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 as the only Italian club to have continuously competed in the top tier of Italian football (Serie A) since its debut in 1909 and has never been relegated. It is one of the most successful clubs in Italian football history, with a large following and a rich tradition.
1908: First Inter logo design
In 1908, Giorgio Muggiani designed the first Inter logo, incorporating the letters "FCIM" within a series of circles. The basic elements of this design have remained constant throughout the club's history.
1908: Inter's founding and color adoption
Since its founding in 1908, Inter has worn black and blue stripes, earning the nickname Nerazzurri. The colors were chosen to represent the nocturnal sky and as the opposite of red, worn by their rivals, Milan Cricket and Football Club.
1908: Derby della Madonnina rivalry begins
The Derby della Madonnina rivalry between Inter and Milan originated in 1908 when Inter splintered off from Milan.
1908: List of Inter Chairmen
The history of Inter Milan Chairmen, from 1908 until the present day.
1909: Debut in Italian Football Top Flight
In 1909, Inter Milan debuted in the top flight of Italian football and is the only Italian side to have always competed in the top flight of Italian football since.
1909: Inter's debut in top flight football
Inter has never been relegated from the top flight of Italian football. It is the sole club to have competed in Serie A and its predecessors in every season since its debut in 1909.
1909: List of Inter Coaches
The history of Inter Milan Coaches, from 1909 until the present day.
1910: First Championship Title
In 1910, Inter Milan won its first championship title.
1920: Second Championship Win
In 1920, Inter won its second championship.
1922: Avoidance of Relegation
In 1922, Inter Milan narrowly avoided relegation to the Second Division of the Northern League by winning two play-off matches.
September 1926: First game played at San Siro
On 19 September 1926, the first game was played at San Siro, with Inter beating Milan 6–3 in a friendly match. Milan played its first league game there on the same day, losing to Sampierdarenese 1–2.
1926: San Siro becomes Milan's home
San Siro has been the home of Milan since 1926, when it was privately built by funding from Milan's chairman, Piero Pirelli. The stadium was owned by the club until 1935.
1928: Forced uniform and name change
During the 1928–29 season, Inter was forced by the Fascist regime to abandon their black and blue uniforms. The club was merged with Unione Sportiva Milanese and renamed Società Sportiva Ambrosiana, adopting Milan's flag as its symbol.
1928: Merger and Renaming
In 1928, during the Fascist era, Inter Milan merged with Unione Sportiva Milanese and was renamed Società Sportiva Ambrosiana for political reasons.
1929: Restoration of colors
In 1929, the black-and-blue jerseys were restored to Società Sportiva Ambrosiana.
1929: Name Change and Jersey Redesign
In 1929, the new club chairman Oreste Simonotti changed the club's name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana and restored the previous black-and-blue jerseys.
1930: Third Championship Title
In 1930, Inter won its third championship title with 34-year-old coach Arpad Weisz in the first edition of Serie A.
1931: Name Change to Ambrosiana-Inter
In 1931, new chairman Pozzani changed the name to Associazione Sportiva Ambrosiana-Inter due to shareholder pressure.
1934: World Cup Win
In 1934, four Inter players, Meazza, Luigi Allemandi, Attilio Demaría, and Armando Castellazzi, contributed to Italy's World Cup victory.
1935: Stadium sold to the city
In 1935, Milan sold San Siro stadium to the city.
1938: Fourth Championship Title
In 1938, Inter won its fourth championship with former player Armando Castellazzi as coach.
1938: World Cup Win
In 1938, four Inter players - Meazza, Ugo Locatelli, Giovanni Ferrari and Pietro Ferraris contributed to Italy's World Cup win.
1939: First Coppa Italia Win
In 1939, Inter won their first Coppa Italia, led by Giuseppe Meazza.
1940: Fifth Championship Title
In 1940, Inter won its fifth championship title, ending a decade dominated by Inter, Bologna and Juventus.
1947: Inter shares San Siro
Since 1947 Inter shares San Siro as the home stadium 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: Inter became the first club in since 1949 to win the title for four consecutive seasons.
In the 2008-2009 season, Inter became the first club in since 1949 to win the title for four consecutive seasons
1951: Close to Serie A Title
In 1951, Inter Milan came close to winning the Serie A title with the help of players like Faas Wilkes.
1953: Sixth Championship Title
In 1953, Inter won its sixth championship, coached by Alfredo Foni.
1954: Seventh Championship Title
In 1954, Inter won its seventh championship title 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 Milan.
