History of Inter Milan in Timeline

Internazionale Milano, commonly known as Inter Milan, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. A founding member of Serie A, Inter is the only Italian club to have continuously participated in the top flight since its debut in 1909. They share the San Siro stadium with AC Milan, their long-standing rival, a matchup known as the Derby della Madonnina, one of football's most followed derbies. Inter has never been relegated to Serie B.

1907: AC Milan's Title Drought

From 1907 to 1951, AC Milan didn't win a title for 44 years.

March 1908: Giorgio Muggiani's statement

Giorgio Muggiani made a statement in March 1908 in Milan.

March 1908: Club Foundation

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

1908: First Inter logo designed

In 1908, Giorgio Muggiani designed the first Inter logo, incorporating the letters "FCIM" in the centre of a series of circles.

1908: Club Founding

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

1908: Beginning of the Derby della Madonnina rivalry

In 1908, the Derby della Madonnina rivalry between Inter and Milan began, stemming from Inter's split from Milan.

1908: Founding of Inter Milan

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

1909: Debut in top division

In 1909, Inter Milan debuted in the top division of Italian football and has remained the only Italian team to have always participated in it without ever being relegated to Serie B.

1909: Inter's Debut in Italian Football

Since its debut in 1909, Inter has competed in Serie A and its predecessors in every season.

1910: First Championship Win

In 1910, Inter Milan won its first championship, with Virgilio Fossati as captain and coach.

1920: Second Championship Win

In 1920, Inter Milan won its second championship.

1922: Avoidance of Relegation

In 1922, Inter Milan avoided relegation to the Second Division of Northern League by winning two play-offs.

September 1926: Inaugural game at San Siro

On 19 September 1926, Inter defeated Milan 6–3 in a friendly match marking the first game played at the San Siro stadium.

1926: San Siro becomes Milan's home stadium

In 1926, San Siro became the home stadium for Milan, privately built and funded by Milan's chairman Piero Pirelli.

1928: AC Milan Derby Matches

From 1928 to 1938, AC Milan didn't win a single derby for a record 17 matches.

1928: Merger and Renaming

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

1929: Giuseppe Meazza's Scoring Record

In 1929, Giuseppe Meazza scored 38 goals in 39 matches, a seasonal record in Inter Milan's history that remains unbeaten.

1929: Change of Name and Jersey Design

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

1930: Third Championship Title

In 1930, Inter Milan won its third championship title with Hungarian coach Arpad Weisz in the first ever edition of Serie A.

1931: Name Change to Ambrosiana-Inter

In 1931, due to shareholder pressure, the club's name was changed to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter.

1933: Second Place Finish

In 1933, Inter Milan ended in 2nd place.

1933: Central European Cup Final

In 1933, coached by Árpád Weisz, Inter Milan reached the final of the Central European Cup but lost against Austria Vienna.

1934: World Cup Winners

In 1934, four players from Inter Milan, including Meazza, went on to win the World Cup with the Italian national team.

1935: Second Place Finish

In 1935, Inter Milan ended in 2nd place.

1935: Stadium sold to the city

In 1935, the San Siro stadium was sold by the club to the city of Milan.

1936: Annibale Frossi top scorer at Olympics

In 1936, Annibale Frossi was the top scorer at the Olympics.

1938: Fourth Championship Title

In 1938, Inter Milan won its fourth championship with former player Armando Castellazzi as coach.

1938: World Cup Winners

In 1938, five Inter Milan players contributed to the win of the World Cup with Italy.

1939: First Coppa Italia Win

In 1939, Inter Milan won their first Coppa Italia with a decisive goal in the final scored by Annibale Frossi.

1940: Fifth Championship Title

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

1947: Inter becomes joint tenant of San Siro

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

1947: Sharing San Siro stadium with AC Milan

Since 1947, Inter Milan has shared the San Siro stadium with AC Milan, from which it originally split. The San Siro is the largest stadium in Italy.

April 1949: Last Game Against Grande Torino

On 30 April 1949, Inter Milan was the last team to face Grande Torino five days before the Superga air disaster.

1950: Serie A since the 1950–1951 season

On 22 April 2024, the team had the best attack in the league with 89 goals made and the best defense with only 22 goals conceded, a +67 difference, the best in Serie A since the 1950–1951 season.

1951: AC Milan's Title Drought

From 1907 to 1951, AC Milan didn't win a title for 44 years.

