SIX GOALS, SIX POINTS CLEAR: INTER MILAN 6-2 PISA MAKE A MASSIVE TITLE RACE STATEMENT
Inter Milan overcome a shocking 2-0 deficit against Pisa to win 6-2, with Federico Dimarco inspiring a dominant second-half display.
Inter Milan didn’t exactly have an easy night against Pisa, even though the final score says otherwise. Down by two goals within 23 minutes—thanks to a ruthless Stefano Moreo—Inter had to dig itself out of a real mess. Moreo’s first goal was something special: he pounced on a loose backpass, spotted Yann Sommer off his line, and chipped him from 30 yards. That’s the kind of thing you see on highlight reels for years. Eight minutes later, Moreo struck again with a sharp header off a corner, and suddenly Inter’s home crowd was stunned.
Cristian Chivu didn’t wait around. Before the half-hour mark, he yanked Luis Henrique for Federico Dimarco. Henrique walked off to a chorus of boos, but Chivu’s move turned the match. Inter started tearing down the left side, and soon enough, they got a lifeline: a handball by Matteo Tramoni led to a penalty, which Piotr Zielinski calmly buried.
Momentum flipped. Two minutes later, Dimarco sent in a gorgeous cross, Lautaro Martinez rose above everyone, and his header tied things up. Right before halftime, Alessandro Bastoni floated in a ball, and Pio Esposito powered it home, giving Inter the lead as the stadium erupted.
Inter didn’t let up after the break. Esposito came close to another, but Scuffet pulled off a great save. Dimarco tried his luck too, only for Scuffet to deny him again. Then Chivu brought on Marcus Thuram and Nicolò Barella, and Inter started to run riot. Thuram led a blistering counterattack—Scuffet saved the first shot, Dimarco hit the post on the rebound, and Pisa could barely hold on.
Pisa managed a brief scare with a Canestrelli header, but that was about it. Then came the killer blow: Dimarco hammered a volley off the post and in for Inter’s fourth. He didn’t stop there—his smart through-ball found Bonny, who danced past two defenders and finished from a tight angle.
There was still time for Henrikh Mkhitaryan to join the party. He latched onto a Bisseck knockdown from a corner and nodded home from close range, ending his Serie A goal drought.
So, after all that drama, Inter walked away 6-2 winners, six points clear at the top. Milan still has a game in hand against Roma, but Inter made their statement loud and clear.
PULISIC HITS BACK: MILAN STAR SHUTS DOWN 2026 GOAL DROUGHT CONCERNS
"I haven't stopped dreaming." Christian Pulisic addresses his goal drought and the frustration of missing out on the Gold Cup squad.
Christian Pulisic isn’t holding back. When critics started questioning his recent form and worried about his 2026 goal drought, he shut them down, calling those concerns “bad questions". The AC Milan forward, fresh off his Time magazine cover, still trusts his ability to step up for the USMNT as they gear up to co-host the World Cup.
All eyes are on him.
The U.S. is set to share the stage for the 2026 World Cup, and Pulisic is set to become the go-to guy for the national team. Landing on the cover of Time isn’t something soccer stars from America get every day, and it just shows how big a deal he’s become, especially after proving himself in Europe. But right as people are finally giving him mainstream recognition, he’s under the microscope for not putting up his usual numbers in front of the goal.
He’s not fazed by the dip.
When Time asked about his goal drought and how he’s handling not scoring for club or country this year, Pulisic didn’t mince words; he’s not sweating it. “I plan on scoring goals. Such bad questions. I’m not concerned about it, man.” You can hear the confidence in his voice.
Dealing with the noise
Pulisic admits this stretch feels extra tough. Missing out on last June’s Gold Cup squad hurt him, mostly because he’s used to shutting people up with his play. “Normally, I just go out there and score, and that quiets everybody. Right now, I’m in my offseason, so everyone’s talking, and I can’t do anything about it. That’s what’s frustrating.”
For Pulisic, attacking is everything. “Going at the goal, creating attacks, that’s what I live for. Sure, you have to do all the other stuff: defend, run, whatever. That’s fine. But what really gives me joy is finding ways to score and actually scoring.”
Chasing the dream
The U.S. opens their World Cup run against Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on June 12, and Pulisic will lead the team right here at home. He doesn’t like making big public predictions, but at 27, he keeps that childhood dream alive. “That’s just not how I work. But I’ll lie in bed and imagine myself holding the World Cup trophy. I did that when I was a kid, and I haven’t stopped. You need to believe. Why not?”
WHY DID LAUTARO MARTINEZ REJECT A CAREER-DEFINING MOVE TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
"I love Milan." Read why 28-year-old Lautaro Martinez rejected Manchester United and Arsenal to stay at the San Siro in 2026.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has clearly put an end to any speculation about leaving San Siro, making it known that he has no plans to entertain offers from Europe’s top clubs. Even with regular links to teams like Barcelona, Manchester United, and Arsenal, the Argentine forward is fully committed to what’s happening in Milan.
Martinez has been quite vocal about his dedication to Inter amid constant rumours about his future. Despite frequent connections to some of the biggest clubs on the continent, he insists there’s no reason for him to move on from the current Serie A champions.
Media reports have often tied him to Barcelona, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United. But through various transfer windows, Martinez has consistently pushed back on the idea of leaving Inter. At 28, he remains a key figure in the team’s current setup and has stepped up as the club’s captain and on-field leader.
In an interview with Cronache di Spogliatoio, Martinez expressed his loyalty to Inter’s project. He made it clear that he isn’t interested in changing clubs despite the speculation.
He said, “No, because I am faithful to the Inter project, I feel at home here. My family is happy, we have a restaurant in the city, and we love Milan. From the first day, everyone treated me in a way I didn’t think possible. I achieved so many personal and team goals here.”
Success on the pitch seems to deepen his connection to the club. Inter recently secured another league title and continues to chase trophies, including the Coppa Italia. On an individual level, Martinez is eyeing the Capocannoniere prize as Serie A’s top scorer. His steady performances underline why he’s considered one of the most reliable forwards in European football.
Since his move from Racing Club in 2018, Martinez has become the defining presence in Inter’s modern lineup. With 173 goals over 372 competitive games, it’s clear how vital he is to the team.
Looking ahead, the club sees Martinez as a central piece in their long-term plans. His leadership and scoring ability make him hard to replace. Settled both on and off the field in Milan, he seems set on continuing his story at the Giuseppe Meazza, despite ongoing interest from Europe’s elite clubs.
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