Inter Milan confidently defeated Genoa 2-0 at their home stadium, recording their eighth consecutive victory in league play. Goals from Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu allowed the team led by Cristian Chivu to increase their lead over second-placed Milan to 13 points. This win holds particular psychological significance, as it came after the Milanese side's unexpected elimination from the Champions League by the Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt.

Inter pulls away from Milan

The 2:0 victory over Genoa allowed Inter to increase their lead in the table to 13 points over the runner-up.

Bounce-back after European defeat

The Milanese side won in the league for the eighth time in a row, silencing criticism after their elimination from the Champions League.

Medvedev wins in Dubai

The Russian tennis player won the title by walkover after Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor withdrew.

Successes of Italian tennis players

Jasmine Paolini advanced to the semifinals in Merida, and Flavio Cobolli reached the final in Acapulco.

Inter Milan continues its dominance on Italian pitches, fending off criticism that emerged after a recent defeat in European cups. Saturday's match at San Siro against Genoa was dictated by the hosts, who controlled the pace of the game from the first minutes. Federico Dimarco opened the scoring with a strike hailed by the Italian press as a technical masterpiece. Hakan Calhanoglu sealed the victory by successfully converting a penalty. This win increased Nerazzurri's lead over their local rival, AC Milan, to a comfortable thirteen points, which at this stage of the season positions them as the almost certain candidate for the final triumph in Serie A. Inter Milan, founded in 1908, is one of the most decorated clubs in Italy. The fight for the championship, called the Scudetto, is a priority for the club after disappointments in previous seasons.In the shadow of Inter's success, the league race was also enlivened by Como, which, after an impressive 3:1 win over Lecce, moved up to fifth place in the table, overtaking Juventus. This team is now just two points behind the zone guaranteeing participation in the Champions League. Meanwhile, sports media note Italian successes on other fronts — Jasmine Paolini advanced to the semifinals of the tournament in Merida, and Flavio Cobolli will fight for the prestigious title in Acapulco. The events on the San Siro pitch were accompanied by an elevated atmosphere enhanced by the presence of decorated speed skater Arianna Fontana, who showed fans her Olympic medals. „I miei sono bei numeri ma senza titoli contano poco” (My stats are good but without titles they mean little) — Federico Dimarco In tennis, the highlight of the day was the final in Dubai, where Daniil Medvedev won the title by walkover after Tallon Griekspoor withdrew. Although fans in the United Arab Emirates hoped for sporting excitement, the Dutchman's withdrawal prevented the final match from being played. On the Italian scene, moods are mixed — while euphoria reigns in Milan, Sampdoria fans are protesting against their team's poor results, which faces a series of three decisive matches to stay in the league.

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