1951: Close Serie A Title

In 1951, Inter Milan came close to winning the Serie A title, missing it by just one point.

1951: Serie A since the 1950–1951 season

On 22 April 2024, the team had the best attack in the league with 89 goals made and the best defense with only 22 goals conceded, a +67 difference, the best in Serie A since the 1950–1951 season.

1953: Sixth Championship Title

In 1953, Inter Milan won its sixth championship, coached by Alfredo Foni.

1954: Seventh Championship Title

In 1954, Inter Milan won its seventh championship, coached by Alfredo Foni and led by strikers István Nyers and Benito Lorenzi.

May 1955: Angelo Moratti Became New Owner

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

1958: Debut of Mario Corso and Acquisition of Aristide Guarneri

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

1958: Angelillo's Scoring Record

In the 1958-1959 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in a season in Serie A with 18 teams, with 33 goals in 33 matches, tied also Meazza seasonal record of 38 goals in 39 matches.

1959: Angelillo's Scoring Record

In the 1958-1959 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in a season in Serie A with 18 teams, with 33 goals in 33 matches, tied also Meazza seasonal record of 38 goals in 39 matches.

1960: Luis Suárez Joins Inter

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

1960: Start of Giacinto Facchetti's Career at Inter

In 1960, Giacinto Facchetti started his entire career with Inter, playing as left back.

1960: Helenio Herrera Joins as Coach

In 1960, Helenio Herrera joined Inter Milan as coach and signed Giacinto Facchetti and Armando Picchi.

April 1961: Juventus-Inter Match Controversy

In April 1961, the Juventus–Inter match was stopped after Juventus supporters invaded the pitch. Inter was initially awarded the game 2–0, but the Italian Football Federation later ordered a replay.

1964: New Player Acquisitions

In 1964, Inter Milan added important players like Angelo Domenghini, Gianfranco Bedin, and Joaquín Peiró.

1964: European Cup Win

In 1964, Inter Milan reached the European Cup Final, beating Real Madrid 3–1 in Vienna, becoming the first team to win the tournament without losing a single game.

1964: First UEFA Champions League title

In 1964, Inter won their first UEFA Champions League title.

August 1965: Coppa Italia Final Loss

In August 1965, Inter Milan lost the Coppa Italia final against Juventus.

1965: Facchetti's Ballon d'Or Ranking

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

1965: Second European Cup Victory

In 1965, Inter Milan achieved their second consecutive European Cup victory.

1965: Second UEFA Champions League title

In 1965, Inter won their second back-to-back UEFA Champions League title.

1966: Italian Federation ban on foreign players

After the 1966 World Cup where the Italian National Team was eliminated by North Korea, the Italian Federation decided to block new signings of foreign players.

1966: 10th Scudetto

In 1966, Herrera's squad won the tenth scudetto in club history, the first Star.

1967: Inter loses European Cup final, Serie A title, and Coppa Italia semi-final

In 1967, Inter lost the European Cup final to Celtic 2–1 in Lisbon, lost the Serie A title after a defeat against Mantova, and lost the Coppa Italia semi-final against Padova, marking the end of the 'Grande Inter' era with the first trophy-less season since 1961–1962.

1968: Italy wins UEFA Euro 1968

In 1968, Facchetti, Burnich, and Guarneri formed the defense of Italy that won UEFA Euro 1968 with Mazzola and Domenghini.

1968: Angelo Moratti sells Inter to Ivanoe Fraizzoli

In 1968, after 13 years, Angelo Moratti sold the team to Ivanoe Fraizzoli. Helenio Herrera also left the team in 1968.

1969: Foundation of Boys San ultras group

In 1969, Boys San, one of the oldest Italian ultras groups, was founded to support Inter Milan.

1970: Italy reaches 1970 World Cup final

In 1970, Inter players Roberto Boninsegna and Mario Bertini joined Facchetti, Burnich, and Guarneri as members of the Italy team that reached the final of the 1970 World Cup against Brazil, known for the "Game of the Century" semi-final match against Germany.

1971: Inter wins eleventh league title

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

1972: Inter reaches European Cup final but loses to Ajax

In 1972, Inter reached the European Cup final for the second time in five years but lost 2–0 to Johan Cruyff's Ajax in Rotterdam.

1973: Helenio Herrera leaves Inter due to health issues

In 1973, Helenio Herrera's return as Inter coach lasted only 16 matches due to a heart attack that forced him to leave.

