1928, during the Fascist regime, Inter Milan was forced to merge with Unione Sportiva Milanese and was renamed Società Sportiva Ambrosiana. The club was also forced to abandon their black and blue uniforms and replaced them with the flag of Milan (red cross on white background).
1929: Restoration of Colors
In 1929, Inter's black-and-blue jerseys were restored, marking a return to the club's original identity after the forced changes imposed by the Fascist regime.
1929: Change to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana
In 1929, club chairman Oreste Simonotti changed the club's name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana and restored the black-and-blue jerseys.
1930: Third Serie A Title
In 1930, Inter Milan won its third Serie A title.
1931: Name Change to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter
In 1931, due to shareholder pressure, chairman Pozzani changed the club's name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter.
1934: Players Win World Cup with Italy
In 1934, four Inter Milan players including Meazza, Luigi Allemandi, Attilio Demaría and Armando Castellazzi were part of the Italian national team that won the World Cup.
1935: Sale of San Siro
In 1935, The San Siro stadium was sold to the city.
1938: Fourth Serie A Title
In 1938, Inter Milan won its fourth Serie A title.
1938: More Players Win World Cup with Italy
In 1938, four Inter Milan players, including Meazza, Ugo Locatelli, Giovanni Ferrari, and Pietro Ferraris, contributed to Italy's World Cup victory.
1939: First Coppa Italia Win
In 1939, Inter Milan won its first Coppa Italia (Italian Cup), led by Giuseppe Meazza.
1940: Fifth Championship Title
In 1940, Inter Milan secured its fifth championship title.
1947: Inter Accepted as Joint Tenant
In 1947, Inter were accepted as joint tenant of the San Siro stadium, sharing it with Milan.
1949: Close to Serie A Title
In 1949, Inter Milan came close to winning the Serie A title in the last season of Grande Torino.
1949: Title streak
In 1949, Inter Milan was the first club in since 1949 to win the title for four consecutive seasons
1951: Close to Serie A Title Again
In 1951, Inter Milan again neared winning the Serie A title with the help of new players and the first Dutch player in club history, Faas Wilkes.
1953: Sixth Championship Win
In 1953, Inter Milan won its sixth championship, coached by Alfredo Foni and led by István Nyers and Benito Lorenzi.
1954: Seventh Championship Win
In 1954, Inter Milan won its seventh championship, achieving consecutive wins, coached by Alfredo Foni and led by István Nyers and Benito Lorenzi.
May 1955: Angelo Moratti Becomes Owner
In May 1955, Angelo Moratti became the new owner of Inter Milan.
1960: Facchetti Joins Inter
In 1960, Giacinto Facchetti joined Inter, where he played until 1978.
1960: Helenio Herrera Joins Inter
In 1960, Helenio Herrera joined Inter Milan as manager from Barcelona.
1961: Luis Suárez Wins European Footballer of the Year
In 1961, Luis Suárez, who joined Inter Milan with Helenio Herrera from Barcelona, won the European Footballer of the Year.
1961: First Season without Trophy
The 1961-1962 season was the first time the team ended without a trophy since.
1962: First Season without Trophy
The 1961-1962 season was the first time the team ended without a trophy since.
1964: European Cup Victory
In 1964, Inter Milan achieved victory in the European Cup.
1964: Key Player Additions
In 1964, Inter Milan added Angelo Domenghini, Gianfranco Bedin, and Joaquín Peiró to their squad.
1964: European and Intercontinental Cup Wins
In 1964, Inter Milan won the European Cup against Real Madrid 3-1 in Vienna, and also won the Intercontinental Cup after defeating Independiente.
1964: First UEFA Champions League Win
In 1964, Inter won their first UEFA Champions League.
August 1965: Coppa Italia Final Loss
In August 1965, Inter Milan lost the Coppa Italia final against Juventus.
1965: Second European Cup Victory
In 1965, Inter Milan secured their second consecutive European Cup title.
1965: Second UEFA Champions League Win
In 1965, Inter won their second back-to-back UEFA Champions League.
1966: Failed Signings of Beckenbauer and Eusebio
At the end of the season after the 1966 World Cup, Inter Milan was set to sign Franz Beckenbauer and Eusebio, but the Italian Federation blocked new foreign player signings.