1958: Debut of Mario Corso and Acquisition of Aristide Guarneri
In 1958, Mario Corso debuted and Aristide Guarneri was acquired, laying the foundations for a great Inter Milan team.
1958: Angelillo Scoring Record
In the 1958 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in a Serie A season with 18 teams, with 33 goals in 33 matches.
1959: Angelillo Scoring Record
In the 1959 season, Angelillo scored an all-time record in a Serie A season with 18 teams, with 33 goals in 33 matches.
1960: Giacinto Facchetti plays for Inter
Giacinto Facchetti, left back, played for Inter 1960–1978
1960: Helenio Herrera Joins and Signings of Facchetti and Picchi
In 1960, Helenio Herrera became the coach of Inter Milan, and the club signed Giacinto Facchetti and Armando Picchi.
1960: Helenio Herrera Joins Inter
In 1960, Helenio Herrera joined Inter from Barcelona, losing the title in the last games of the season.
April 1961: Juventus-Inter Match Controversy
In April 1961, during a Juventus–Inter match held in Turin, the match was stopped due to Juventus supporters invading the pitch. The Italian Football Federation decided that the match between the two teams had to be replayed after the last game scheduled for the season, which caused controversy and led to Angelo Moratti ordering Herrera to field Inter's youth team. Juventus won 9-1.
1961: First Season without Trophy since 1961-1962
After losing the European Cup final, the Serie A title, and the Coppa Italia semifinal in 1967, it marked Inter's first season without a trophy since the 1961-1962 season.
1962: First Season without Trophy since 1961-1962
After losing the European Cup final, the Serie A title, and the Coppa Italia semifinal in 1967, it marked Inter's first season without a trophy since the 1961-1962 season.
1964: New Player Additions
In 1964, Inter added Angelo Domenghini, Gianfranco Bedin, and Joaquín Peiró to the team, all of whom played consistently and were decisive in the European Cup.
1964: European Cup and Intercontinental Cup Wins
In 1964, Inter won the European Cup against Real Madrid and the Intercontinental Cup against Independiente.
1964: UEFA Champions League win
Inter won the UEFA Champions League in 1964.
August 1965: Coppa Italia Final Loss
In August 1965, Inter lost the Coppa Italia final against Juventus.
1965: Second European Cup Win
In 1965, Inter Milan won their second consecutive European Cup.
1965: UEFA Champions League win
Inter won the UEFA Champions League in 1965.
1966: European Cup Semifinals and Tenth Scudetto
In 1966, Inter reached the semifinals of the European Cup and won their tenth scudetto in club history.
1966: Blocked Foreign Player Signings
In 1966, after the World Cup, the Italian Federation blocked new signings of foreign players, preventing the contracts with Franz Beckenbauer and Eusebio.
1967: End of Grande Inter Cycle
In 1967, Inter lost the European Cup Final to Celtic and lost the Serie A title and Coppa Italia semifinal.
1968: Change of Ownership and Manager
In 1968, Angelo Moratti sold the team to Ivanoe Fraizzoli, and Helenio Herrera left the team.
1971: Eleventh League Title
In 1971, Inter won their eleventh league title with Roberto Boninsegna.
1972: European Cup Final Defeat
In 1972, Inter were defeated in the final of the European Cup by Ajax.
1974: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge starts playing for Bayern Munich.
In 1974, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge started playing for Bayern Munich
1975: Hansi Müller starts playing for VfB Stuttgart.
In 1975, Hansi Müller started playing for VfB Stuttgart
1977: Coppa Italia Win
In 1977, Inter won the Coppa Italia under coach Eugenio Bersellini.
1978: Giacinto Facchetti plays for Inter
Giacinto Facchetti, left back, played for Inter 1960–1978
1980: Twelfth League Title
In 1980, Inter won their twelfth league title.
1980: End of Foreign Player Signing Ban
In 1980, the Italian Federation ended the ban on signing foreign players.
1980: Italian federation reopens foreign player signings.
In 1980, the Italian federation reopened the possibility for clubs to sign foreign players, leading Inter to sign Hansi Müller, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and Daniel Passarella, among others.
1980: San Siro Renamed
In 1980, the San Siro stadium was officially named after Giuseppe Meazza following his death.
1981: Inter reaches European Cup Semifinals against Real Madrid.
In 1981, Inter reached the European Cup Semifinals for the sixth time, facing Real Madrid.
1981: Coppa Italia Win
In 1981, Inter won the Coppa Italia under coach Eugenio Bersellini.