1977: Inter wins Coppa Italia

In 1977, Inter won the Coppa Italia with Graziano Bini scoring the decisive goal in the final against Napoli.

1977: Mazzola retires

Mazzola retired in 1977.

1978: Facchetti retires after winning Coppa Italia

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: End of Giacinto Facchetti's Career at Inter

In 1978, Giacinto Facchetti ended his career at Inter, playing as left back.

November 1979: Alessandro Altobelli scores three goals against Juventus

In November 1979, Alessandro Altobelli scored three goals against Juventus in a 4-0 victory.

January 1980: Giuseppe Bergomi makes his professional debut

In January 1980, Giuseppe Bergomi made his professional debut for Inter at 16 years old.

1980: AC Milan relegated to Serie B due to Totonero scandal

In 1980, AC Milan were relegated to Serie B for implications in the Totonero scandal.

1980: Inter wins twelfth Scudetto

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

1980: Italian Federation reopens signing of foreign players

In 1980, the Italian federation reopened the possibility to sign foreign players.

1980: San Siro Stadium Named After Giuseppe Meazza

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

1981: Inter reaches European Cup semi-final

In 1981, Inter reached the semi-final of the European Cup against Real Madrid.

1981: Inter wins Coppa Italia

In 1981, Inter won the Coppa Italia under coach Eugenio Bersellini.

1982: Bergomi, Oriali, Altobelli, Marini and Bordon win the 1982 FIFA World Cup

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

1983: Inter plays Real Madrid in UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals

In 1983, Inter encountered Real Madrid in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals.

November 1984: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge scores his first two goals in Serie A

On November 11, 1984, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge scored his first two goals in Serie A against Juventus.

1985: Inter plays Real Madrid in Uefa Cup semi-finals

In 1985, Inter encountered Real Madrid in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.

1986: Inter plays Real Madrid in Uefa Cup semi-finals

In 1986, Inter encountered Real Madrid in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.

1989: Inter wins Serie A championship with record-setting performance

In 1989, Inter, led by Andreas Brehme and Lothar Matthäus and coached by Giovanni Trapattoni, captured the Serie A championship, setting records for most points, victories, best offense, and best defense.

1989: Walter Zenga voted as World's Best Goalkeeper

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

1990: Matthews wins Ballon d'Or

After leading West Germany to win the 1990 World Cup, Matthews was awarded the Ballon d'Or.

1990: Walter Zenga voted as World's Best Goalkeeper for the second time

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

1991: Matthews awarded with FIFA World Player of the Year

At the end of 1991, Mattheus was awarded also with the first ever FIFA World Player of the Year.

1991: Inter wins UEFA Cup

In 1991, Inter won the UEFA Cup.

1991: Walter Zenga voted as World's Best Goalkeeper for the third time

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

1992: Inter signs Matthias Sammer, Rubén Sosa and Igor Shalimov

In 1992, Inter signed Matthias Sammer, Rubén Sosa and Igor Shalimov, among others. Inter ended the season in second place behind AC Milan.

1993: Inter finishes thirteenth in the league

In 1993, Inter finished in thirteenth position in the domestic league, just one point above the relegation zone.

1994: Inter wins UEFA Cup

In 1994, Inter achieved European success, winning the UEFA Cup.

1995: Start of Javier Zanetti's Career at Inter

In 1995, Javier Zanetti started his career with Inter, playing as wing-back/full-back.

1995: Massimo Moratti takes over as president

In 1995, Massimo Moratti became the president of Inter Milan, inheriting the role from his father, Angelo Moratti, and invested heavily in the club.

1996: Inter loses UEFA Cup final against Schalke 04

In the 1996, Inter reached a third UEFA Cup final, losing this time on penalties in the second leg at the Giuseppe Meazza against Schalke 04, with Roy Hodgson resigning shortly afterwards.

1996: Start of Financial Analysis

Since 1996, Inter has varied between 6th and 20th in the Deloitte Football Money League.

1997: Inter signs Ronaldo for a world record fee

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

1997: Inter acquires Ronaldo

In the 1997–1998 season, Inter acquired Ronaldo, who won the European Golden Shoe, Ballon d'Or, and FIFA World Player of the Year.

1998: Giuseppe Bergomi continues to play for Inter

Giuseppe Bergomi continued his career at Inter in 1998.

1998: Inter wins UEFA Cup

In 1998, Inter achieved European success, winning the UEFA Cup.

