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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Simone Inzaghi resigns as Inter Milan manager
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is leaving the club by 'mutual agreement', it announced on Tuesday, just days after the thumping Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. 'The club and Simone Inzaghi are parting ways. This is the decision taken by mutual agreement,' after a meeting involving President Giuseppe Marotta, Inter said in a statement. More to follow...
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
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- Asharq Al-Awsat
Inter Milan Feels Pain of Another Champions League Final Defeat but Pride Remains
Inter Milan's heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable comeback to beat Barcelona 7-6 over two pulsating semifinal legs. But there was no sign of that audacity or confidence on Saturday in Munich, where PSG romped to a 5-0 victory for the biggest winning margin in a European Cup final. "It shouldn't overshadow the season we've had. You just need to think of the journey we've been on in the Champions League," said Inter president Giuseppe Marotta, whose team also knocked out Feyenoord and Bayern Munich. Inter suffered its second defeat in the final in three years after losing the 2023 showpiece to Manchester City in Lisbon. Inter was eyeing a possible treble after getting past Bayern in the quarterfinals. But it was beaten by city rival AC Milan in the semifinals of the Italian Cup, then lost the Serie A title by a point to Napoli last week. "The image that remains cancels a bit the great season that we have had," Inter midfielder Nicolò Barella said after the latest disappointment. "Because unfortunately, in life, as in soccer, what happens last is what we are left with." That impression was one of a team that simply failed to match PSG's early intensity. PSG players looked sharper and hungrier, while Inter players gave the ball away with passes that failed to reach their intended recipient. Inter 'keeper Yann Sommer kicked the ball out of play twice early. It was no surprise when Achraf Hakimi broke the deadlock against his former side. Hakimi didn't celebrate but the PSG fans did. Their party was just beginning. Désiré Doué scored twice, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ended the game as a contest, and Senny Mayulu completed the rout three minutes after going on as a substitute. "They were stronger than us in everything, tactically, in their determination, they wanted it more, so we have to congratulate the opponents," Barella said. "At times, blows like this happen, you need to get back up, roll up your sleeves and try to take Inter back up to where it deserves to be." Marcus Thuram had Inter's best chances, going close with a header in the first half, then forcing a good save from the otherwise untroubled Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 75th. There was no spirited comeback, no spectacular "remontada" as against Barcelona. "We didn't play a great final," Inter coach Simone Inzaghi said. "That said, I've thanked the players for this season, and I'm proud to be their coach. It's disappointing, but it doesn't erase what we've done." Inzaghi said it was too soon to speak about his future as coach. His team next plays at FIFA's Club World Cup in the United States. Barella referred to getting to two Champions League finals in three years and exceeding expectations in recent seasons. "We had a lot of games like against Bayern, like against Barcelona, where we said the heart mattered much more than the tactics," he added. "Today, unfortunately, we lacked an important quality." Inter announced before the game that its former club president, Ernesto Pellegrini, died aged 84.
CNA
2 days ago
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- CNA
Inter eager to continue with Inzaghi if he wants to, says club chief
Inter Milan are keen to continue with manager Simone Inzaghi if he wants to stay, club president Giuseppe Marotta said, adding that Saturday's 5-0 loss to Paris St Germain in the Champions League final would not be a factor in their decision-making. Luis Enrique's PSG claimed their first Champions League title with the biggest winning margin in a final, while a distraught Inzaghi suffered his second defeat at this stage, two years after losing narrowly to Manchester City in Istanbul. Inzaghi's contract with Inter expires in June next year, and Marotta confirmed that talks with the coach will begin in the coming days. Italian media speculate he could leave this month ahead of the June 14–July 13 Club World Cup in the U.S. "This defeat will not have an impact. Inzaghi has a contract for another year and we had already decided to meet with him this week," Marotta told reporters after the defeat in Munich. "Almost all the credit for this positive cycle is due to his professionalism and abilities. If he wants to continue, we are happy. "We are meeting with the coach because this club is not used to letting a manager go into the final year of his contract. There is no revolution underway. We will meet to hear what he has to say, I repeat, on our part, we are very proud and honoured to continue with him." Marotta congratulated the champions and agreed that Inter were vastly outclassed by the Parisians. "Let's quickly forget and look to the next one, with the new start of the Club World Cup," he added. "We will be representing Italy together with Juventus."