1983: Inter faces Real Madrid in UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals.
In 1983, Inter faced Real Madrid in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup quarter-finals.
1984: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge signed by Inter.
In 1984, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge signed with Inter Milan, joining from Bayern Munich.
1985: Inter faces Real Madrid in Uefa Cup semi-finals.
In 1985, Inter faced Real Madrid in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.
1986: Daniel Passarella signed by Inter.
In 1986, Daniel Passarella signed with Inter Milan.
1986: Inter faces Real Madrid in Uefa Cup semi-finals.
In 1986, Inter faced Real Madrid in the Uefa Cup semi-finals.
1987: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge leaves Inter.
In 1987, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge left Inter Milan.
1988: Daniel Passarella leaves Inter.
In 1988, Daniel Passarella left Inter Milan.
1989: Inter captures 1989 Serie A championship.
In 1989, Inter came close to their first domestic success since the 1989 Serie A title.
1989: Walter Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS.
In 1989, Walter Zenga was voted as the World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS.
1989: Inter wins Scudetto.
On April 22, 2007, Inter won their first Scudetto since 1989.
1990: Walter Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS.
In 1990, Walter Zenga was voted as the World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS for the second consecutive year.
1990: West Germany wins the 1990 World Cup.
In 1990, the West Germany national team, led by three Inter players, won the 1990 World Cup.
May 1991: Inter wins UEFA Cup against Roma.
In May 1991, Inter won the UEFA Cup against Roma, marking their first European trophy since the Grande Inter period.
1991: Inter wins UEFA Cup.
In 1991, Inter achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1991: Walter Zenga voted World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS.
In 1991, Walter Zenga was voted as the World's Best Goalkeeper by IFFHS for the third consecutive year.
1992: Inter signs new players after disappointing season.
In 1992, following a disappointing season and the departure of three German players, Inter signed players such as Matthias Sammer, Rubén Sosa, and Igor Shalimov.
1993: Inter finishes one point out of the relegation zone.
In 1993, Inter had a poor season, finishing just one point out of the relegation zone.
1994: Inter wins UEFA Cup.
In 1994, Inter achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1995: Massimo Moratti takes over Inter.
In 1995, Massimo Moratti took over Inter from Ernesto Pellegrini, and the club acquired Javier Zanetti and Paul Ince.
1995: Javier Zanetti joins Inter
Javier Zanetti, defensive midfielder, played 858 games for Inter between 1995 and his retirement in the summer of 2014.
1996: Inter reaches Uefa Cup final losing at penalty against Schalke 04.
In the 1996–1997 season Inter reached for third time Uefa Cup final losing at penalty in Giuseppe Meazza against Schalke 04 with Roy Hodgson that resigned shortly afterwards.
1997: Inter breaks world record transfer fee for Ronaldo.
In 1997, Inter broke the world record transfer fee by paying £19.5 million for Ronaldo from Barcelona.
1998: Inter wins UEFA Cup.
In 1998, Inter achieved European success by winning the UEFA Cup.
1998: Luigi Simoni sacked as Inter coach.
In 1998, Massimo Moratti sacked coach Luigi Simoni shortly after Inter defeated Real Madrid and Simoni received the Italian manager of the year award.
1999: Moratti appoints Marcello Lippi as manager.
In 1999, Massimo Moratti appointed Marcello Lippi as the manager of Inter Milan and signed players such as Angelo Peruzzi and Laurent Blanc.
1999: Logo changes
Starting in the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size to make room for the club's name and foundation year, which were added to the upper and lower parts of the logo, respectively.
1999: Original crest reduced in size
Starting in the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size to make room for the club's name and foundation year, which were added to the upper and lower parts of the logo, respectively.
2000: Inter loses Supercoppa Italiana match against Lazio.
In 2000, Inter lost the Supercoppa Italiana match against Lazio and were eliminated in the Champions League preliminary round, leading to Lippi's sacking.
2000: Inter reaches Coppa Italia final but loses to Lazio.
In 2000, Inter reached the Coppa Italia final but were defeated by Lazio, with Ronaldo suffering a severe knee injury.
2000: Logo changes
Starting in the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size to make room for the club's name and foundation year, which were added to the upper and lower parts of the logo, respectively.
2000: Original crest reduced in size
Starting in the 1999–2000 season, the original club crest was reduced in size to make room for the club's name and foundation year, which were added to the upper and lower parts of the logo, respectively.