1998: Inter wins UEFA Cup and faces refereeing controversy

In 1998, Inter won their third UEFA Cup, beating Lazio 3–0 in Paris. A controversial refereeing decision in a match against Juventus, led to turmoil and accusations of unfairness. At the end of 1998, Inter was ranked by IFFHS as Best Club in the World for that year.

1998: Moratti sacks coach Simoni

In 1998, Moratti sacked the coach Simoni after a Champions League victory against Real Madrid.

1999: Moratti appoints Marcello Lippi and signs new players

In 1999, Moratti appointed Marcello Lippi as manager and signed players such as Angelo Peruzzi, Laurent Blanc, Iván Córdoba, Clarence Seedorf, Christian Vieri and Jugović.

1999: The logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era

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: Original club crest reduced in size

Starting from the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size.

2000: Inter loses Supercoppa Italiana, gets eliminated from Champions League, and sacks Lippi

In 2000, Inter lost the Supercoppa Italiana match against Lazio. They were also eliminated in the preliminary round of the Champions League. Lippi was sacked after a single game of the new season.

2000: Inter loses Coppa Italia final; Ronaldo suffers knee injury

In 2000, Inter reached the Coppa Italia final but was defeated by Lazio. Ronaldo suffered a severe knee injury during the match.

2000: The logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era

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: Original club crest reduced in size

Starting from the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size.

2001: Andrea 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 suffered their first-ever home defeat in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, losing a home game against Lyon. This ended a 33-match unbeaten streak at home in European competitions, spanning 39 years.

2002: Inter misses out on Scudetto, Ronaldo sold to Real Madrid

In 2002, Inter missed out on capturing the Scudetto after losing to Lazio. Ronaldo was later sold to Real Madrid.

January 2004: Massimo Moratti's Resignation

In January 2004, Massimo Moratti resigned from his position as president of Inter Milan, with Giacinto Facchetti taking over the role.

February 2004: Vandalism of Players' Restaurants

In February 2004, restaurants owned by Inter players Vieri and Cannavaro in Milan were vandalized following the team's second defeat of the season to AC Milan in Serie A.

July 2004: Roberto Mancini Appointed as Head Coach

On July 8, 2004, Inter Milan appointed Roberto Mancini as their new head coach. Players who would become key figures in Inter's history, such as Esteban Cambiasso and Julio Cesar, joined the team.

2004: Champions League quarter-final abandoned due to flare incident

On April 12, 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: Adriano Awarded IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer

In 2005, after dominating performances in the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, both won by Brazil, Adriano was awarded the IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer.

2005: Beginning of Roma rivalry in Scudetto-winning seasons

Starting in 2005, Inter developed a rivalry with Roma, who consistently finished as runners-up to Inter in their Scudetto-winning seasons.

May 2006: Coppa Italia Title Win

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

September 2006: Death of Giacinto Facchetti

In September 2006, Inter Milan legend and president Giacinto Facchetti prematurely died.

September 2006: Retirement of Giacinto Facchetti's number 3 shirt

On 8 September 2006, Inter Milan retired Giacinto Facchetti's number 3 shirt, four days after his death from cancer at age 64, as a posthumous honor.

September 2006: Record-Breaking Run of Consecutive Victories

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

2006: Five Successive League Titles

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

2006: Juventus relegated in Italian football scandal

In 2006, the Italian football scandal led to Juventus' relegation, prior to which Juventus and Inter were the only Italian clubs never to have played below Serie A.

February 2007: End of Consecutive Victories Run

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

April 2007: Scudetto Win

On April 22, 2007, Inter Milan won their second consecutive Scudetto, defeating Siena 2–1 at Stadio Artemio Franchi. The team ended the season with a Serie A record of 97 points.

2007: UCL Round of 16 Elimination

In 2007, Inter Milan was eliminated from the UCL round of 16 via away goals rules by Valencia.

2007: Mancini's Future at Inter in Question

In 2007, after a 2–0 defeat with ten men away to Liverpool in the Champions League, Roberto Mancini's future at Inter Milan was put into question.

2007: The logo was returned to the pre-1999–2000 era

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.

June 2008: José Mourinho Appointed as Head Coach

In June 2008, Inter Milan appointed José Mourinho as their new head coach.

2008: Centenary celebration with red cross on away shirt

In 2008, Inter celebrated their centenary by featuring a red cross on their away shirt, reminiscent of the flag of Milan. They continue to use the pattern on their third kit.

