Matthäus and Bayern teammate Andreas Brehme signed with Inter Milan of Serie A in 1988, winning the "Scudetto" in 1988–89 during their first season, and the Italian Supercup that year as well. Matthäus continued to enjoy further success with Inter, winning the UEFA Cup in 1991 and being named FIFA World Player of the Year. In the final, he scored a penalty in the first leg to help them to their victory over Roma.