Inter Draw Fiorentina, Milan Close Title Gap to 6 Points

Inter Milan dropped points in their Serie A title pursuit with a 1-1 draw against Fiorentina on Sunday, allowing second-place AC Milan to close the gap to six points following the Rossoneri's 3-2 victory over Torino the previous day. The result at Florence's Stadio Artemio Franchi left the league leaders winless in their last three matches and heading into the international break with increased pressure from their city rivals.

Inter struck first after just 39 seconds, capitalizing on a poor clearance from a Denzel Dumfries throw-in. Nicolo Barella delivered a precise cross from the byline, which Francesco Pio Esposito headed past Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea from close range. The 20-year-old forward, enjoying a breakout debut season with nine goals, nearly added a second in stoppage time, but De Gea made a crucial save.

Fiorentina, fighting to avoid relegation, improved after halftime and equalized in the 77th minute. Albert Gudmundsson's low drive was parried by Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, and Cher Ndour tapped in the rebound from inside the six-yard box. The hosts had earlier chances ruled out, including Moise Kean's volley in the 39th minute for offside after a...