2009: Inter victory over AC Milan

In the start of the season 2024, Inter had a 5 to 1 victory over AC Milan, the largest in Milan derby since 2009.

2009: Key Player Signings and Ibrahimovic's Sale

In the summer of 2009, Inter Milan signed Diego Milito, Thiago Motta and Lúcio. The club also sold Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Barcelona in exchange for Samuel Eto'o plus 49 million euros, and signed Wesley Sneijder from Real Madrid.

2009: Continued Roma rivalry in Scudetto-winning seasons

Inter and Roma's rivalry continued through 2009, with Roma consistently finishing as runners-up to Inter in the Scudetto-winning seasons.

August 2010: Supercoppa Italiana Win

On August 21, 2010, Inter Milan defeated Roma 3–1 and won the 2010 Supercoppa Italiana.

December 2010: FIFA Club World Cup Win and Benítez's Firing

In December 2010, Inter Milan won the FIFA Club World Cup. Subsequently, on December 23, 2010, Rafael Benítez was fired as manager due to the team's declining performance in Serie A.

2010: Away kit featured the snake (Biscione)

For the 2010-11 season, Inter's away kit prominently featured the snake, known as Biscione, a symbol of Milan.

2010: Seasonal Treble

In 2010, Inter Milan completed an unprecedented Italian seasonal treble, winning the Serie A and the Coppa Italia the same year, and also won the European Cup/Champions League.

2010: Champions League, Serie A and Coppa Italia Title Wins

In 2010, Inter Milan won the Champions League, defeating Bayern Munich in the final, the Serie A title, and the Coppa Italia, completing the treble.

2010: Italian treble achieved

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

2010: Inter advance to Champions League final

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

March 2011: Leonardo Sets Serie A Record

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, Samuel Eto'o was sold to Anzhi as part of Inter's strategy to decrease transfer fees and team salaries to comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations.

January 2012: Thiago Motta Leaves for PSG

In January 2012, Thiago Motta left Inter Milan for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

August 2012: Moratti to Sell Minority Stake and New Stadium Project Announced

In August 2012, Inter Milan announced that Massimo Moratti would sell a minority stake of the club to a Chinese consortium, and a new stadium project was announced with China Railway Construction Corporation Limited.

2012: Proposals and projects for a new Inter stadium

Since 2012, various proposals and projects by Massimo Moratti have alternated regarding a possible construction of a new Inter stadium.

January 2013: Sneijder Departs

In January 2013, Wesley Sneijder left Inter Milan as part of the club's efforts to reduce salaries and comply with UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations.

May 2013: Walter Mazzarri Appointed as Manager

On May 24, 2013, Walter Mazzarri was appointed to replace Andrea 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 Milan shares from Internazionale Holding S.r.l.

December 2013: Strategic Partnership with D.C. United

In December 2013, Inter Milan and D.C. United formed a strategic partnership.

June 2014: Retirement of Javier Zanetti's number 4 shirt

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

July 2014: Rebranding of the Inter logo

In July 2014, Inter Milan undertook a rebranding of their logo, omitting 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.

2014: Predominantly black home kit with thin blue pinstripes adopted

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

2014: Javier Zanetti ends his Inter career

Javier Zanetti stayed at Inter until 2014.

2015: Mauro Icardi Serie A top scorer

In 2015 Mauro Icardi was Serie A top scorer.

June 2016: Suning Commerce Group Acquires Inter Milan

In June 2016, Suning Commerce Group, a Chinese electronics retailer, acquired nearly 70% of Inter Milan for €270 million, marking the largest takeover of a European football club by a Chinese firm at the time.

June 2016: Suning Holdings Group Acquires Majority Stake

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

August 2016: Roberto Mancini parts company with Inter

On August 2016, Roberto Mancini and Inter Milan mutually agreed to part ways due to disagreements over the club's direction, especially with new signings. He was replaced by Frank de Boer.

November 2016: Frank de Boer sacked

In November 2016, Frank de Boer was sacked after a poor record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in 11 Serie A games as Inter Milan's head coach.

2016: Major structural 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.

June 2017: Luciano Spalletti appointed as Inter manager

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

2017: Juventus breaks the record for successive league titles

Before 2017 Juventus won their sixth successive league title.

2017: Alessandro Bastoni acquired from Atalanta

In 2017 Alessandro Bastoni was acquired from Atalanta.

