The Scudetto trophy ceremony and the parade through the streets of Milano
Scudetto 21
— May 17th 2026The celebrations for the 21st Scudetto begin: the comments and reactions from the key figures
The match ends, and the celebrations begin. Inter are showered in love by San Siro as the celebrations begin for their 21st Scudetto. Here are the comments and reactions from the Champions of Italy, the key figures from this extraordinary season.
“It's really special to win with Inter and have this stadium all to ourselves. It feels amazing to have achieved this after last summer. You all know what happened and how my name was everywhere, but the coach supported me from day one, and I want to thank him for always being there for me. People are always talking, but inside the dressing room we stayed united, and we always responded on the pitch when things got tough. That's how it has always been at Inter since I arrived. That's what Inter's been about. I'm happy here in Italy, my family is happy, and we'll see what the future holds. I had a few injuries this season, but whenever I played, I gave everything. ”
Hakan Calhanoglu
“I'm happy to have a season free from injuries. With the support of the Coach and the staff, I've proven my worth, and now it's time to celebrate. I hope to win more Scudetti with Inter. We want to prove ourselves again next year and stay competitive. This shirt will have a special place in my wardrobe. ”
Piotr Zielinski
“Even though I played for 90 minutes, I'm so ready for the celebrations. It looks like Carnival in Brazil, where you celebrate all day long. The truth is that I'm very happy with everything the team has achieved this season, and with what the coach and staff have done. It's never easy to bounce back after a season like the last one, but we've proven once again that we're a great team and a great group. The sunglasses? Everyone likes them; we wear them to celebrate. ”
Carlos Augusto
“The photo with my dad? He's a Juventus man, but first and foremost, he's my dad, so he's just happy for me. The day before the Coppa Italia final, I was talking to him, and he told me I should thank the people who have been by my side. I thought of Marco Materazzi, because when things have been difficult, he's sent me several messages and really helped me out. After the break, we spoke and told each other we had to do everything we could to clinch this Scudetto. Are Lautaro and I like Milito and Eto'o? It's hard to compare different eras, but I'm just happy to be part of this history. ”
Marcus Thuram
“It’s been a bit of a difficult season for me, but I’m very happy to have won two trophies: it’s an unforgettable feeling to win with Inter. The coach put his trust in me in the cup competitions – I needed that at a certain point in the season – and I’m really happy that everyone helped me. It’s my dream to become Inter’s first-choice goalkeeper. The coach knows the dressing room very well; he knows how to manage it and how to motivate the players. Now, we’re ready to celebrate – it’s going to be a long night!”
Josep Martinez
“The most important thing for me has been to play and help the team reach this milestone. I'm very emotional today. If I had to choose my preferred role, I'd say I like playing as a box-to-box midfielder and being in the middle of the pitch, but I can play in several positions. It doesn't matter where the coach puts me; what matters is playing and winning. ”
Andy Diouf
“It’s definitely an emotional day. I’ve had six wonderful years here, and now we can enjoy the celebrations even more. It’s been a long, tough season, but we’re taking home two trophies and we’re very happy. The fans have been incredible, from day one they made me feel at home with their support. I’ve always tried to give my best. I’m not someone who stands out, but I’ve always given everything on the pitch, and I think they’ve appreciated that. The hug with Barella? He’s a great player, a great person and a friend, we’ve shared so many moments together. My contract is coming to an end and I don’t know what the future holds, but I hope to finish my career here.”
Matteo Darmian
“I haven't yet decided what I'm going to do next year: I need to speak to the Club, I'll think things through, and then decide whether to continue or retire. Chivu has given us a lot of confidence. There have been small but important changes compared to previous years, things that were previously lacking. He's done a great job. We trusted him, followed his direction, and did what was needed. ”
Henrikh Mkhitaryan