1966: Tenth Scudetto and European Cup Semifinal
In 1966, Inter Milan won their tenth scudetto in club history, earning them the first Star, but lost in the European Cup Semifinals against Real Madrid.
1967: Loss in European Cup Final and Serie A Title
In 1967, Inter Milan lost the European Cup Final to Celtic and also lost the Serie A title after a defeat against Mantova.
1968: Moratti Sells the Team, Herrera Leaves
In 1968, Angelo Moratti sold Inter Milan to Ivanoe Fraizzoli, and Helenio Herrera left the team.
1969: Foundation of Boys San Ultras Group
In 1969, the traditional ultras group of Inter, known as Boys San, was founded, marking one of the oldest Italian ultras groups.
1971: Eleventh League Title
In 1971, Inter Milan secured their eleventh league title with Roberto Boninsegna leading the league with 24 goals.
1972: European Cup Final Loss
In 1972, Inter Milan was defeated in the European Cup final, losing 0-2 to Ajax.
1974: Rummenigge's Career Start
In 1974 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge played for Bayern Munich.
1975: Müller's Career Start
In 1975 Hansi Müller played for VfB Stuttgart.
1977: Coppa Italia Win
In 1977, Inter Milan added to its Coppa Italia tally under coach Eugenio Bersellini.
1978: Facchetti Leaves Inter
In 1978, Giacinto Facchetti leaves Inter after playing for the club since 1960.
1980: Twelfth League Title
In 1980, Inter Milan won their twelfth league title.
1980: End of Foreign Player Signing Ban
In 1980, the Italian Federation ended the ban on signing new foreign players.
1981: Coppa Italia Win
In 1981, Inter Milan added to its Coppa Italia tally under coach Eugenio Bersellini.
1981: European Cup Semifinals
In 1981, Inter Milan reached the European Cup Semifinals for the sixth time, facing Real Madrid.
1982: Müller's Career with Inter
In 1982 Hansi Müller played for Inter Milan.
1983: UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Quarter-Finals
In 1983, Inter Milan and Real Madrid faced each other in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals.
1984: Müller's Career with Inter
In 1984 Hansi Müller played for Inter Milan.
1985: UEFA Cup Semi-Finals
In 1985, Inter Milan and Real Madrid met in the UEFA Cup semi-finals.
1986: Passarella's Career Start with Inter
In 1986 Daniel Passarella played for Inter Milan.
1986: UEFA Cup Semi-Finals Again
In 1986, Inter Milan and Real Madrid faced each other in the UEFA Cup semi-finals for the second consecutive year.
1987: Rummenigge's Career End with Inter
In 1987 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's career ended with Inter Milan.
1988: Passarella's Career End with Inter
In 1988 Daniel Passarella played for Inter Milan.
1989: Last Scudetto win before 2007
In 1989 Inter won their last Scudetto before 2007
1989: Prior Domestic Success
In 1989, Inter Milan won before 1999 their first domestic success.
1989: Serie A Championship
In 1989, Inter Milan, led by Andreas Brehme and Lothar Matthäus and coached by Giovanni Trapattoni, won the Serie A championship, setting a record for most points in Serie A history with 58 points.
1990: Ballon d'Or for Matthews
Following West Germany's victory in the 1990 World Cup, led by three Inter players, Matthews was awarded the Ballon d'Or.
May 1991: UEFA Cup Win
In May 1991, Inter Milan won the UEFA Cup against Roma, marking their first European trophy since the Grande Inter period. Matthews had 23 goals including 6 in the UEFA cup.
1991: UEFA Cup victory
In 1991, Inter Milan achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1992: New Signings
In 1992, Inter Milan signed players like Matthias Sammer, Rubén Sosa, and Igor Shalimov after the departure of three German players. They finished the season second behind AC Milan.
1993: Near Relegation
In the 1993-94 season, Inter Milan had a poor performance in the domestic league, finishing just one point above the relegation zone.
1994: UEFA Cup victory
In 1994, Inter Milan achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1995: Zanetti Joins Inter
In 1995, Javier Zanetti joined Inter Milan, and played 858 games for them until his retirement in 2014.
1995: Moratti's Takeover and Acquisitions
In 1995, Massimo Moratti took over from Ernesto Pellegrini and acquired Javier Zanetti, Paul Ince, and Roberto Carlos.
