Article by Mihai Șovei – Published on Sunday, 15 February 2026, 00:14 / Updated on Sunday, 15 February 2026 00:38
Cristian Chivu (45 years old), his coach Interled the team in the victory against him Juventus from Derby D'Italia, score 3-2.
At the end of the game, the 75,000 supporters present at San Siro celebrated and chanted the name of the Romanian technician.
PHOTO. Chivu's name, chanted by an entire stadium
The match between Inter and Juventus, considered one of the most important in Italian football, reached dramatic heights. In a game in which 5 goals were scored, and the hosts played in numerical superiority for almost one half, the end was full of drama.
Cristian Chivu's students gave the final blow, through the success of Piotr Zielinski (90) who established the final score of the duel, 3-2, and the madness started in Milan.
Immediately after the goal, all the players, the bench, but also Cristi Chivu were happy in the corner of the field, but the celebration started immediately after the final whistle of the match.
The players of the leader celebrated on the field, while the whole stadium shouted Cristian Chivu's name.
Juventus is considered one of Inter's biggest rivals, so the victory was much “sweeter”. In fact, it was Inter's first victory against a team that has fought for the title in past years.
Cristi Chivu, appreciated by Inter fans
It is known that the Romanian technician is appreciated by Inter supporters. He played more than 100 matches in the team's jersey and was part of the team that won the “treble” in 2010.
In the summer of 2025, before the first match on the bench of the Italians, the ultras of the team displayed a support banner for the Romanian technician.
“With helmet on and love for Inter / Mister Chivu, the North is with you“, was a message displayed by Inter's gallery
