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17-05-2025
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Italy FIFA World Cup Winner Argues ‘Napoli Under Pressure & Inter Milan Have The Wind In Their Sails' In Serie A Title Run-In
Italy FIFA World Cup Winner Argues 'Napoli Under Pressure & Inter Milan Have The Wind In Their Sails' In Serie A Title Run-In Beppe Bergomi feels that Napoli are 'under pressure' while Inter Milan 'have the wind in their sails' in the Serie A title race. The legendary former Nerazzurri captain and 1982 World Cup winner with Italy gave his thoughts on the title race in today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement There are now just two matches to go in the Serie A title race. Inter Milan and Napoli are separated by just a single point at the top of the table. Therefore, it is clear that the title race is still far from over. The Partenopei undoubtedly have the advantage. If they win both their matches, against Parma and Cagliari, they will win the title no matter what Inter do. However, those are going to be tricky matches. As are the Nerazzurri's final two league outings against the likes of Lazio and Como. Therefore, it will go down to the wire, without question. And the question of momentum could prove to be crucial. Particularly considering that Napoli dropped points against Genoa last weekend. Advertisement Inter, on the other hand, are riding high on reaching the Champions League final. Bergomi: 'Napoli Under Pressure, Inter Milan Have The Wind In Their Sails' CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 25: Beppe Bergomi looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Sant'Elia on November 25, 2017 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by) Beppe Bergomi writes that 'It's impossible to say exactly what will happen in this round of fixtures.' 'But it's inevitable to think that Napoli are the favourite to win in the end.' 'In any event, this will be an unpredictable weekend for everyone,' Bergomi continues. 'Particularly for Conte's team.' 'And it won't necessarily be decisive.' 'How they'll react to seeing their advantage go down to just a point we can't know,' Bergomi notes. 'But it's obvious that the pressure they're under is increasing.' Advertisement 'Meanwhile, Inter suddenly have the wind in their sails. And being in the hunt for the title can also be good for them in the Champions League.' 'The team is obligated to stay alive in it right until the last second.'
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12-05-2025
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Legendary Ex Inter Milan Captain Argues ‘The Psychology Changes' For Inter After Napoli Serie A Slip-Up
Beppe Bergomi feels that 'the psychology changes' for Inter Milan in Serie A after Napoli dropped points yesterday evening. The legendary former Nerazzurri captain gave his thoughts on Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInter1908. The complexion of the Serie A title race certainly changed yesterday evening. Napoli still have the advantage. However, their advantage is now as slender as it could possibly be. Inter Milan got the job done away to Torino, winning 2-0. On the other hand, the Partenopei twice squandered a 2-0 advantage against Genoa, settling for a point. Therefore, there is now just a single point separating the two title rivals at the top of the table. It is hardly as though Inter are now in control in the Serie A title race. They know that there is still every chance that Napoli will win both their remaining matches. But at the same time, the Nerazzurri will also feel that they absolutely must keep the league leaders honest. If Napoli drop points again, Inter Milan certainly won't want to fail to capitalize. In the view of former Inter captain Bergomi 'something has changed' for Inter at this stage. 'They played a serious match against Parma,' the 1982 World Cup winner with Italy continued. 'Now they're seriously thinking about it. Because Napoli have used up their bonus, and they can't draw in Parma any longer 0 they have to win.' So in the view of Bergomi, 'Inter will do everything to win their last two matches.' 'The psychology changes now,' the former defender argued. 'Now we need to see what choices Inzaghi will make,' Bergomi added. 'How he will try to manage the players.'
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07-05-2025
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Video: Legend Bergomi ends Inter vs Barcelona commentary in tears
Inter legend Beppe Bergomi commented on Tuesday's epic game against Barcelona for Sky Sport Italia and was in tears after the final whistle. The former Italian defender, a 1982 World Cup winner with the Azzurri who spent his entire playing career at Inter, could not hold back the tears after Inter's thrilling 4-3 win over Barcelona on Tuesday night. Advertisement The victory allowed Simone Inzaghi's men to qualify for the Champions League Final for the second time in three years. epa12078776 FC Inter's Francesco Acerbi (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 3-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 May 2025. EPA-EFE/DANIEL DAL ZENNARO Bergomi, a Sky Sport Italia pundit at San Siro last night, was reduced to tears after the final whistle and could not continue his commentary. 'Incredible, this commentary…' Bergomi said before his voice broke. The former defender played 757 games with the Nerazzurri, winning one Serie A title and three UEFA Cups, among other trophies.
