Darmian: Inter want to ‘celebrate’ Serie A title, not concerned by referee scandal | OneFootball

Matteo Darmian insists Inter ‘remain focused’ on the title race despite recent allegations in a new referee scandal: ‘We’ll try to win the Scudetto in frot of our fans next week.’

Inter were held to a 2-2 away draw by Torino on Sunday, seeing the Granata recover from two goals down.

The Nerazzurri now have a ten-point lead over second-placed Napoli, which means that a win in the next match against Parma will give them the Scudetto with three games to spare.

The last 24 hours, however, have been dominated by headlines about a new referee scandal in Italy that might involve Inter. Referee Chief Gianluca Rocchi, in fact, is accused, among other things, of choosing match officials favoured by the Nerazzurri.

Inter President Beppe Marotta denied the allegations, insisting that the club is not in any way involved in the scandal.

Torino 2-2 Inter: Darmian’s post-match interview

“We read stuff, but we try to remain focused on the field and what we need to do to end this season in the best possible way,” Darmian told Sky Sport Italia via TMW.

“We needed four points before today’s game; we wanted to win, but we didn’t manage it,” the defender continued.

“We’ll try to do it next week in front of our fans to win the Scudetto; last season ended in the worst possible way, despite still being positive. It was not easy to start again, especially psychologically, but we were good, also thanks to the coach. We’ve done our best, and we are happy.”

Darmian made his 300th Serie A appearance today, but his contract expires at the end of the season, and according to several sources, the ex-Manchester United defender could return to Torino next summer.

“I don’t think about it now. I want to enjoy the last few games,” he said.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale celebrates during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and FC Internazionale at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on February 08, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

“We’ll celebrate when it is mathematically confirmed, and then we’ll have a Coppa Italia Final. The future is not something I’m thinking about now.

“I was injured for a long time, but I’ve always tried to make myself available. I’ve always respected the coach’s decisions. I know one can be important even if one doesn’t play all the games,” Darmian concluded.

“I’ve always made myself available. This season, we’ve proved how strong this group is, also mentally. It was not easy after the previous campaign, but we are great men before anything else. I’ve been at Inter for six years, and it’s normal to have ups and downs.”