Soccer-Inzaghi leaves Inter after Champions League final defeat
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Final - Paris St Germain v Inter Milan - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - May 31, 2025 Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi looks dejected as he walks past the Champions League trophy after collecting his runners up medal REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
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Inzaghi to coach Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal
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