1996: Uefa Cup final loss
In the 1996–1997 season Inter reached for third time Uefa Cup final losing this time at penalty 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: Uefa Cup
In 1997-1998 season Inter had won his third UEFA Cup defending in Paris final Lazio 3–0 with goals from Ivan Zamorano, Zanetti and Ronaldo
1998: UEFA Cup victory
In 1998, Inter Milan achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1998: Sacking of Luigi Simoni
In 1998, Massimo Moratti sacked coach Luigi Simoni shortly after Inter defeated Real Madrid in the Champions League and Simoni received the Italian manager of the year award.
1998: Controversial Serie A Match Against Juventus
In 1998, during a Serie A match against Juventus, controversial referee decisions led to turmoil and scandal, with Inter president Moratti leaving the stadium in protest.
1999: Lippi Appointed and Player Acquisitions
In 1999, Moratti appointed Marcello Lippi as manager and signed players like Angelo Peruzzi, Laurent Blanc, Clarence Seedorf, Vieri and Jugović.
2000: Supercoppa Italiana Loss, Champions League Elimination, and Managerial Changes
In 2000, Inter lost the Supercoppa Italiana to Lazio and were eliminated from the Champions League preliminary round. Lippi was sacked, and Marco Tardelli was appointed but failed to improve results, including a 6-0 loss to Milan.
2000: Coppa Italia Final Defeat and Ronaldo's Injury
In 2000, Inter reached the Coppa Italia final but were defeated by Lazio, in a match remembered for Ronaldo's severe knee injury.
October 2002: First Home Defeat in Champions League
In October 2002, Inter Milan was defeated at home for the first time in its history in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, losing against Lyon after 33 matches in 39 years.
2002: Near Scudetto Win and Player Transfers
In 2002, Inter Milan, coached by Hector Cuper, narrowly missed winning the Scudetto, finishing third. Ronaldo was sold to Real Madrid and replaced by Hernan Crespo.
January 2004: Moratti's Resignation
In January 2004, Massimo Moratti resigned from presidency in favour of Giacinto Facchetti.
February 2004: Vandalism of Restaurants
In February 2004, the restaurants of Vieri and Cannavaro were vandalised after Inter's 3–2 defeat to Milan in Serie A.
July 2004: Appointment of Roberto Mancini
On July 2004, Inter Milan appointed Roberto Mancini as head coach and singed players like Esteban Cambiasso and Julio Cesar.
2004: Champions League Abandonment
On April 12, 2004, a flare thrown from the crowd by an Inter supporter struck Milan keeper Dida on the shoulder during the second leg of the 2004–05 Champions League quarter-final matchup between Milan and Inter, leading to the abandonment of the game.
2005: Serie A championship
In 2005 Inter were awarded the 2005–06 Serie A championship retrospectively, after title-winning Juventus was relegated and points were stripped from Milan due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2005: Acquisition of Players
In 2005, Inter Milan acquired Walter Samuel and Luis Figo.
2005: UCL Quarter-Finals
In 2005, Inter reached the Champions League quarter-finals.
2005: Start of Scudetto-Winning Seasons
In the 2000s, Inter developed a rivalry with Roma, who finished as runners-up to Inter in all but one of Inter's five Scudetto-winning seasons between 2005–06 and 2009–10.
May 2006: Coppa Italia Win
On May 2006, Inter Milan won the Coppa Italia 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, the shirt sponsor and minority shareholder of Inter, sold 15.26% shares of the club to the Moratti family for €13.5 million, retaining a 4.2% stake.
September 2006: Death of Facchetti
In September 2006, Inter legend Giacinto Facchetti died prematurely after serving as president.
September 2006: Facchetti's Number Retired
On 8 September 2006, four days after Giacinto Facchetti died, Inter retired his number 3 shirt as a posthumous honor. Nicolás Burdisso, the last player to wear the number, switched to number 16 for the rest of the season.
September 2006: Record-Breaking Victory Run
On September 2006, Inter began a record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A.
2006: Start of Five Successive League Titles
From 2006 to 2010, Inter won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record.
2006: UCL Quarter-Finals
In 2006, Inter reached the Champions League quarter-finals.
2006: Inter sold its brand to "Inter Brand S.r.l."
In 2006, Inter sold its brand to the new subsidiary, "Inter Brand S.r.l.", a special purpose entity with a shares capital of €40 million, for €158 million.