October 2002: Inter defeated at home in European Cup/UEFA Champions League after 39 years.
In October 2002, in a home game against Lyon, Inter was defeated for the first time in its history at home in European Cup/UEFA Champions League after 33 matches in 39 years.
2002: Inter misses out on Scudetto, finishes third.
In 2002, Inter, despite the return of Ronaldo and the acquisition of Francesco Toldo, missed out on the Scudetto and finished third in Serie A. Following brilliant performances in the 2002 World Cup, Ronaldo was sold to Real Madrid.
2003: Inter starts the 2003-2004 season well in Champions League.
Inter started the 2003–2004 season well with an historic win for Inter and for Italian football in Champions League in Highbury against Arsenal of Invincibles with a 3–0 and a win against Dinamo Kyiv.
January 2004: Massimo Moratti resigns from presidency.
In January 2004, Massimo Moratti resigned from the presidency of Inter, with Giacinto Facchetti taking over.
February 2004: Vandalism and unrest after defeat to Milan.
In February 2004, the restaurants of Inter players Vieri and Cannavaro were vandalized after a defeat to Milan.
July 2004: Roberto Mancini appointed as Inter's head coach.
In July 2004, Inter appointed Roberto Mancini as their new head coach.
2004: Fabio Capello's Previous Serie A Record
In the 2004-05 season, Fabio Capello achieved 32 points in 13 games. This record was broken by Leonardo in March 2011.
2004: Champions League match abandoned
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: Inter reaches UCL quarter-finals.
In 2005, Inter reached UCL quarter-finals.
2005: Walter Samuel and Luis Figo from Real Madrid signed by Inter.
In 2005, Inter signed Walter Samuel and Luis Figo from Real Madrid.
2005: Inter awarded 2005-06 Serie A championship retrospectively.
In 2005, Inter was awarded the 2005–06 Serie A championship retrospectively due to the Calciopoli scandal.
2005: Inter's 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: Inter wins Coppa Italia title.
In May 2006, Inter won the Coppa Italia title for the second season in a row after defeating Roma.
June 2006: Pirelli sells shares to Moratti family
In June 2006, Pirelli, the shirt sponsor and minority shareholder of Inter Milan, sold 15.26% of the club's shares to the Moratti family for €13.5 million, retaining a 4.2% stake.
September 2006: Facchetti's number retired
Giacinto Facchetti's number 3 was retired on 8 September 2006, four days after his death from cancer at age 64. Nicolás Burdisso, the last player to wear the number 3 shirt, switched to number 16 for the rest of the season.
September 2006: Giacinto Facchetti dies.
In September 2006, Inter legend and president Giacinto Facchetti died.
September 2006: Inter begins record-breaking run of victories.
On September 25, 2006, Inter began a record-breaking run of 17 consecutive victories in Serie A.
2006: Five successive league titles
From 2006 to 2010, Inter won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record before 2017.
2006: Inter reaches UCL quarter-finals.
In 2006, Inter reached UCL quarter-finals.
2006: Inter sells brand to Inter Brand S.r.l.
In 2006, Inter sold its brand to a new subsidiary, "Inter Brand S.r.l.", a special purpose entity with a shares capital of €40 million, for €158 million.
2006: Net loss reported
In the 2006–07 season, Inter had a net loss of €206 million due to the abolition of non-standard accounting practice of the special amortization fund.
2006: Juventus relegated in football scandal
Up until the 2006 Italian football scandal, which saw Juventus relegated, Juventus and Inter were the only Italian clubs never to have played below Serie A.
February 2007: Inter's 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 with Udinese.
April 2007: Inter wins Scudetto.
On April 22, 2007, Inter won their second consecutive Scudetto—and first on the field since 1989—when they defeated Siena 2–1.
June 2007: Inter issues new shares
In June 2007, Inter issued new shares for €70.8 million.
December 2007: Inter issues new shares
In December 2007, Inter issued new shares for €99.9 million.
2007: Inter reaches UCL round of 16.
In 2007, Inter reached UCL round of 16.
2007: Logo returns to pre-1999 era
In 2007, Inter's logo returned to its pre-1999–2000 design but with a modern look, featuring a smaller Scudetto star and a lighter color scheme.
2007: Net loss reported
In the 2007–08 season, Inter had a net loss of €148 million.
2007: Inter aimed to win both Serie A and Champions League.
Inter started the 2007–08 season with the goal of winning both Serie A and Champions League in the year of centenary from the foundation of the club.
