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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan & Italy Legend Backs Cristian Chivu: ‘He Knows What It Means To Be An Interista, He Was Part Of The Treble Dressing Room'
Inter Milan & Italy Legend Backs Cristian Chivu: 'He Knows What It Means To Be An Interista, He Was Part Of The Treble Dressing Room' Legendary former defender Marco Materazzi believes that Cristian Chivu has what it takes to be a success at Inter Milan. The 2006 World Cup winner with Italy spoke to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. He backed his former teammate to do well as coach of the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Inter Milan have made Cristian Chivu their new coach. While the 44-year-old has a long association with the Nerazzurri from his playing days, he is nevertheless something of a surprise name to replace Simone Inzaghi. Chivu has also coached Inter at various youth levels, with a fair bit of success. However, the Romanian only has a grand total of thirteen matches of senior coaching experience under his belt. Therefore, his appointment certainly constitutes a risk for Inter. Materazzi Backs Cristian Chivu To Be A Success As Inter Milan Coach VERONA, ITALY – MARCH 31: Cristian Chivu head coach of Parma calcio during the Serie A match between Verona and Parma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on March 31, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) Legendary former defender Marco Materazzi was a teammate of Cristian Chivu for several seasons. Advertisement 'Chivu does this job with passion and competency,' he said. 'He was fortunate to be a part of great dressing rooms like that of the Treble, so he knows what it means to be an Interista.' 'For me, he comes into the job with the right experience.' 'He waited too long before going to Parma, in my opinion,' Materazzi then said. 'But then he proved his value there by doing very well to keep the team up.' 'Now he has a great opportunity. It's right that he has that desire to bring home something big, both for his own career and for us Interisti.'
The Star
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Inter jerseys fly off shelves in Marseille before PSG's Champions League final
PARIS (Reuters) -In Marseille, the only French city with a European Cup to its name, an unexpected fashion trend has emerged - Inter Milan jerseys are flying off the shelves as Olympique de Marseille supporters back the Italian side against their bitter rivals Paris St Germain in Saturday's Champions League final. Inter shirts have been selling fast in the port city, which celebrated OM's Champions League triumph in 1993. "It's crazy, everyone wants the Inter jersey. All year long, there's no demand, nobody wants this jersey. And now, it's like the whole city of Marseille has turned Interista. We're really going to pray for Inter to win," Ismael, a vendor at a major sports shop in Marseille, told French TV channel BFM. The son of former OM president Bernard Tapie, who led the club to the 1993 title, said he would support Inter as well. "A true OM supporter can't be happy if PSG wins the Champions League. For France, it would be good for PSG to win it. But me, I'm supporting Inter Milan. Ask any real OM fan — we're all fully behind Inter," Laurent Tapie was quoted as saying by French media. In 2020, OM fans celebrated at the Old Port when PSG lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. French clubs have played in seven European Cup finals, losing six of them between Stade de Reims (2), PSG, St Etienne, Monaco and Marseille. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Ed Osmond)
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Inter jerseys fly off shelves in Marseille before PSG's Champions League final
PARIS - In Marseille, the only French city with a European Cup to its name, an unexpected fashion trend has emerged - Inter Milan jerseys are flying off the shelves as Olympique de Marseille supporters back the Italian side against their bitter rivals Paris St Germain in Saturday's Champions League final. Inter shirts have been selling fast in the port city, which celebrated OM's Champions League triumph in 1993. "It's crazy, everyone wants the Inter jersey. All year long, there's no demand, nobody wants this jersey. And now, it's like the whole city of Marseille has turned Interista. We're really going to pray for Inter to win," Ismael, a vendor at a major sports shop in Marseille, told French TV channel BFM. The son of former OM president Bernard Tapie, who led the club to the 1993 title, said he would support Inter as well. "A true OM supporter can't be happy if PSG wins the Champions League. For France, it would be good for PSG to win it. But me, I'm supporting Inter Milan. Ask any real OM fan — we're all fully behind Inter," Laurent Tapie was quoted as saying by French media. In 2020, OM fans celebrated at the Old Port when PSG lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final. French clubs have played in seven European Cup finals, losing six of them between Stade de Reims (2), PSG, St Etienne, Monaco and Marseille. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