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05-05-2025
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Bergomi sends Lautaro Martinez warning to Inter, predicts Barcelona approach
Inter legend Beppe Bergomi would not risk Lautaro Martinez if he has a muscle injury and predicts Barcelona will press the Nerazzurri from start to finish at San Siro. Inter and Barcelona return to action on Tuesday for the second leg of the Champions League semifinal. Advertisement The first leg in Spain ended in a 3-3 draw last week. Bergomi, a former Inter and Italy defender, a 1982 World Cup winner, previewed the game during Sky Sport Italia's Sunday night show. Inter are waiting for updates on Lautaro Martinez, while Barcelona ace Robert Lewandowski has been confirmed in the Catalans' travelling squad. Bergomi opens up about Lautaro, Lewandowski and Inter vs Barcelona CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 01: Beppe Bergomi looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari and FC Internazionale at Sardegna Arena on March 1, 2019 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by) 'Both Lautaro and Lewandowski are decisive, I expect the same kind of match as in Barcelona,' Bergomi said. 'Bayern pressed from start to finish in both games, and you have to withstand that and hit from set pieces. Compared to Bayern, who had to recover from one goal down, Barcelona may be a bit more cautious, but it's not in their nature. Surely they are more dangerous with Lewandowski.' Advertisement Lautaro had sustained a muscle injury during last week's game in Barcelona and missed Saturday's Serie A match against Hellas Verona. 'Lautaro is the captain; he has to create, hold up the ball and not be dispossessed, but if he has a muscle problem and he's not fully fit, then it's pointless,' Bergoi argued. Inter coach Simone Inzaghi will provide the latest team news during a pre-match press conference today. The Nerazzurri will train at Appiano Gentile in the afternoon.
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07-04-2025
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Inter Milan Legend Argues Nerazzurri ‘Play Every Match Thinking About The Next One' – Adds ‘I'll Be A Broken Record About One Thing…'
Inter Milan Legend Argues Nerazzurri 'Play Every Match Thinking About The Next One' – Adds 'I'll Be A Broken Record About One Thing…' Inter Milan Legend Argues Nerazzurri 'Play Every Match Thinking About The Next One' – Adds 'I'll Be A Broken Record About One Thing…' Legendary former Nerazzurri captain Beppe Bergomi feels that Inter Milan 'play every match thinking about the next one.' Bergomi gave his thoughts on his former team while speaking on Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. He also emphasized the Nerazzurri's high average squad age. Advertisement Inter Milan are in the midst of an extremely busy schedule. Since the return from the international break at the end of March, Inter have already played three matches. And they have another one on the way tomorrow against Bayern Munich. Inter ground out a win against Udinese in their return from the international break. Then they drew against AC Milan in the first leg of a Coppa Italia semifinal tie. However, Inter's draw against Parma over the weekend was a much more bitter result than that against the Rossoneri. It is not, however, a result that the Nerazzurri can afford to dwell on. They have a huge match tomorrow – and then they're in action in Serie A next weekend yet again. Bergomi: 'Inter Milan Play Every Match Thinking Of The Next One' CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 01: Beppe Bergomi looks on during the Serie A match between Cagliari and FC Internazionale at Sardegna Arena on March 1, 2019 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by) Legendary former Nerazzurri captain Beppe Bergomi argued that 'Inter play every match thinking about the next one.' Advertisement 'Not just in terms of the substitutions. But also in the choice of the starting eleven.' 'Between injuries and suspensions, like Dumfries who for me has been their key player recently, Inzaghi has to think well in advance,' Bergomi said of the Inter coach's squad rotation. Bergomi went on, 'I might a broken record, but I have to repeat: Inter have the highest average squad age in Serie A, and they play more than anyone else.' 'If you don't make changes, the players get injured,' he went on. 'Inzaghi makes them. He has to make them.' 'But of course, then if you allow a comeback from 2-0 up, that's a problem.' 'But the physical decline also has to be taken into consideration.'