June 2008: José Mourinho appointed coach
On 2 June 2008, José Mourinho was appointed as the coach of Inter.
June 2008: José Mourinho appointed as new head coach.
On June 2, 2008, Inter appointed José Mourinho as their new head coach.
2008: Centenary shirt with red cross
In 2008, Inter celebrated their centenary by featuring a red cross on their away shirt, reminiscent of the flag of Milan.
2008: Inter issues new shares
In 2008, Inter issued new shares for €86.6 million.
2008: Net loss reported
In the 2008–09 season, Inter had a net loss of €154 million.
2008: Inter's Revenue Breakdown
In the 2010 Football Money League report for the 2008–09 season, Inter's normalized revenue of €196.5 million was divided between matchday (14%), broadcasting (59%), and commercial (27%). Nike and Pirelli contributed €18.1 million and €9.3 million respectively to commercial revenues.
2009: Inter issues new shares
In 2009, Inter issued new shares for €70 million.
2009: Inter's 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 reported
In the 2009–10 season, Inter had a net loss of €69 million.
2009: Revenue boosted by sales and treble
In the 2009–10 season, Inter's revenue was boosted by the sales of Ibrahimović, the treble win, and the release clause of coach José Mourinho.
2009: Summer Signings and Ibrahimovic's Sale
In the summer of 2009, Inter Milan signed Diego Milito and Thiago Motta from Genoa, and Lúcio from Bayern Munich. The club also sold Ibrahimovic to Barcelona in exchange for Samuel Eto'o and 49 million euros. The transfer session concluded with the signing of Wesley Sneijder from Real Madrid.
August 2010: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana
On 21 August 2010, Inter defeated Roma 3–1 to win the 2010 Supercoppa Italiana, marking their fourth trophy of the year.
December 2010: Inter Claims FIFA Club World Cup and Fires Benítez
In December 2010, Inter won the FIFA Club World Cup, defeating Mazembe 3–0 in the final. However, on 23 December 2010, Benítez was fired due to the club's declining performance in Serie A and was replaced by Leonardo the following day.
2010: Snake on away kit
For the 2010–11 season, Inter's away kit featured the grass snake, called Biscione, a symbol for the city of Milan, which often appears in Milanese heraldry.
2010: Serie A clubs negotiate TV rights collectively
For the 2010–11 season, Serie A clubs started negotiating club TV rights collectively rather than individually, which was predicted to result in lower broadcasting revenues for big clubs such as Juventus and Inter.
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: Inter completes Italian Treble
In 2010, Inter completed an unprecedented Italian Treble, winning the UEFA Champions League, Coppa Italia, and the Scudetto.
2010: Inter issues new shares
In 2010, Inter issued new shares for €40 million.
2010: Inter Wins Treble
In 2010, Inter won the Champions League, defeating Chelsea, CSKA Moscow, and Barcelona before beating Bayern Munich 2–0 in the final. They also won the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia, becoming the first Italian team to win the treble. Mourinho left to manage Real Madrid and was replaced by Rafael Benítez.
2010: Last UCL Final
In May 2023, Inter reached the Champions League final for the first time since 2010.
2010: 2010 Football Money League report on Inter's revenue
In the 2010 Football Money League report for the 2008–09 season, Inter's normalized revenue of €196.5 million was divided between matchday (14%), broadcasting (59%), and commercial (27%). Nike and Pirelli contributed €18.1 million and €9.3 million respectively to commercial revenues.
March 2011: Leonardo Sets Serie A Record
On 6 March 2011, Leonardo set a new Italian Serie A record by collecting 33 points in 13 games. Inter were defeated by Schalke 04. Leonardo resigned at the end of the season.
September 2011: Loan secured from ICS by factoring Pirelli sponsorship
In September 2011, Inter secured a loan from ICS by factoring the sponsorship of Pirelli for the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons, for €24.8 million, at an interest rate of 3 months Euribor + 1.95% spread.
2011: Inter issues new shares
In 2011, Inter issued new shares for €40 million.
2011: Net loss reported
In the 2011–12 season, Inter had a net loss of €77 million.
August 2012: Moratti Plans to Sell Stake in Inter
On 1 August 2012, it was announced that Moratti would sell a minority stake of the club to a Chinese consortium led by Kenneth Huang. An agreement with China Railway Construction Corporation Limited for a new stadium project was also announced. However, the deal with the Chinese eventually collapsed.
2012: Bank debt for Internazionale Holding S.r.l.
