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The Sun
01-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Inter Milan captain Martinez criticises team after Club World Cup exit
INTER MILAN captain Lautaro Martinez did not hold back after Monday's 2-0 loss to Fluminense, criticising a lacklustre display as they exited the Club World Cup in the last 16. Inter were stunned by a resilient Fluminense side, with the Italians failing to pose a real threat until the closing stages, leaving striker Martinez frustrated as he called on his teammates to show greater commitment. 'I want to fight for the major titles. Anyone who wants to stay at Inter, fine, let's fight. But anyone who doesn't want to stay can leave,' the Argentine told reporters. 'We need players who want to be here. We're wearing an important shirt. We need a top-level mentality, or please leave.' Inter arrived at the revamped Club World Cup as title contenders but, aside from a 2-0 win over River Plate in the group stage, the Serie A side had an inconsistent campaign —beating Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds with a last-minute winner and being held to a 1-1 draw by Mexican side Monterrey. Their last-16 exit adds to a frustrating season in which they failed to win domestic silverware and were crushed 5-0 by Paris St Germain in last month's Champions League final. 'It was a long and tiring season, we finished empty-handed. It is a general message,' Martinez added. 'In order to stay up there and fight for titles, we must be eager ... I apologise to the fans who came here to follow us closely. I am the captain and I want to keep things at the top.' Inter will kick off their Serie A campaign at home to Torino in August.
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm crazy… I'll beat the s*** out of you' – Heated moment furious Inter star Acerbi threatens to fight PSG fan
INTER MILAN star Francesco Acerbi threatened to fight a Paris Saint-Germain fan during a meet and greet in the US. The Italian veteran, 37, is in Seattle with the Serie A giants for the Club World Cup. 3 Francesco Acerbi got angry during a meet and greet in the US Credit: X 3 Bradley Barcola sent Acerbi to the ground during the Champions League final During a fan meet and greet, Acerbi was cheekily reminded of the moment Speaking via a translator, the centre-back was fuming with the supporter. The translator sternly warned the fan: "You must be serious with him." Acerbi then let rip in Italian, blasting: "I'm serious. Don't make fun of me - I don't like it… I'm crazy, I'll beat the s*** out of you." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The Inter are looking to bounce back quickly from their Champions League mauling as they compete in the Club World Cup. The Italian giants are playing under new manager Cristian Chivu, with Simone Inzaghi having Most read in Football Inter drew their opener 1-1 vs Monterrey, with Acerbi playing the full 90 minutes. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Acerbi was back in action in the Club World Cup earlier this week Credit: Getty The defender was playing in his first match since the Champions League final, having turned down an Italy call-up. Acerbi missed games against Norway and Moldova, as he felt "disrespected" by boss Luciano Spalletti, who has since resigned. The 34-cap star wrote on Instagram: "It's not a decision I have taken lightly. However, I believe that in light of recent events the conditions aren't there today for me to go forward with serenity. "I demand respect. If that respect is lacking from those who should lead the group, I prefer to step aside. "I won't stay where I'm no longer truly wanted and it's clear I'm not part of the coach's project." Spalletti subsequently resigned following an awful 3-0 defeat in Norway, with Gennaro Gattuso taking over. Inter return to action this evening, as they face Japanese side Urawa Reds in Seattle. They will then conclude their group stage campaign by taking on Club World Cup 2025 Guide SOME of the world's biggest clubs are in action at this summer's Club World Cup in the United States! Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Man City, and Inter Miami are among the 32 teams taking part in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13. The likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Cole Palmer and Harry Kane are showcasing their skills to packed crowds across the US. INFO Everything you need to know about the Club World Cup LATEST NEWS & FEATURES Club World Cup top scorers
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘I'm crazy… I'll beat the s*** out of you' – Heated moment furious Inter star Acerbi threatens to fight PSG fan
Acerbi also rowed with his national team boss earlier this month CERB YOUR ENTHUSIASM 'I'm crazy… I'll beat the s*** out of you' – Heated moment furious Inter star Acerbi threatens to fight PSG fan Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) INTER MILAN star Francesco Acerbi threatened to fight a Paris Saint-Germain fan during a meet and greet in the US. The Italian veteran, 37, is in Seattle with the Serie A giants for the Club World Cup. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 🔥Un tifoso con la maglia del #PSG chiama #Acerbi al termine dell'allenamento nel campus di UCLA Il difensore dell'#Inter risponde furioso: "Preso per il culo, no. Io matto, ti sfondo di botte" 📽 @footballersirl — (@calciomercatoit) June 20, 2025 3 Francesco Acerbi got angry during a meet and greet in the US Credit: X 3 Bradley Barcola sent Acerbi to the ground during the Champions League final During a fan meet and greet, Acerbi was cheekily reminded of the moment Bradley Barcola outfoxed him during Inter's 5-0 humiliation at the hands of PSG in last month's Champions League final. Speaking via a translator, the centre-back was fuming with the supporter. The translator sternly warned the fan: "You must be serious with him." Acerbi then let rip in Italian, blasting: "I'm serious. Don't make fun of me - I don't like it… I'm crazy, I'll beat the s*** out of you." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CAPITAL LOSS Championship club could be forced to leave beloved stadium for third time WATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZN The Italy international still looked irritated as he moved along to take selfies with other fans. Inter are looking to bounce back quickly from their Champions League mauling as they compete in the Club World Cup. The Italian giants are playing under new manager Cristian Chivu, with Simone Inzaghi having left for Saudi side Al-Hilal. Inter drew their opener 1-1 vs Monterrey, with Acerbi playing the full 90 minutes. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 3 Acerbi was back in action in the Club World Cup earlier this week Credit: Getty The defender was playing in his first match since the Champions League final, having turned down an Italy call-up. Acerbi missed games against Norway and Moldova, as he felt "disrespected" by boss Luciano Spalletti, who has since resigned. The 34-cap star wrote on Instagram: "It's not a decision I have taken lightly. However, I believe that in light of recent events the conditions aren't there today for me to go forward with serenity. "I demand respect. If that respect is lacking from those who should lead the group, I prefer to step aside. "I won't stay where I'm no longer truly wanted and it's clear I'm not part of the coach's project." Spalletti subsequently resigned following an awful 3-0 defeat in Norway, with Gennaro Gattuso taking over. Inter return to action this evening, as they face Japanese side Urawa Reds in Seattle. They will then conclude their group stage campaign by taking on River Plate at the same venue on Wednesday.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi Misses Club WC Amid Iran Crisis
INTER MILAN forward Mehdi Taremi has been stranded in Tehran due to the conflict between Iran and Israel and will miss the start of the FIFA Club World Cup, the Italian club confirmed on Saturday. Taremi was in Iran last week on international duty, scoring in a 3-0 victory over North Korea in a World Cup qualifying game. However the 32-year-old was unable to get a flight to join his Inter team-mates in Los Angeles due to the ongoing confrontation between Iran and Israel. An Inter source confirmed to AFP that Taremi was stranded in his homeland. Inter open their Club World Cup campaign against Mexican side Monterrey on Tuesday at the Pasadena Rose Bowl east of Los Angeles. The opener marks the first game in charge of new Inter coach Cristian Chivu, who was named on Monday as the successor to Simone Inzaghi, who left following the club's 5-0 drubbing against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Speaking at an introductory press conference at the team base in Beverly Hills on Saturday, Chivu said Inter were ready to bounce back from the double disappointment of just missing out on the Serie A title as well as the Champions League final. The 44-year-old former Romanian international said Inter could look back on the season with pride. 'We should't forget this team's journey -- it was a great season,' Chivu said. 'This team has great quality. They got right to the end but they didn't get the trophies. It wasn't a failure of a season. 'We knocked out Bayern and Barca in the Champions League. We were top of the league, one of the best in Europe, for a long time. So we cannot forget this. Failure doesn't exist in football. Failure is making excuses.'
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Inter Milan ask Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to… Cesc Fabregas as they target next manager
Reports have indicated what way he is leaning on the offer That's Fab Inter Milan ask Cesc Fabregas for permission to speak to… Cesc Fabregas as they target next manager Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) INTER MILAN have asked for permission to speak to Cesc Fabregas. The beaten Champions League finalists and Serie A runners-up have seen boss Simone Inzaghi leave by mutual consent, ahead of an expected move to Al-Hilal. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Inter Milan want to speak to Como manager and co-owner Cesc Fabregas Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 2 It comes after coach Simone Inzaghi left the club Credit: EPA The Italian giants want to get their new boss in position quickly before the Club World Cup begins in less than two weeks. And that has led them to opening talks with Como to poach Fabregas. The ex-Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder is the manager of the club, who finished tenth in their first season in Serie A after achieving promotion last season. Fabregas, 38, is also a co-owner of the outfit alongside Thierry Henry, but have the richest club owners in Italian football in the form of the Indonesia-based Djarum Group. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL JAD HIS CHANCE Jadon Sancho breaks silence on Chelsea snub as he's sent back to Man Utd Reports in Italy state Inter want to speak to the Spaniard about their available head coach role. However, Fabregas has already turned down a job offer from German side Bayer Leverkusen after they allowed Xabi Alonso to leave to join Real Madrid. The Nerazzurri were being rivalled by Roma to land Fabregas. But reports indicate they have agreed to appoint legendary Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Sky Sport Italia claims Fabregas is "tempted" by the offer, but is yet to give any indication over a decision. Fabregas has been a co-owner of Como since August 2022.