2006: Net Loss of €206 million
In the 2006–07 season, Inter had a net loss of €206 million (€112 million extraordinary basis, due to the abolition of non-standard accounting practice of the special amortization fund).
2006: Juventus Relegation
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: End of Victory Run
On February 2007, Inter's record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A ended with a draw against Udinese.
April 2007: Scudetto Win
On April 2007, Inter won their second consecutive Scudetto, their first on the field since 1989, defeating Siena 2–1.
June 2007: New Shares Issued for Capital Increase
In June 2007, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. issued new shares for €70.8 million as part of several capital increases.
December 2007: New Shares Issued for Capital Increase
In December 2007, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. issued new shares for €99.9 million as part of several capital increases.
2007: UCL Round of 16
In 2007, Inter reached the Champions League round of 16.
2007: Champions League Exit and Mancini's Uncertain Future
In 2007, Inter was eliminated from the Champions League by Liverpool, leading to questions about Roberto Mancini's future. Mancini announced his intention to leave but changed his mind the following day.
2007: Net Loss of €148 million
In the 2007–08 season, Inter had a net loss of €148 million.
June 2008: José Mourinho Appointment
On June 2, 2008, José Mourinho was appointed as the coach of Inter Milan.
June 2008: Appointment of José Mourinho
On June 2008, Inter Milan appointed José Mourinho as new head coach.
2008: Capital Increase
In 2008, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. had a capital increase of €86.6 million.
2008: Centenary Celebration Kit
In 2008, Inter celebrated their centenary by featuring a red cross on their away shirt, reminiscent of the flag of Milan.
2008: Net Loss of €154 million
In the 2008–09 season, Inter had a net loss of €154 million.
2009: Capital Increase
In 2009, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. had a capital increase of €70 million.
2009: End of Scudetto-Winning Seasons
In the 2000s, Inter developed a rivalry with Roma, who finished as runners-up to Inter in all but one of Inter's five Scudetto-winning seasons between 2005–06 and 2009–10.
2009: Net Loss of €69 million
In the 2009–10 season, Inter had a net loss of €69 million.
2009: Revenue Boosted by Player Sales and Other Factors
In the 2009–10 season, Inter's revenue was boosted by the sales of Ibrahimović, the treble, and the release clause of coach José Mourinho.
2009: Significant Signings
In the summer of 2009, Inter Milan signed Diego Milito and Thiago Motta from Genoa, Lúcio from Bayern Munich.
August 2010: Supercoppa Italiana win
On August 2010, Inter defeated Roma 3-1 and won the Supercoppa Italiana
December 2010: FIFA Club World Cup Win and Benítez's Dismissal
In December 2010, Inter Milan won the FIFA Club World Cup. Due to declining performance, Rafael Benítez was fired on December 23, 2010, and replaced by Leonardo.
2010: Negotiation of Club TV Rights
For the 2010–11 season, Serie A clubs started negotiating club TV rights collectively rather than individually.
2010: Capital Increase
In 2010, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. had a capital increase of €40 million.
2010: Treble win
In 2010, Inter Milan won the Champions League, Serie A, and Coppa Italia, becoming the first Italian team to win the treble. Mourinho then left to manage Real Madrid and was replaced by Rafael Benítez.
2010: Italian Treble and Champions League Win
In 2010, Inter Milan won the Champions League, completing an unprecedented Italian seasonal treble, winning the Coppa Italia and the Scudetto the same year.
2010: Biscione Featured on Away Kit
In the 2010-11 season, Inter's away kit featured the Biscione (grass snake), a symbol for the city of Milan.
2010: Net Loss of €87 million
In the 2010–11 season, Inter had a net loss of €87 million.
September 2011: Loan from ICS secured by factoring Pirelli sponsorship
In September 2011, Inter secured a loan from Istituto per il Credito Sportivo (ICS) by factoring the sponsorship of Pirelli for the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons, amounting to €24.8 million at an interest rate of 3 months Euribor + 1.95% spread.
2011: Capital Increase
In 2011, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. had a capital increase of €40 million.
2011: Net Loss of €77 million
In the 2011–12 season, Inter had a net loss of €77 million.
2012: Bank debt
At the end of the 2012–13 financial year, the consolidated balance sheets of "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." showed the whole companies group had a bank debt of €157 million.
2012: Capital Increase
In 2012, FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A. had a capital increase of €35 million.
