July 04, (THEWILL) – Inter Milan will kick off their Serie A title defence against Genoa on August 18, as the fixture list for the 2024/2025 season was announced on Thursday. The reigning champions, now under new ownership, face an early test of their mettle in the upcoming campaign.
US investment fund Oaktree acquired Inter in May after previous owners Suning missed a loan repayment deadline. Giuseppe Marotta, credited as the architect of Inter’s recent successes, has been appointed president, signalling continuity in the club’s leadership despite the ownership change.
Newly promoted Como, absent from the top flight for 21 years, will make their Serie A return with a high-profile clash against Juventus. The ambitious club, backed by Indonesian tobacco giants Djarum and boasting Cesc Fabregas and Thierry Henry as minority shareholders, will play their first three fixtures away from home as they upgrade their stadium to meet Serie A requirements.
The 2024/2025 season will see a shift in match scheduling, with games spread across each weekend. Friday night will feature one match, Saturday three, Sunday five, and Monday night one. Only two matches per round will be played at the traditional Sunday 3 pm timeslot. The season’s first three rounds will be evening fixtures to avoid the summer heat.
Serie A’s representative in Europe has expanded, with Bologna joining four other Italian clubs in the revamped UEFA Champions League. The season is set to conclude on May 25 next year, promising an exciting journey for football fans across Italy and beyond.
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