AC Milan stunned by Parma in Serie A upset

Inter extend lead in title race as Napoli fume over refereeing decisions

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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AC Milan's unexpected 1-0 defeat at home to Parma on Sunday has thrown the Serie A title race wide open, allowing Inter to extend their lead to a significant ten points. Simultaneously, Napoli's frustrations boiled over after a controversial loss to Atalanta, highlighting growing concerns over officiating in the league.

Why it matters

The result has major implications for the Serie A title race, with Inter now firmly in the driver's seat. Meanwhile, the controversies surrounding Napoli's defeat raise questions about the consistency of refereeing in the league, an issue that has been a source of frustration for multiple clubs throughout the season.

The details

Parma's victory, secured by a late header from Mariano Troilo – initially disallowed but later upheld after VAR review – dealt a blow to Milan's ambitions. This loss, following a draw with Como, marks Milan's first league defeat since the season's opening weekend. Inter capitalized on this slip-up with a 2-0 win over Lecce, solidifying their position at the top. The match wasn't without its setbacks for Milan beyond the result, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek was stretchered off after a collision with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi, requiring a neck brace and dental treatment. Napoli's 2-1 defeat at Atalanta sparked a furious response from the club, with sporting director Giovanni Manna labeling the refereeing as 'shameful.' Disallowed penalties and goals fueled their anger, raising questions about the consistency of officiating in Serie A.

  • AC Milan's unexpected 1-0 defeat at home to Parma occurred on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Inter extended their lead in the Serie A title race with a 2-0 win over Lecce on the same day.
  • Napoli's 2-1 defeat at Atalanta also took place on February 23, 2026.

The players

Mariano Troilo

The Parma player who scored the winning goal against AC Milan.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek

The AC Milan player who was stretchered off the field after a collision with the Parma goalkeeper.

Giovanni Manna

The Napoli sporting director who criticized the refereeing in his team's loss to Atalanta.

Sam Beukema

The Atalanta player who scored in their 2-1 victory over Napoli.

Edoardo Corvi

The Parma goalkeeper involved in the collision with Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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