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Inter want Inzaghi to stay despite record final defeat
Inter Milan are happy with boss Simone Inzaghi and want him to stay despite their record Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain, says club president Giuseppe Marotta. The team came in for heavy criticism from their fans and the Italian media after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the showpiece final in Munich. Advertisement Inzaghi, who was appointed in 2021, has been heavily linked to Saudi club Al-Hilal, but Inter president Marotta says he is happy for him to stay. "This defeat will not have an impact," added Marotta on Inzaghi, who has one year to run on his contract. "Almost all the credit for this positive cycle is due to his professionalism and abilities. If he wants to continue, we are happy." Inzaghi has delivered one Serie A title and won the Coppa Italia twice during his four years in charge. Inter had beaten Bayern Munich and Barcelona on their way to the final but Saturday was their second Champions League final defeat in three seasons, with Inzaghi's side losing 1-0 against Manchester City in Istanbul in 2023. Advertisement Defeat by PSG means Inter end this season without a major trophy, after finishing one point behind champions Napoli in Serie A and losing to AC Milan in their Coppa Italia semi-final. On the eve of the Champions League final, former Lazio boss Inzaghi told reporters he did not want to discuss his future, adding he would have a "relaxed" meeting with club owners afterwards. After the final, the Inter boss was again asked about his future. "We'll see in the next few days with the club," he said. "After a final like this - the second one lost in three years - there's too much disappointment to try to think. There will be time to talk about it calmly with my club, which was with us again tonight and is always present." Advertisement Marotta said Inter would be "honoured" to continue with Inzaghi. "We are meeting with the coach because this club is not used to letting a manager go into the final year of his contract," added Marotta. "There is no revolution under way. We will meet to hear what he has to say - I repeat, on our part, we are very proud and honoured to continue with him." Inter will take part in the newly expanded Fifa Club World Cup, which takes place in the United States between 14 June and 13 July. Their first game is against Mexico's Monterrey on 18 June in Pasadena (02:00 BST). Advertisement 'Nightmare' - tears & disappointment after crushing defeat There were reports that up to 40,000 Inter fans travelled to Munich for the final. Many of the 18,000 who had a ticket left the Allianz Arena well before full-time as PSG dominated from start to finish, scoring in the 12th, 20th, 63rd, 73rd and 86th minutes. In addition, about 51,000 supporters gathered at San Siro, Inter's home, to watch the final on a big screen. For many, the tears and disappointment were plain to see, as a night meant for celebration turned into one of soul-searching. "Why lose like tonight? To say that hurts, very bad," Inter fan Frederico told Reuters outside the Allianz Arena. The average age of Inter Milan's starting XI against PSG was 30 years and 242 days - the third-oldest starting XI for a Champions League final [Getty Images] At the San Siro, Inter fan Davide Radice was asked why it went spectacularly wrong. Advertisement "That's something you have to ask Inzaghi and the team. Everything did not work," he said. Meanwhile, the embarrassing margin of defeat was labelled a "nightmare" by Italy's respected daily sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. "For Inter, it was the worst match of the year - and of history? - in the most important match of the entire season, after losing the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa," it added. "In March, after [beating] Feyenoord, Inzaghi raised three fingers to indicate the "treble". All he has left is his fist." Rome sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport added: "Two years ago, Inter emerged from the defeat against [Manchester] City with their legs and spirit shattered but their minds stronger. Advertisement "Last night, on a warm early summer night in Bavaria, Inter left the wonderful Allianz Arena in Munich in pieces. From every point of view."
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Inter want Inzaghi to stay despite record final defeat
Inter Milan are happy with boss Simone Inzaghi and want him to stay despite their record Champions League final defeat by Paris St-Germain, says club president Giuseppe Marotta. The team came in for heavy criticism from their fans and the Italian media after a humiliating 5-0 loss in the showpiece final in Munich. Advertisement Inzaghi, who was appointed in 2021, has been heavily linked to Saudi club Al-Hilal, but Inter president Marotta says he is happy for him to stay. "This defeat will not have an impact," added Marotta on Inzaghi, who has one year to run on his contract. "Almost all the credit for this positive cycle is due to his professionalism and abilities. If he wants to continue, we are happy." Inzaghi has delivered one Serie A title and won the Coppa Italia twice during his four years in charge. Inter had beaten Bayern Munich and Barcelona on their way to the final but Saturday was their second Champions League final defeat in three seasons, with Inzaghi's side losing 1-0 against Manchester City in Istanbul in 2023. Advertisement Defeat by PSG means Inter end this season without a major trophy, after finishing one point behind champions Napoli in Serie A and losing to AC Milan in their Coppa Italia semi-final. On the eve of the Champions League final, former Lazio boss Inzaghi told reporters he did not want to discuss his future, adding he would have a "relaxed" meeting with club owners afterwards. After the final, the Inter boss was again asked about his future. "We'll see in the next few days with the club," he said. "After a final like this - the second one lost in three years - there's too much disappointment to try to think. There will be time to talk about it calmly with my club, which was with us again tonight and is always present." Advertisement Marotta said Inter would be "honoured" to continue with Inzaghi. "We are meeting with the coach because this club is not used to letting a manager go into the final year of his contract," added Marotta. "There is no revolution under way. We will meet to hear what he has to say - I repeat, on our part, we are very proud and honoured to continue with him." Inter will take part in the newly expanded Fifa Club World Cup, which takes place in the United States between 14 June and 13 July. Their first game is against Mexico's Monterrey on 18 June in Pasadena (02:00 BST). Advertisement 'Nightmare' - tears & disappointment after crushing defeat There were reports that up to 40,000 Inter fans travelled to Munich for the final. Many of the 18,000 who had a ticket left the Allianz Arena well before full-time as PSG dominated from start to finish, scoring in the 12th, 20th, 63rd, 73rd and 86th minutes. In addition, about 51,000 supporters gathered at San Siro, Inter's home, to watch the final on a big screen. For many, the tears and disappointment were plain to see, as a night meant for celebration turned into one of soul-searching. "Why lose like tonight? To say that hurts, very bad," Inter fan Frederico told Reuters outside the Allianz Arena. The average age of Inter Milan's starting XI against PSG was 30 years and 242 days - the third-oldest starting XI for a Champions League final [Getty Images] At the San Siro, Inter fan Davide Radice was asked why it went spectacularly wrong. Advertisement "That's something you have to ask Inzaghi and the team. Everything did not work," he said. Meanwhile, the embarrassing margin of defeat was labelled a "nightmare" by Italy's respected daily sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport. "For Inter, it was the worst match of the year - and of history? - in the most important match of the entire season, after losing the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa," it added. "In March, after [beating] Feyenoord, Inzaghi raised three fingers to indicate the "treble". All he has left is his fist." Rome sports newspaper Corriere dello Sport added: "Two years ago, Inter emerged from the defeat against [Manchester] City with their legs and spirit shattered but their minds stronger. Advertisement "Last night, on a warm early summer night in Bavaria, Inter left the wonderful Allianz Arena in Munich in pieces. From every point of view."
