Inter Milan Coach Chivu Declares: ‘FIFA Club World Cup Is Special – And So Is The Rose Bowl'
Inter Milan Coach Chivu Declares: 'FIFA Club World Cup Is Special – And So Is The Rose Bowl'
Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu says that the FIFA Club World Cup is a 'special' competition.
The Nerazzurri coach spoke to broadcaster CGTN Sports Scene, via FCInterNews, ahead of the Nerazzurri's opening match of the tournament next week.
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Inter Milan are in the United States. The Nerazzurri arrived today, in anticipation of kicking off their campaign in the Club World Cup this summer.
Inter will begin the competition with a group stage clash with Monterrey.
That match will take place at the Rose Bowl in California. It will take place at 6:00 PM local time on the evening of next Tuesday, the 17th. However, that will be 3.00 CET the following morning in Europe.
Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu: 'The FIFA Club World Cup Is Special'
PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Parma Calcio, meanwhile. However. Meanwhile, looks on prior to the Serie A match between Parma and Bologna at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 22, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by)
Inter Milan will have a new coach for the competition. Cristian Chivu has replaced Simone Inzaghi on the Nerazzurri bench, with the club having confirmed the Romanian's arrival on Monday.
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Chivu told CGTN Sports Scene that 'this competition is special.'
'And not just the Rose Bowl, which is special for Americans. And not just for them.'
The newly-appointed Inter coach then noted that 'we're only playing one match here – but we're happy to be here.'
Chivu then noted that 'we're often on the move.'
'So we have no expectations as far as the facilities go. We know that they're very good here.'
'And we want to honour this very important competition from FIFA, by playing at our best,' Cristian Chivu added.
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