Mourinho waves goodbye to Vieira; Chivu fractures skull

ROME: Patrick Vieira's departure from Inter Milan was confirmed on Wednesday after coach Jose Mourinho said the French midfield veteran had played his last game for the Italian champions.

Vieira, who is being tipped to join Manchester City, was given a rare start for Inter because of several absenses in midfield.

The Serie A champions beat Chievo 1-0 thanks to a Mario Balotelli goal in the 12th minute to stretch their lead over city rivals AC Milan to 11 points.