At the end of the 2012-13 financial year, the consolidated balance sheets of "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." showed a bank debt of €157 million, including a subsidiary "Inter Brand Srl", and the club itself, to Istituto per il Credito Sportivo (ICS) for €15.674 million.
2012: Inter issues new shares
In 2012, Inter issued new shares for €35 million.
2012: Net loss reported
In the 2012–13 season, Inter had a net loss of €80 million.
2012: Proposals for a new stadium
Since 2012, Massimo Moratti explored various proposals and projects for the possible construction of a new Inter stadium.
May 2013: Mazzarri Appointed as Manager
On 24 May 2013, Walter Mazzarri was appointed as the manager to replace Stramaccioni for the 2013–14 season.
October 2013: Indonesian Consortium Acquires Inter Shares
On 15 October 2013, an Indonesian consortium led by Erick Thohir signed an agreement to acquire 70% of Inter shares from Internazionale Holding S.r.l. Moratti's Internazionale Holding S.r.l. retained 29.5% of the shares.
December 2013: Strategic Partnership Formed with D.C. United
On 2 December 2013, Erick Thohir announced that Inter and D.C. United had formed a strategic partnership.
2013: Bank debt for Internazionale Holding S.r.l.
At the end of the 2012-13 financial year, the consolidated balance sheets of "Internazionale Holding S.r.l." showed a bank debt of €157 million, including a subsidiary "Inter Brand Srl", and the club itself, to Istituto per il Credito Sportivo (ICS) for €15.674 million.
2013: Thoir subscribes new shares of Inter
In 2013, Thoir subscribed €75 million of new shares of Inter.
2013: Net profit reported
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, club chairman Erick Thohir confirmed that Javier Zanetti's number 4 would be retired out of respect after he played 858 games for Inter between 1995 and his retirement in the summer of 2014.
June 2014: New Inter Group secures loan from Goldman Sachs and UniCredit
In June 2014, the new Inter Group secured a €230 million loan from Goldman Sachs and UniCredit at a new interest rate of 3 months Euribor + 5.5% spread, setting up a new subsidiary to be the debt carrier: "Inter Media and Communication S.r.l.".
July 2014: Rebranding omits star from media
In July 2014, Inter underwent a rebranding, with the most significant change being the omission of the star from all media except match kits.
November 2014: Roberto Mancini Returns as Manager
On 14 November 2014, Roberto Mancini returned as the club manager, with Inter finishing eighth.
2014: Predominantly black home kit adopted
In 2014, Inter adopted a predominantly black home kit with thin blue pinstripes before reverting to a more traditional design the following season.
2014: Javier Zanetti ends his time at Inter.
In 2014, Javier Zanetti ended his long career at Inter Milan, having played 858 games and captained the team for a record 13 seasons.
2014: Net loss reported
In the 2014–15 season, Inter had a net loss of €140.4 million.
January 2015: Inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase
In November 2018, documents from Football Leaks further revealed that the loan signings such as Xherdan Shaqiri in January 2015, was in fact had inevitable conditions to trigger the outright purchase.
June 2015: Loan repayment due for Inter Group
In June 2015, €1 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 would be due.
September 2015: Loan installments due for Inter Group
From September 30, 2015 to March 31, 2019, €45 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 would be repaid in 15 installments.
December 2015: Pirelli shareholding reduced
As of December 31, 2015, Pirelli's shareholding in Inter Milan decreased to just 0.5%, becoming the third-largest shareholder due to several capital increases.
2015: Inter 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 aggregate break-even from 2015 to 2018, and was fined €6 million plus an additional €14 million in probation.
2015: Net loss limit for Inter
In 2015, Inter's net loss (FFP adjusted) of the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million.
2015: Breach of UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations
In 2015, during the Thohir era, Inter breached UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations and was fined and received a squad reduction in UEFA competitions.
2015: Financial maneuvering in the transfer market
In mid-2015, Inter made financial adjustments in the transfer market, signing Stevan Jovetić and Miranda on temporary deals with an obligation to sign outright in 2017, reducing their immediate cost. Inter also sold Mateo Kovačić for €29 million, making a profit.
June 2016: ISC Shares Pledged Again to OCP Asia Funds
In late 2016, the shares of ISC S.p.A. were pledged again by ISC HK to private equity funds of OCP Asia for US$80 million.
June 2016: Suning Holdings Group Acquires Majority Stake in Inter
On 6 June 2016, Suning Holdings Group acquired a majority stake of Inter from Thohir's consortium and from Moratti family's remaining shares. The deal was approved on 28 June 2016, with Suning acquiring a 68.55% stake in the club.
