The Cult of Calcio
Despite a sudden managerial change in the summer, Inter headed into the 2025/26 Serie A season as one of the leading candidates to win the Scudetto. However, new boss Cristian Chivu has endured a mixed start to his tenure at San Siro.
Referee Maurizio Mariani stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons when Napoli beat Inter 3-1 in a mouth-watering league clash on Saturday. The 43-year-old awarded a phantom penalty to Antonio Conte’s side in the first half, setting the tone for Napoli’s controversial win.
Inter’s slip-up at the Maradona Stadium marked their third defeat in the opening eight Serie A matches. As such, Chivu must become the first manager since Massimiliano Allegri…
