Serie A returns: Inter the team to beat

Champions Inter open the new Serie A season at a sold-out San Siro.

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What happened. Serie A is back, with defending champions Inter starting the season at a sold-out San Siro, while Napoli and Como are seen as close challengers.

• Allegri says Inter are favourites but eight teams are involved.
• Chivu insists Inter are the team to beat and they keep Lautaro tight.
• Milan and Juve look for revenge with no more excuses.

“They are favourites, but eight teams are involved.”

— Allegri

The season kicks off with Inter as the team to beat, with several clubs aiming to challenge.

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