July 2016: ISC repays notes after selling shares to Suning
On July 1, 2016, ISC repaid the notes after selling part of the shares of Inter to Suning Holdings Group.
August 2016: Mancini Departs, De Boer Appointed
On 8 August 2016, Inter and head coach Roberto Mancini parted company by mutual consent. He was replaced by Frank de Boer.
November 2016: De Boer Sacked
On 1 November 2016, Frank de Boer was sacked after leading Inter to a 4W–2D–5L record in 11 Serie A games as head coach.
2016: Structural renovation for Champions League Final
A major structural renovation was made to the San Siro for the 2016 UEFA Champions League Final.
2016: Net loss limit for Inter
In 2015, Inter's net loss (FFP adjusted) of the 2015–16 season was within the allowable limit of €30 million.
2016: Recapitalization reserved for Suning Holdings Group
In 2016, Inter had another recapitalization reserved for Suning Holdings Group.
2016: Inter Fails to Return to Champions League
In the 2015–2016 season, Inter finished fourth, failing to return to the Champions League.
April 2017: UEFA announces reduction of squad size
On April 21, 2017, UEFA announced that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted due to partial fulfillment of targets in the settlement agreement.
June 2017: Spalletti Appointed as Manager
On 9 June 2017, Luciano Spalletti was appointed as Inter manager, signing a two-year contract.
December 2017: Club refinances debt via corporate bond
In December 2017, Inter Milan 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 wins sixth successive league title
From 2006 to 2010, Inter won five successive league titles, equalling the all-time record before 2017, when Juventus won their sixth successive league title.
2017: Acquisition of Alessandro Bastoni
In 2017, Alessandro Bastoni was acquired from Atalanta and later made his debut for Inter in this season.
2017: Pirelli writes off remaining Inter shares
In 2017, Pirelli revealed in its second IPO prospectus that the value of its remaining shares of Inter was written off to zero in the 2016 financial year.
2017: Financial maneuvering in the transfer market
In mid-2015, Inter made financial adjustments in the transfer market, signing Stevan Jovetić and Miranda on temporary deals with an obligation to sign outright in 2017, reducing their immediate cost. Inter also sold Mateo Kovačić for €29 million, making a profit.
2017: Net loss reported
In the 2016–17 season, Inter had a net loss of €24.6 million.
March 2018: CPPIB loan due date
In 2015, International Sports Capital HK Limited had pledged the shares of Italy-based International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments for €170 million, at an interest rate of 8% p.a (due March 2018) to 15% p.a. (due March 2020).
June 2018: UEFA maintains squad size reduction
In June 2018, UEFA made the same announcement based on Inter's 2016–17 season financial result, that the reduction of Inter's squad size in European competitions would not be lifted due to partial fulfillment of targets in the settlement agreement.
July 4, 2018: Inter Signs Lautaro Martinez
On July 4, 2018, Inter officially signed Lautaro Martinez, a 20-year-old Argentinian striker, from Racing Club de Avellaneda.
October 2018: Steven Zhang Appointed as President
On 26 October 2018, Steven Zhang was appointed as the new president of Inter Milan.
November 2018: Football Leaks reveals conditions on loan signings
In November 2018, documents from Football Leaks revealed that loan signings such as Xherdan Shaqiri in January 2015 had inevitable conditions to trigger outright purchase.
December 2018: Giuseppe Marotta Joins Inter Milan as CEO
On 13 December 2018, Giuseppe Marotta officially joined Inter Milan as CEO for sport.
2018: Inter 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 aggregate break-even from 2015 to 2018, and was fined €6 million plus an additional €14 million in probation.
January 2019: LionRock Capital Acquires Shares in Inter
On 25 January 2019, LionRock Capital acquired a 31.05% shares in Inter and become the club's new minority shareholder.
March 2019: Loan installments due for Inter Group
From September 30, 2015 to March 31, 2019, €45 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 would be repaid in 15 installments.
May 2019: Antonio Conte Appointed as New Coach
On 31 May 2019, Inter appointed Antonio Conte as their new coach, signing a three-year deal.
June 2019: Loan due for Inter Group
In June 2019, €184 million (plus interests) of the €230 million loan secured in June 2014 would be due.
July 2019: Agreement for new shared stadium
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 ECA Board
In September 2019, Steven Zhang was elected to the board of the European Club Association.
