It was the culmination of a fascinating and gripping title race that had it all: twists and turns, ups and downs, unpredictability, world-class talent, a fairytale story, and a final day destined to be monumental and unforgettable. Indeed, 5 May 2002 proved to be all that and more. It was a turning point in the Italian game, signalling the beginning of a power shift within European football.
Going into the final round of fixtures, Inter led the way under Héctor Cúper the only non-Italian coach in the league, after Carlo Ancelotti had replaced Fatih Terim across the city six months earlier. Cúper was 90 minutes away from guiding the Nerazzurri to their first league title since 1989 in his first full season in cha…
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