Cristi Chivu leads Inter Milan to perfect Serie A start

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Inter Milan, led by coach Cristi Chivu, has achieved a perfect start to the Serie A season with three consecutive victories. This includes a notable 3-2 comeback win against Napoli, where the team overturned a 0-2 deficit in the second half.

Despite Inter's success, the Gran Gala del Calcio AIC 2026 awards sparked controversy. Cesc Fabregas of Como was named the best coach of the year, while Inter's Federico Dimarco was named player of the year. Former international Marius Lăcătuș expressed strong disagreement with the coaching award, arguing that Chivu's achievements with Inter deserved the distinction.

Separately, Romanian footballer Vlad Chiricheș clarified his professional status, stating he has not retired. While acknowledging that a decision is approaching, he remains active with weekly training and is currently prioritizing staying in Bucharest with his family.

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Cesc Fabregas · Cristi Chivu · Inter Milan · Marius Lăcătuș · Napoli

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Milan secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Napoli. adevarul.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chiricheș is currently training five days a week and is not looking to move away from Bucharest.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Marius Lăcătuș criticized the decision to award the coach of the year title to Fabregas instead of Chivu. www.gsp.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Milan has won three consecutive matches in the first three stages of the season. adevarul.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vlad Chiricheș stated he has not officially retired from professional football.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Federico Dimarco was named the best player of the year in Italy. www.gsp.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cesc Fabregas was named the best coach of the year in Italy. www.gsp.ro