January 2020: Inter Signs Christian Eriksen
In January 2020, Inter improved its team by signing Christian Eriksen from Tottenham.
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: CPPIB loan due date
In 2015, International Sports Capital HK Limited had pledged the shares of Italy-based International Sports Capital S.p.A. to CPPIB Credit Investments for €170 million, at an interest rate of 8% p.a (due March 2018) to 15% p.a. (due March 2020).
May 2021: Inter Milan Confirmed as Champions
Following Atalanta's draw against Sassuolo on 2 May 2021, Inter Milan were confirmed as champions for the first time in eleven years.
May 2021: Suning Holdings Group loan
In May 2021, Suning Holdings Group obtained a substantial loan to cover losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. The failure to repay this loan led to Oaktree Capital Management assuming ownership of Inter Milan in May 2024.
June 2021: Simone Inzaghi Appointed as Coach
In June 2021, Simone Inzaghi was appointed as Inter's new coach after Conte's departure.
July 2021: Achraf Hakimi Sold to Paris Saint Germain
On 6 July 2021, Achraf Hakimi was sold to Paris Saint Germain.
August 2021: Romelu Lukaku Sold to Chelsea
On 8 August 2021, Romelu Lukaku was sold to Chelsea.
2021: Renovation for UEFA Nations League final
A renovation took place in late 2021 to host the UEFA Nations League final at San Siro.
2021: Hakan Calhanoglu joins Inter
Hakan Calhanoglu joined Inter in 2021 replacing Eriksen.
2021: Inter Qualified for UCL Round of 16
In 2021 Inter qualified in the UCL Round of 16 for the first time in ten years.
2021: Contract Extended with Spalletti
In August 2021, the club extended the contract with Spalletti after their UCL group stage spot.
2021: Permission for new stadium construction
In the winter of 2021, the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, officially permitted the construction of a new stadium next to San Siro, with plans to partially demolish and refunctionalize San Siro after the 2026 Olympic Games.
2021: Oaktree guarantees 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 won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Juventus 2–1 at San Siro. Alexis Sánchez scored the winning goal.
May 2022: Inter Wins Coppa Italia
On 11 May 2022, Inter won the Coppa Italia, defeating Juventus 4–2 at Stadio Olimpico.
2022: Henrikh Mkhitaryan joins Inter
Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Inter in 2022.
2022: Inter Qualified to UCL Group Stage after Eliminating Barcelona
In 2022 Inter passed again UCL group stage after have eliminated Barcelona.
2022: "Plan B" for 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 San Siro.
January 2023: Inter Wins Supercoppa Italiana Against Milan
On 18 January 2023, Inter won the Supercoppa Italiana, defeating Milan 3−0.
May 2023: Inter Advances to Champions League Final
On 16 May 2023, Inter defeated Milan in the semi-finals of the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League, advancing to the Champions League final for the first time since 2010, but were defeated by Manchester City in the final.
July 2023: Inter Sells Andre Onana to Manchester United
In July 2023, Inter sold goalkeeper Andre Onana to Manchester United and Samir Handanovic retired.
January 2024: Inter wins Supercoppa Italiana
In January 2024, Inter won its eight Supercoppa Italiana, marking its third consecutive win in the new 4-team format. They tied AC Milan's record for consecutive wins from the 90s after defeating Lazio 3–0 in Riad and then Napoli 1–0 in the final with a late goal by Lautaro Martinez.
May 2024: Club Ownership Change
In May 2024, American asset management company Oaktree Capital Management became the owner of Inter Milan.
May 2024: Oaktree Capital Management assumes ownership of Inter Milan
In May 2024, Oaktree Capital Management took ownership of Inter Milan after Suning Holdings Group defaulted on a loan from May 2021. Suning failed to repay a debt of €395 million, leading Oaktree to appoint Giuseppe Marotta 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 assumed ownership of Inter Milan after previous owner Suning missed the deadline on a €395 million debt payment.
August 2024: Inter's fanbase in Italy
According to an August 2024 research by Ipsos, Inter is the second-most supported football club in Italy, only behind Juventus.
2024: Curva Nord collaborates with ¥$
Throughout 2024, Inter's Curva Nord 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.
2026: San Siro stadium future after the Olympics
In the winter of 2021, the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala, officially permitted the construction of a new stadium next to San Siro, with plans to partially demolish and refunctionalize San Siro after the 2026 Olympic Games.
2026: Refurbishment for Milano Cortina 2026
The San Siro stadium is going to be refurbished in time for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
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