Season Recap
Juventus retained the title under Marcello Lippi, with Inter Milan finishing second and AC Milan in third.
Christian Vieri of Inter Milan was the top scorer with 24 goals.
Newly promoted teams included Reggina, Como, and Empoli, while Hellas Verona, Lecce, and Venezia were relegated the previous season. An interesting fact: This season marked the beginning of AC Milan’s resurgence under Carlo Ancelotti, who would lead them to European glory soon after.