2012: Net Loss of €80 million
In the 2012–13 season, Inter had a net loss of €80 million.
2012: First Proposals for a New Inter Stadium
Since 2012, Massimo Moratti has alternated between various proposals and projects regarding the possible construction of a new Inter stadium.
2013: Bank debt
At the end of the 2012–13 financial year, the consolidated balance sheets of "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." showed the whole companies group had a bank debt of €157 million.
2013: Thoir Subscribes New Shares
In 2013, Thoir subscribed €75 million of new shares in FC Internazionale Milano S.p.A.
2013: Net Profit of €33 million
In the 2013–14 season, Inter had a net profit of €33 million, due to special income from the establishment of subsidiary Inter Media and Communication.
June 2014: Zanetti's Number Retired
In June 2014, Inter club chairman Erick Thohir confirmed that Javier Zanetti's number 4 was to be retired out of respect.
June 2014: New Inter Group secures €230 million loan
In June 2014, the new Inter Group secured a €230 million loan from Goldman Sachs and UniCredit at an interest rate of 3 months Euribor + 5.5% spread. A new subsidiary, Inter Media and Communication S.r.l., was set up to carry the debt, with €200 million used for debt refinancing.
2014: Predominantly Black Home Kit
In 2014, Inter adopted a predominantly black home kit with thin blue pinstripes before returning to a more traditional design the following season.
2014: Zanetti's departure
In 2014, Javier Zanetti ended his long run at Inter after playing 858 games.
2014: Figures from consolidated financial statement were announced
Since the 2014–15 season, figures from consolidated financial statement were announced, which were net losses of €140.4 million.
January 2015: Loan Signing of Xherdan Shaqiri
In January 2015, Xherdan Shaqiri was signed on loan, and documents from Football Leaks revealed that there were inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase.
June 2015: €1 million loan payment due
On June 30, 2015, €1 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 was due.
September 2015: First installment of loan repayment due
From September 30, 2015 to March 31, 2019, €45 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 was to be repaid in 15 installments.
December 2015: Pirelli's Shareholding Decreases
As of 31 December 2015, Pirelli became the third largest shareholder of Inter with just 0.5% due to several capital increases of Inter.
2015: Sanctioned by UEFA for Financial Fair Play violations
In 2015, Inter and Roma were sanctioned by UEFA for breaking UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations. Inter agreed to a three-year break-even from 2015 to 2018, with certain net loss limits and fines.
2015: Net Loss Within Allowable Limit
On April 21, 2017, Inter announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) of the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million.
2015: Figures from consolidated financial statement were announced
Since the 2014–15 season, figures from consolidated financial statement were announced, which were net losses of €140.4 million in 2014-2015.
June 2016: Loan repayment
The loan from Banca Antonveneta was to be repaid in installments until June 30, 2016.
July 2016: ISC repays notes after share sale to Suning Holdings Group
On July 1, 2016, International Sports Capital (ISC) repaid its notes after selling part of Inter's shares to Suning Holdings Group.
2016: UEFA financial fair play restrictions
As a probation to avoid further sanction, the 2015–16 season being allowed to have a net loss of a maximum of €30 million, followed by break-even in the 2016–17 season and onwards.
2016: Financial result
Consolidated financial statement announced since the 2014–15 season, which resulted in €59.6 million net loss in 2015–16.
2016: Suning Holdings Group Recapitalization
In 2016, Inter received another recapitalization that was reserved for Suning Holdings Group.
2016: San Siro Renovation for 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 Within Allowable Limit
On April 21, 2017, Inter announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) of the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million.
April 2017: Net Loss Within Allowable Limit
On April 21, 2017, Inter announced that their net loss (FFP adjusted) of the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million.
December 2017: Club refinances debt with corporate bond
In December 2017, Inter refinanced its debt of €300 million by issuing a corporate bond to the market via Goldman Sachs, with an interest rate of 4.875% p.a.
2017: Juventus Breaks League Title Record
Before 2017, from 2006 to 2010, the club won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record. In 2017, Juventus won their sixth successive league title.
2017: Financial result
Consolidated financial statement announced since the 2014–15 season, which resulted in €24.6 million net loss in 2016–17.
2017: Pirelli Writes Off Remaining Shares
In 2017, Pirelli revealed that the value of their remaining shares of Inter was written off to zero in the 2016 financial year.