July 2018: Inter sign Lautaro Martinez

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

October 2018: Steven Zhang appointed as Inter president

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

December 2018: Giuseppe Marotta joins Inter Milan as CEO

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

2018: Mauro Icardi Serie A top scorer

In 2018 Mauro Icardi was Serie A top scorer.

January 2019: LionRock Capital acquires shares in Inter

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

May 2019: Antonio Conte appointed as Inter coach

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

July 2019: Agreement for new shared stadium in San Siro area

Between June and 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 European Club Association board

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

2019: First trophy less season since the 2019–20 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 sign Christian Eriksen

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

2020: Record loss due to COVID-19

During the 2020-21 season, Inter posted a record loss of €245.6 million due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 won by Italian National team

Nicolò Barella and Alessandro Bastoni were part of Italian National team that won UEFA Euro 2020 played in the summer of 2021.

May 2021: Internazionale confirmed as Serie A champions

In May 2021, Internazionale were confirmed as Serie A champions for the first time in eleven years after Inter win in Crotone and Atalanta's draw against Sassuolo.

May 2021: Oaktree loan to 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 given in May 2021 to the club.

June 2021: Simone Inzaghi appointed as coach

In June 2021, Simone Inzaghi was appointed as Inter's coach, replacing Antonio Conte.

July 2021: Achraf Hakimi sold to Paris Saint-Germain

On July 2021, Achraf Hakimi was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for €60 million, and was replaced by Denzel Dumfries from PSV Eindhoven.

August 2021: Romelu Lukaku sold to Chelsea

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

2021: Contract extension with Spalletti

Due to Spalletti's success, in August 2021 the club extended his contract with Spalletti to 2021.

2021: Hakan Çalhanoğlu acquired by Inter

Hakan Çalhanoğlu was acquired by Inter in 2021.

2021: Renovation to host UEFA Nations League Final

In late 2021, San Siro underwent another renovation to host the UEFA Nations League final.

2021: Official permission for new stadium construction

In the winter of 2021, the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, gave official permission for the construction of a new stadium next to San Siro, which is expected to be partially demolished and refunctionalised after the 2026 Olympic Games.

2021: Inter qualified in the UCL Round of 16

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

January 2022: Inter win Supercoppa Italiana

On January 2022, Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Juventus 2–1 at San Siro with a late goal from Alexis Sánchez.

May 2022: Inter win Coppa Italia

On May 2022, Inter won the Coppa Italia, defeating Juventus 4–2 at Stadio Olimpico with a brace from Ivan Perišić.

2022: Henrikh Mkhitaryan acquired by Inter

Henrikh Mkhitaryan was acquired by Inter in 2022.

2022: "Plan B" revealed for new stadium relocation

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

2022: Inter passed again the UCL group stage

Inter passed again the UCL group stage after having eliminated Barcelona.

January 2023: Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana against Milan

On 18 January 2023 Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Milan 3−0 at King Fahd International Stadium, thanks to goals from Federico Dimarco, Edin Džeko, and Lautaro Martínez.

May 2023: Inter advance to Champions League final

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

July 2023: Inter sell Andre Onana to Manchester United

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

2023: Inter's Financial Ranking

As of 2023, Inter sits 14th in the Deloitte Football Money League with €391 million in revenues.

January 2024: Inter won its eighth Supercoppa Italiana

In January 2024 Inter won its eighth Supercoppa Italiana, tying the record set by AC Milan in the 1990s for consecutive wins, after having defeated Lazio 3–0 and then in the final match Napoli 1–0.

April 2024: Inter secured their 20th Serie A title

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

May 2024: Club Ownership 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 the default of Suning Holdings Group on a substantial loan. The new ownership chose to appoint CEO Giuseppe Marotta as the club's new chairman.

May 2024: Oaktree assumes ownership of Inter

On 22 May 2024, Oaktree Capital Management assumed ownership of Inter after Suning missed the deadline on a €395 million debt payment.

August 2024: Inter is the second-most supported football club in Italy

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

2024: Inter finished runner up to Napoli

The 2024–25 season ultimately proved to be a disappointment for the Nerazzurri as despite looking likely for a treble with a month of the season to go, Inter would finish runner up to Napoli for a point in a tight Serie A season and exit the Coppa Italia in the semi finals.

2024: Collaboration of Curva Nord with rap duo ¥$

Throughout 2024, the Curva Nord collaborated with rap duo ¥$ on multiple occasions, appearing as a choir on the hit song "Carnival" and on the ¥$ remix of "Like That".

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