Cristi Chivu and David Popovici met after Inter's victory over Como!

Inter Milan, coached by Cristian Chivu, defeated Como at home on Sunday evening in the 11th round of Serie A. Pio Esposito opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then Marcus Thuram extended the lead seven minutes later. The visitors’ response came late, through Nico Paz’s shot off the crossbar in the 83rd minute, and Inter Milan – Como ended 2-0.

Romanian swimmer David Popovici, Olympic champion and multiple world-record holder, was Inter Milan’s guest of honor for the match against Como, played in the 11th round of Serie A. The 22-year-old athlete was present in the stands and supported his compatriot, Cristi Chivu, the coach of the Milanese team.

Inter officials published images of Popovici at the stadium and presented him with an official personalized shirt bearing his name and the number 54, associated with his achievements in swimming. The swimmer is in Italy for the “Arena Planet Water Days” event, organized in Milan.