2017: Obligation to Sign Players Outright
In mid-2015, Stevan Jovetić and Miranda were signed by Inter on temporary deals plus an obligation to sign outright in 2017.
March 2018: Due date for CPPIB Credit Investments loan
The €170 million loan that Hong Kong-based International Sports Capital HK Limited pledged the shares of Italy-based International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments in 2015, was due in March 2018 at an interest rate of 8% p.a.
June 2018: UEFA Maintains Reduction of Squad Size
In June 2018, 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, based on Inter's 2016–17 season financial result.
November 2018: Football Leaks Reveal Loan Signing Conditions
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.
2018: AC Milan barred from European competition
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.
March 2019: Installment of loan repayment due
From September 30, 2015 to March 31, 2019, €45 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 was to be repaid in 15 installments.
June 2019: €184 million loan payment due
On June 30, 2019, €184 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 was due.
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.
February 2020: Inter Milan Sues MLS for Trademark Infringement
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: Due date for CPPIB Credit Investments loan
The €170 million loan that Hong Kong-based International Sports Capital HK Limited pledged the shares of Italy-based International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments in 2015, was due in March 2020 at an interest rate of 15% p.a.
2021: San Siro Renovation for UEFA Nations League Final
In late 2021, another renovation took place at the San Siro stadium to host the UEFA Nations League final.
2021: Permission for New Stadium Construction
In the winter of 2021, Giuseppe Sala, the mayor of Milan, gave official permission for the construction of the new stadium next to San Siro, which is expected to be partially demolished and refunctionalised after the 2026 Olympic Games.
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. As a result, Suning's default on the loan resulted in Oaktree's right to take control of the organization.
January 2022: Inter Wins Supercoppa Italiana
In January 2022, Inter defeated Juventus 2-1 to win the Supercoppa Italiana. The match, held at San Siro, saw Inter equalize with a penalty from Lautaro Martínez after conceding a goal. Alexis Sánchez then scored the winning goal in extra time, securing Simone Inzaghi's first trophy as Inter manager.
2022: "Plan B" Relocation of New Stadium Construction
In early 2022, Inter and Milan revealed a "plan B" to relocate the construction of the new Milano stadium in the Greater Milan, away from the San Siro area.
May 2023: Inter Reaches Champions League Final
In May 2023, Inter defeated Milan in the Champions League semi-finals, advancing to the final for the first time since 2010. However, they were defeated by Manchester City 1-0 in the final.
January 2024: Inter Wins Supercoppa Italiana
In January 2024, Inter won its eighth Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Lazio 3-0 and Napoli 1-0. This win marked Inter's third consecutive Supercoppa title, tying a record set by AC Milan in the 90s.
April 2024: Inter Secures 20th Serie A Title
On 22 April 2024, Inter secured their 20th Serie A title by defeating Milan 2–1. They ended the season with 94 points, 19 over Milan, 89 goals made and only 22 goals conceded, and a +67 difference, the best in Serie A since the 1950-1951 season.
May 2024: Acquisition by Oaktree Capital Management
In May 2024, Inter Milan was acquired by American asset management company Oaktree Capital Management.
May 2024: Oaktree Capital Management Assumes Ownership of Inter Milan
On 22 May 2024, Oaktree Capital Management assumed ownership of Inter Milan following Suning Holdings Group's default on a substantial loan. Consequently, Giuseppe Marotta was appointed as the club's new chairman.
May 22, 2024: Oaktree Capital Management Assumes Ownership of Inter Milan
On May 22, 2024, US-based investment firm Oaktree Capital Management took ownership of Inter Milan after Suning missed the deadline on a €395 million debt payment.
August 2024: Second Most Supported Club in Italy
According to an August 2024 research by Ipsos, Inter is the second most supported club in Italy.
2024: Collaboration with ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign)
Throughout 2024, the Curva Nord Milano collaborated with rap duo ¥$ (composed of Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign), appearing as a choir on the hit song "Carnival" featuring Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid and on the ¥$ remix of "Like That" featuring only Future and record producer Metro Boomin.
2026: San Siro Refurbishment for Milano Cortina Olympics
In 2026, the San Siro stadium is slated to be refurbished in time for the Milano Cortina Olympic Games.
2026: Potential Demolition and Refunctionalization of San Siro
The existing San Siro stadium is expected to be partially demolished and refunctionalized after the 2026 Olympic Games.
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